Ivan J Chavez – Interventional and Structural Cardiologist – Minneapolis Heart Institute: Abbott Northwestern
I was born in Carting, Minas Gerais Brazil in 1963 and emigrated with my Brazilian Mother and Peruvian Father in 1964. I lived in Chicago until I was 12 when I moved to Michigan. I…
Mara La Nasa – Store Manager: Crystal Zones
I manage Crystal Zones in Eden Prairie Center. I have always liked rocks. I was the kid whose eyes were glued to the ground looking for agates. I take great pleasure in helping someone find…
Rose Quintero, Co-Director of The MN Statewide Family Engagement Center, Pacer Center
My name is Rose and I have lived in Eden Prairie for the last 10 years with my husband, Ronald, and two children. We moved here from New York, where I grew up, in 2012…
Adam Weinblatt – Comparion Insurance Agency, Lead Sales Representative
My wife and I have been residents of Eden Prairie since 2005. We have an 8th grade son at CMS and a 5th grade daughter at Eagle Heights. In my spare time I am working…
Dr. Blake DeJong – Business Owner : Elite Spine
I grew up in Eden Prairie where I played lacrosse and hockey growing up. Because of these sports, I ended up going to a chiropractor when I was in 6th grade and have been going…
Charlotte Grantier – Business Owner, Music Teacher
I am a music teacher in Eden Prairie, teaching piano and theory here for almost 24 years. We moved here from Monroe, New York near NYC. I was widowed in 1998 and again in 2013….
Alexandra Youngblood – Business Owner & Chef at CHEFRESH
I am a chef hailing from the great state of Minnesota, and let me tell you, I take my casseroles and hotdishes very seriously. But, my true passion lies in helping others make healthy lifestyle…
Arlene Cohen – Volunteer at the Eden Prairie Senior Center
I was born in the Bronx, NY and was a professional secretary. I moved to Minnesota to be with my family, after they relocated here for work. I am currently on the Senior Advisory Council…
Kristin Derus – Business Owner: Eden Biofeedback
I moved to Eden Prairie in 2009. I was a newly divorced single mom and I wanted to find a community with great schools for my kids that would still allow me to commute downtown…
Dr. April Jones ND, MS – Business Owner: April Jones Naturopathic Medicine and Wellness Consulting LLC
I am a registered naturopathic doctor and I opened a fully virtual medical practice in November of 2022, where I provide naturopathic medical care and holistic nutrition to women in Minnesota. Using a natural approach,…