Owatonna Area
We believe that prioritizing programming in rural communities will develop future leaders who are equipped to build vibrant local communities.
During the 2023-24 school year, 7,018 students from the Owatonna area were thriving with our impactful programming that taught them financial stability, connected them to real life skills and careers, ignited their interest in youth entrepreneurship and cultivated them to become engaged community leaders. We are focused on building diverse partnerships to meet the needs of our students. Last school year, we engaged with 21 schools and over 200 volunteers to provide K-12 experiential learning opportunities.
We are committed to expanding access to opportunities for our students across the communities of Owatonna, Waseca, Medford, NRHEG (New Richland, Ellendale, Heartland, Ellendale, and Geneva).
Funding for Junior Achievement North – Owatonna area comes from corporate partners, grants, individual gifts, and fundraising. We host a variety of engaging events to support programming in our area.
You can join us by volunteering, donating and partnering with us!
Interested in making a difference in your community by volunteering with JA? Sign up to Inspire local students! (choose Owatonna area for location)
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars and join us JA bigBowl in 2025!
JA bigBowl presented by AmesburyTruth and Federated Insurance
Come bowl on Feb. 21, 2025, have fun with co-workers, friends, or family and make a big impact for JA North students in the Owatonna area!
Contact Info
Vanessa JensenDistrict Manager
vanessa.jensen@janorth.org
PO Box 844
Owatonna, MN 55060
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Brittany Wencl, Chair
CLA (ClifftonLarsonAllen LLP)
Cheryl Deason, Vice Chair
Federated Insurance Company
Jeff Hall, Past Chair
Edwards Jones
Jacob Delesha, Treasurer
Federated Insurance Company
Shiann Crow, Secretary
US Bank
Kristy Thiel
Viracon
Christy Tryhus
Riverland Community College
Shantel Nelson
AmesburyTruth
Amy Vincelli
Vincelli Designs and Décor
Julie Sullivan
Owatonna Public Schools
Matt Olson
PowerBlock/Heavy Metal Barbell
Steve Glynn
Mohs Construction
Chris Laughlin
Interstate Packaging
Scott Pierce
Retired Owatonna Public Schools Educator
Caleb Whalen
Keen Bank
Jenna Ferris
Minnwest Bank, Waseca
Katy Busho
Bremer Bank