Thursday, November 14th, 2024  |  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST

Learn practical strategies for launching or enhancing your business's philanthropic efforts at this insightful event. You'll discover how for-profit organizations can effectively engage with nonprofit communities to create meaningful impact while driving business success. Whether you're planning for 2025 or looking to boost existing initiatives, this event will provide valuable tips to get started.

Nathan Austin from Mytech Partners will moderate the discussion, featuring expert panelists Darrell Thompson (Bolder Options), Alexie Castrellon (Oasis for Youth), and Coralyn Musser (MEI-Total Elevator Solutions).

Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, beverages, fun swag, and networking opportunities.

Plus, for each attendee, Mytech and Brillect will donate $10 to the panelists' nonprofit organizations. It’s a great way to kick-start your 2025 goals and make a positive difference!

Location:
Brillect (Northland Executive Office Center)
3600 American Blvd West
Bloomington, MN 55431

Darrell Thompson

President | Bolder Options

Darrell Thompson has served with Bolder Options for 29 years, becoming a key figure in Minnesota’s youth development circles. Bolder Options, originally founded by the Minneapolis Jaycees, is a youth mentoring program that pairs at-risk youth aged 10-14 with adult mentors to promote active lifestyles and healthier choices. Under Darrell’s leadership, Bolder Options has grown significantly, serving over 4,500 youth annually in the Twin Cities and Rochester, MN, with a success rate 36% higher than the national mentoring average. Darrell, now President of Bolder Options, also serves on various boards, including the NFL Retired Players Association and Twin Cities Public Television. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and riding his Peloton. Darrell is also a Gopher Game Day announcer on KFAN.

Coralyn Musser

Director of Outreach & Engagement | MEI-Total Elevator Solutions

As the Director of Outreach & Engagement at MEI-Total Elevator Solutions, Coralyn Musser leads corporate philanthropy, volunteer programs, and community connections, driving year-over-year growth in volunteering, charitable donations, and employee engagement. She is also the founder of INSIGHT|ENGAGE, offering keynotes and workshops on employee engagement and leadership. Coralyn holds an MBA, hosts a women’s leadership podcast, and is a former TEDx speaker. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor adventures with her family, DIY projects, and attending live music and comedy shows.

Alexie Castrellon, she/they

Employment Program Manager | Oasis for Youth

Alexie has been the Employment Program Manager with Oasis for Youth since April of 2022. Oasis' partnership with Mall of America launched in 2016 and focuses on supporting team members aged 16 - 24 with basic needs such as food and hygiene items as well as job coaching and soft skill building directly on site at Mall of America. Alexie has over a decade of knowledge with Mall of America across multiple levels and departments working directly with frontline team members. Alexie is extremely passionate about guiding youth along their individual journeys for them to become their best selves. She believes in leading conversations with empathy, honesty, and an open mind.

Nathan Austin

Co-Founder & COO | Mytech Partners

Nathan Austin brings over 20 years of IT business management experience to his current position as Chief Operations Officer. After co-founding Mytech Partners in 2000, he has focused on helping clients achieve 4x more value and productivity from their IT investments through implementing a proven IT strategy that is aligned with client goals. Mytech serves the small and medium business community as a Managed Services, Security and Consulting Provider and strives to “Make IT Easy” for the respective clients they serve. Additionally, he is the author of the upcoming book: “Capitalism & Community: a partnership for a better tomorrow”