Contributors

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Sara Frasca

With the curiosity of Galileo and the tenacity of a street fighter, Sara Frasca is an innovation and business growth expert. Honing her skills at senior leadership roles in both Corporate America and the world of startups, Sara now serves as Chief Executive Officer for Point Northeast, a global business coaching firm. She helps leading organizations cultivate human imagination, build a culture of accountability, and solve complex problems to drive business growth. Sara is the go-to resource for leaders seeking competitive advantage and sustainable success by harnessing alignment, marketing and data.

Prior to Point Northeast, Sara spent 13 years at General Mills in multiple leadership roles. She was also an account director at the interactive agency ePrize, leading the forefront of digital transformation for Fortune 500 brands. Sara is the founder and proud owner of Trasca & Co. Eatery, and was named the 2017 Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Jacksonville, FL.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarafrasca/
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Kristin Roepke

Kristin’s expertise crosses multiple industries.  She has over 30 years of experience partnering with C-Suite leaders to develop growth strategies for the future, operating model and organization design structures to accomplish the strategy, and change management and communications to execute toward the new state.

She has expertise and practical experience transforming company culture and establishing talent strategies to accomplish business goals.  She utilizes her background in operating models/organization design to drive effective M/A outcomes.

Kristin holds a MA in Organization Development and Change Management and is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation.  Kristin spent three years teaching a “Leading with Impact” course at the University of MN Executive Masters in Health Care Administration program.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-roepke-6ab0903/
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Mike Zappone

Meet Michael, the epitome of entrepreneurial success.  The mastermind behind multiple successful ventures brings over three decades of experience to the table. His impressive track record of success includes masterfully building and growing multiple ventures.  From transportation to restaurants, automotive dealerships to shopping centers, Michael’s diverse portfolio showcases his versatility and business acumen. With a reputation as a true business extraordinaire, Michael has a unique ability to transform ideas into profitable ventures.

With his extensive entrepreneurial expertise and visionary leadership, Michael is an esteemed member of a premier advisory team. His exceptional track record of transforming businesses into thriving ventures makes him a valuable asset to the team. As a Senior Advisor, Michael’s dedication to assisting others shines through, playing a pivotal role in guiding businesses towards new heights.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-zappone-81b9598/