• FMWF Chamber of Commerce names Jane Vangsness Frisch as Vice President of Workforce

  • Fargo, ND — April 2, 2024 — Jane Vangsness Frisch, Ph.D., has been named the Vice President of Workforce at the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Vangsness Frisch brings a wealth of expertise in higher education administration, community advocacy, and strategic planning to her new role. 

    Dr. Vangsness Frisch is recognized for her exceptional leadership and dedication to rural communities. With a career spanning over a decade in higher education and public service, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives and research projects aimed at enhancing college students' success, fostering workforce and economic development, and advancing diversity and equity programs. 

    “The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome Dr. Jane Vangsness Frisch to its team and looks forward to her invaluable contributions in advancing workforce development initiatives and strengthening our communities,” said Shannon Full, FMWF Chamber President and CEO.  

    Prior to joining the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Vangsness Frisch served as an independent consultant, providing invaluable consultation, evaluation, and strategic planning support to non-profit organizations and higher education institutions since 2022. Her previous roles include Vice President for Student Affairs and Strategy at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), where she also served as Assistant Vice President of Student Success and Director of Student Success and Career Services. 

    Dr. Vangsness Frisch's commitment to community service extends beyond her professional endeavors. She serves as a Peer Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission and sits on the board of directors for Ortonville Area Health Services and the Sioux Falls Region Sanford Health Network Board. She has also been actively involved with organizations such as the West Central (Minnesota) Initiative, the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead, and the North Dakota Women in Higher Education Network. 

    A proud alumna of North Dakota State University, Dr. Vangsness Frisch earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, a master's degree in mass communication, and a doctorate in Education with an emphasis in institutional analysis. She was selected as an Aspen Presidential Fellow in 2019-2020, further underscoring her dedication to excellence in leadership. 

     

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