Dawn Espe

Baxter, MN

United States

Profile Information:

How did you learn about Art of Hosting (please add the date and place) and what attracted you to it?: When I started with R5DC, lots of folks had done the training. I attended a training in Rochester, MN in 2017 or so.
Tell us about your experience with Art of Hosting as part of your life and work. What would you say your competence in it is? (new, starting practitioner, experienced practitioner, steward): I would say more starting practitioner with regards to specific art of hosting techniques but have been using the basic concepts for a while now.
What is the primary field/topic/focus in your hosting work?: community development- specifically around diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Where do you live/work?: Central Minnesota
Would you like to share a web address?: http://www.regionfive.org
Are there interests/passions that you'd like to share?: social justice, community connection, gardening, cooking, reading, camping.

Nancy Bragard

Hello, Dawn, and welcome to the Art of Hosting community! Glad to see you here. Post a photo when you can so we can really "see" you here. Then join in with all the conversations. You'll find plenty of resources here, too, to help you deepen your practice. And the more you add to your profile, the more the community can learn from you and share with you. We hope you will find value in exchanging in this virtual community!

Jan 8, 2022