Christine Beech, D. M.

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I endeavor to equip and support others in whatever way I can. I do that through teaching,…

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  • Salt & Light Partners

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  • Salt & Light Partners Graphic

    Board Chair

    Salt & Light Partners

    - Present 3 years 8 months

    Social Services

    Salt & Light Partners, provides workplace chaplains to build deep relationships and provide care that supports emotional and spiritual wellbeing in the workplace.

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    Board Member, Vice Chair

    Jeremiah Program

    - Present 6 years

    Poverty Alleviation

    Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for transforming families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. Jeremiah prepares determined single mothers to excel in the workforce, readies their children to succeed in school, and reduces generational dependence on public assistance.
    Jeremiah’s proven, holistic approach begins with establishing a supportive community for determined single mothers to pursue a career-track, college education. Through a…

    Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for transforming families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. Jeremiah prepares determined single mothers to excel in the workforce, readies their children to succeed in school, and reduces generational dependence on public assistance.
    Jeremiah’s proven, holistic approach begins with establishing a supportive community for determined single mothers to pursue a career-track, college education. Through a combination of quality early childhood education, a safe and affordable place to live, and empowerment and life skills training, families find stability and a path out of poverty.

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    Advisory Board Member

    Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Launch Minnesota

    - 4 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Designed to nurture technology startups and entrepreneurs across the state, Launch Minnesota works with private industry to create financial incentives and programming to demonstrate that Minnesota is committed to fostering an innovation ecosystem that draws global attention. The program concept grew out of a collaboration between DEED and the Minnesota Legislature – with legislators on both sides of the aisle making meaningful contributions. It is a joint initiative with private businesses and…

    Designed to nurture technology startups and entrepreneurs across the state, Launch Minnesota works with private industry to create financial incentives and programming to demonstrate that Minnesota is committed to fostering an innovation ecosystem that draws global attention. The program concept grew out of a collaboration between DEED and the Minnesota Legislature – with legislators on both sides of the aisle making meaningful contributions. It is a joint initiative with private businesses and nonprofit organizations statewide.

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    Board Member

    Collider

    - 4 years

    Economic Empowerment

    OUR MISSION
    We help identify and overcome barriers to success by empowering an impactful, inclusive, entrepreneur-first ecosystem.

    OUR VISION
    We believe our community’s ideas and innovators will change the world.

    WHO DO WE SERVE?
    The Collider Foundation believes that everyone with a great idea and passion has the capability to change the world. Collider works with individuals with early stage ideas to companies ready to scale by providing access to events, education…

    OUR MISSION
    We help identify and overcome barriers to success by empowering an impactful, inclusive, entrepreneur-first ecosystem.

    OUR VISION
    We believe our community’s ideas and innovators will change the world.

    WHO DO WE SERVE?
    The Collider Foundation believes that everyone with a great idea and passion has the capability to change the world. Collider works with individuals with early stage ideas to companies ready to scale by providing access to events, education, space, and storytelling to empower and support our entrepreneurs.

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    Member Board Of Directors

    Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce

    - 3 years

    Economic Empowerment

    The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce promotes business success which supports a thriving community.
    OUR VISION
    Rochester-area businesses are empowered to succeed in a diverse and collaborative climate.
    OUR VALUES
    Collaboration | Diversity | Innovation | Integrity | Proactivity

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    Board Member

    Habitat for Humanity Winona-Fillmore Counties

    - 3 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Our mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

    Our Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

    Habitat for Humanity Winona-Fillmore Counties is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by…

    Our mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

    Our Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

    Habitat for Humanity Winona-Fillmore Counties is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

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    Member (Former Board Member)

    Rotary International

    - Present 15 years

    "Rochester Rotary - A Local Service Club with a Global Impact - Offering Leadership and Support to our Community and Beyond"
    Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
    ROTARY is more than 1.2 million service-minded leaders belonging to over 31,257 Rotary Clubs in 164 countries. Membership is by invitation. THE ROTARY…

    "Rochester Rotary - A Local Service Club with a Global Impact - Offering Leadership and Support to our Community and Beyond"
    Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
    ROTARY is more than 1.2 million service-minded leaders belonging to over 31,257 Rotary Clubs in 164 countries. Membership is by invitation. THE ROTARY FOUNDATION contributes approximately US $25 million annually to its various educational and humanitarian programs to promote international understanding.

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    Editorial Advisory Board

    Post-Bulletin Co., LLC

    - 1 year

    Provided guidance and direction for the P-B-s editorial board on issues facing the community and the state of Minnesota. Made recommendations for editorials, commentaries, syndicated columnists, and Both Sides topics, and improvements on the content and appeal of the editorial and commentary pages. Wrote several opinion pieces on local issues that were published on the editorial page.

  • Volunteer and former Board Member

    Community Food Response

    - 5 years

    Social Services

    Community Food Response is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that excess food be distributed to community members in need. Board members coordinate food donations from area businesses, organize logistical support to secure food and ensure distribution to the community.

  • Board Member

    DFO Community Corrections Advisory Board

    - 4 years

    Chair a county government advisory board comprised of local government and citizen representatives. Provide citizen perspective to county officials engaged in Dodge, Filmore, and Olmsted County corrections initiative

Publications

  • An Historical Look at Teaching Civic Virtue and Moral Formation: The Role of Character Education in American Business Schools

    Axis Journal Special Issue

    The current tensions around teaching moral formation through character education can be traced back to a long-standing struggle between the political, religious, and secular groups who have each waxed and waned in public favor and credibility. Yet, despite the challenge of association, there is a clear need for democratic societies to cultivate citizens who are civically minded and educated to seek solutions that empower human flourishing and the common good. Further, our business leaders, as…

    The current tensions around teaching moral formation through character education can be traced back to a long-standing struggle between the political, religious, and secular groups who have each waxed and waned in public favor and credibility. Yet, despite the challenge of association, there is a clear need for democratic societies to cultivate citizens who are civically minded and educated to seek solutions that empower human flourishing and the common good. Further, our business leaders, as foundational to the success of our economy, must be educated to view their business actions through a lens of ethics and to build companies that contribute to the social good.

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  • Social Entrepreneurship in Faith-Based Nonprofits: The Integration of Faith and Business for Sustainable Social Impact

    Presented at the MidWest Academy of Management, nominated for Best Paper

    Abstract
    Social entrepreneurship in faith-based nonprofits is examined to identify the underlying factors that lead to successful integration of the hybrid business model for sustainable social impact. Using a realist synthesis approach, a systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify the contexts and mechanisms that correlated to a positive integration and the outcome of a sustainable organizational structure. In the context of diverse hybrid organizational models the…

    Abstract
    Social entrepreneurship in faith-based nonprofits is examined to identify the underlying factors that lead to successful integration of the hybrid business model for sustainable social impact. Using a realist synthesis approach, a systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify the contexts and mechanisms that correlated to a positive integration and the outcome of a sustainable organizational structure. In the context of diverse hybrid organizational models the overarching key mechanism is the level of embeddedness. Specifically, the embeddedness and integration of for-profit and nonprofit logic and decision models as well as the merging of three distinct cultures - charity, entrepreneurship, and faith - were identified as key underlying mechanisms. The associated outcomes and data are presented and discussed in the findings section. This review concludes by outlining the applicability of the findings to faith-based nonprofit managers, organizations, and entrepreneurs.

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Languages

  • Russian

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