02/19/2026
We love being part of a community that lifts each other up. π€
If you are a young professional looking for connection and growth, YPN is the best place to plug in!
π YPN Spotlight: Brook Stevensen π
This month, weβre excited to spotlight Brook Stevensen from Choice Therapy, where sheβs been for nearly three years working in marketing and recruitment across Northern Minnesota.
One of Brookβs favorite parts of her role is connecting with college students at campuses throughout the year and learning from the next generation about what theyβre looking for in the workplace. βI thrive on the atmosphere and energy of that stage of life,β she says.
What many may not realize is just how far her work travels. Brook supports multiple Choice Therapy locations across Northern Minnesota, helping build presence, answer questions, and support marketing efforts along the way.
Brook moved to Bemidji three years ago from New Ulm, knowing no one but jumped right into YPN after being encouraged by coworkers and friends. Having been involved with YPN in her previous community, she knew how valuable those connections could be. Today, itβs the people and relationships that keep her coming back, along with the speakers and insights into whatβs happening around Bemidji.
πΆ Go-to drive song: Your Wayβs Better by Forrest Frank
π² Survival pick for a week in the woods: Hannah Johnson β βSheβs a go-getter and very resourceful.β
π‘ Advice for new YPN members:
βEspecially for introverts, stick around. It might be scary at first, but eventually faces become familiar and it gets easier every time.β
Weβre so glad you found your place in Bemidji and YPN, Brook. Thanks for being such a great part of this community! π
