Welcome to our Civic Mentorship Network “Learn About It” meetings!

County Commissioners: Sheila Kiscaden and Tarryl Clark

Women belong in leadership positions, including you. We at 100 Rural Women want to join you in your journey as you pursue public service positions. Specifically, providing you with the necessary resources for support. And the most valuable resources are the very women who are making a difference in their communities. Thus, at these meetings, women from various public service backgrounds will discuss their paths to leadership and the barriers they’ve overcome. Our goal is to facilitate a mentorship environment that provides you with encouragement and support in your own leadership journey.

Tarryl Clark

Tarryl Clark is an experienced public official, formally working with Minnesota State Senators from District 15. At current, she serves as a county commissioner for the First District of Minnesota. Clark is active on a variety of boards and committees as a part of her position. Considering her prior involvement in family and children’s programs, it’s no surprise that she continues to work in those areas. Namely, the Coalition Advancing Healthy Families Joint Powers Board. Besides that, Clark also works on boards and committees focused on issues like human services and invasive aquatic species.

Sheila Kiscaden

Also a former Minnesota State Senator (District 30), Sheila Kiscaden has many years of experience in public service. Presently, she is on the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners. In view of her prior experience as a Senator, her policy interest and expertise have led to her serving on a variety of state commissions and task forces. For example, chairing a Health Equity Task Force in 2015 and the Governor’s Task Force on Affordable Housing in 2017.

Learn More About Sheila and Tarryl!

You’re invited to hear more from Sheila and Tarryl themselves at this Civic Mentorship Network “Learn About It” meeting!

ABOUT THE CIVIC MENTORSHIP NETWORK

The Civic Mentorship Network is comprised of rural civic leaders who serve as mentors for new women who are pursuing public service and leadership positions. This network provides a coordinated method for aspiring leaders to make person-to-person connections that give access to resources that are valuable to enduring success. At 100 Rural Women, we find that success in recruiting more rural women to serve in public service leadership roles is essential to keeping our democracy strong.

ABOUT 100 RURAL WOMEN

100 Rural Women sees a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families and communities, the nation and the world.  We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our organization is non-profit and non-partisan.