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Amy Ronneberg: Tell Her “No” and Then Look Out! How a Small Town Kid Rewrote the Rules to Reach the C-Suite

November 27, 2024

Episode 3

Versique

'People make it possible' Podcast

Hosted by: Kathy Robideau & Chris Dardis

Special Guest: Amy Ronneberg

In this episode of People Make It Possible, Kathy Robideau and Chris Dardis sit down with Amy Ronneberg, the dynamic CEO of NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program), formerly Be The Match. From her small-town roots in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to leading one of the most impactful healthcare organizations, Amy shares her incredible journey of resilience, leadership, and purpose.

Discover how Amy's background as a first-generation college graduate shaped her career, from excelling in track and field to becoming an accomplished leader in the corporate and non-profit sectors. She opens up about her transition from public accounting at Ernst & Young to transformative roles at Capella University and ultimately stepping into the CEO role at NMDP.

Highlights include:

- Amy's reflections on overcoming self-doubt and embracing vulnerability in leadership.
- The life-saving mission of NMDP and the critical role of bone marrow donations.
- How Amy led her organization through the pandemic while navigating personal challenges, including a cancer diagnosis.
- The importance of authenticity, servant leadership, and empowering teams to achieve their best.

Join us as Amy Ronneberg inspires with her unwavering commitment to making a difference, one patient at a time. Don't miss her thoughts on leadership, her journey to Harvard, and her bucket-list adventures with her family.

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About the Podcast
About the Hosts

About the Podcast

People Make It Possible podcast is a personal look into the inspiring stories of successful business leaders and the experiences that helped shape who they are today. Unlike other podcasts in the space, Kathy Robideau and Chris Dardis look into the background of these successful executives to challenge the assumptions behind climbing the ‘traditional’ corporate ladder.

About the Hosts

Kathy Robideau | Chief Growth Officer

Chris Dardis | President, Interim Solutions

Kathy Robideau and Chris Dardis bring a wealth of expertise, passion, and community focus to the People Make It Possible podcast. Together, they offer insightful conversations at the intersection of leadership, business growth, and the evolving landscape of human capital.

Kathy Robideau, Chief Growth Officer at Versique Search & Consulting, has spent her career driving business success through innovative leadership. Before joining Versique in June 2024, Kathy served as Market President and Publisher of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, where she led sales efforts and launched impactful local and national initiatives. With deep ties to the Twin Cities, Kathy actively engages in the business community, serving on multiple boards, including the St. Paul and Minneapolis Regional Chambers of Commerce, Junior Achievement, YMCA Eagan, and the Thielen Foundation. An Ohio native, Kathy holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Capella University.

Chris Dardis brings over 19 years of experience in corporate HR leadership and executive search, offering a deep understanding of how to connect companies with the right talent to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment. Known for his extensive network in the Twin Cities, Chris has a unique ability to identify strategic solutions that align with evolving workforce needs. As baby boomers retire and new professionals shape the future of work, Chris excels in helping organizations navigate change, enhance productivity, and cultivate thriving cultures.

Together, Kathy and Chris leverage their complementary expertise to host engaging discussions with thought leaders and industry experts, providing listeners with actionable insights into what it takes to drive growth, foster meaningful connections, and create cultures where people truly make it possible.

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