BOI Golf Event 2023

About Hana

Hana Mohammad was born in Mankato, MN on June 4th, 1992.

Hana was a first generation Pakistani American and third generation German American. She graduated from Fridley High School in Fridley, MN. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development and Business Marketing & Education with a minor in Leadership from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Hana later graduated from Capella University with a master’s degree in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.

Hana was most recently employed by the Minneapolis Public Schools as a Social Justice School Counselor. As a counselor, she worked with Jenny Lind students in classrooms, small groups, and individual counseling. In addition, she served as the Adult Advisor for 4th and 5th grades Student Council. Hana was a dedicated systemic change agent who embraced her role as advocate, leader, and collaborator by providing equitable educational access and success.

Hana also coached basketball for 3+ years and soccer for 6+ years. She enjoyed spending time immersing herself in other cultures and advocating for what is right. Her passion was exploring identities and the intersectionality that creates each unique person.

Unfortunately, for her family and students, Hana passed away on September 8th, 2021. It is in her memory that Beacons of Influence and Avimoe are hosting a fundraising campaign to offer scholarship opportunities to students attending college.

About Our Title Sponsor

We help you take care of the people who take care of your business.

We offer a suite of solutions focused on optimizing, engaging, and retaining your company’s most important asset - people.

About Our Emcee

William Lawrence Director of Human Resources South Country Health Alliance

Bill Lawrence has worked in the human resources for several decades. He is currently employed in Owatonna as the Director of Human Resources at South Country Health Alliance. 

Bill has a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and a MBA from the University of St. Thomas.  

Bill is highly involved in his community and has served and currently serves on several board. He is a Trustee, Board Member and Chari of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Owatonna MN.

Bill and his wife Marie have recently become grandparents again for a set of twins. Congratulations to Bill, Marie, their daughter and son-in-law on the new additions to the family.

About Our Guest Speaker

Cheryl Bissonette, MA, LMFT at Full Circle Counseling

As a marriage and family therapist, I take a holistic approach to treating my clients.  My style is accepting and non-judgmental as I strive to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all.  I evaluate and treat mental and emotional disorders, other health and behavioral problems, and address a wide array of relationship issues within the context of the family system.  My education and training help me to expand on the traditional emphasis in therapy and attend to the dynamics of individuals in relationships.  Whether clients come to therapy alone or with a partner, I help my clients explore how their relationships shape their sense of self.  I take an integrative perspective to treatment, and I am concerned with the overall, long-term well-being of individuals and their families.  

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota.  I have worked with Early Childhood Mental Health (0-5 years old), families, individual adults, and couples.  I am certified in Prepare- Enrich for pre-marriage/relational counseling and as a Circle of Security facilitator, which is an early intervention program for parents and caregivers.  I am also trained in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples therapy and provide neurofeedback therapy.