Our Team

Kalsey Beach

president

KALSEY BEACH

The power of events is incredible - - so is the impact of a wonderful team! I have loved being a part of thousands of events that impact our community for the greater good!

I am in my element when on-site at an event juggling all the logistics or coming up with a creative solution to an event curveball. I also love to weave the event goals and mission into the event experience in meaningful ways. Collaborating with our clients is such a joy!
 
Outside of Do Good Events, I love exploring the Twin Cities and new restaurants with my husband, spending time outside with our daughter, Kenley, on the lake or at the park and making memories with friends and family!
 
  • What is your DGE super power: This is tough! I am able to negotiate contracts to create a win-win for our clients and vendor partners…and navigate the waters of a small business with a lot of wonderful personalities under one roof!
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Tough choice - maybe a place like Macys so I could purchase something for every room of the house and my closet!
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: I have been lucky to do quite a few - skydive, surf, bungee jump, scuba dive the barrier reef, run the Boston Marathon, eat my way through Italy!
  • One thing still on it: Visit Iguazu Falls in South America!
ABOUT KALSEY

Hannah Hegman

Director of Experience

HANNAH HEGMAN

After many years in the non-profit event space, I have come to know that events are my jam. I have had the opportunity to work with amazing companies and nonprofits to raise funds, strengthen the awareness of their brand, and build community. I am thrilled to be on this power team at Do Good Events  who are leading the way in innovative events that impact our community. I love the way we value partnership at Do Good Events and the passion that our team brings to every project. When I am working on an event, I know the stakes are high and I am determined to bring my best to every aspect of the event in order to elevate it and bring the experience to the next level.

I thrive on the unique challenges that each event presents and doing whatever it takes to strategize, organize, and execute to overcome these challenges. I am energized by the excitement, business, and unique character of events. Living in my strengths is extremely important to me in my everyday life and I am blessed to have found a career that allows me to do this every day.

When I am not working on the next big event, you will find me spending time with my husband, Dana, and our kids, Titus and Chapel. My happy place is anytime spent on the lake, camping, or biking. When the winter keeps me indoors, I will spend hours putting together puzzles, watching movies, and enjoying copious amounts of apple cider and tea.

  • What is your DGE super power: My super power is taking my clients dreams, pinterest boards, and pie in the sky ideas and helping them realize that it CAN be a reality with just a little but of creative thinking.
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card?  Does it have to be an one place?!?! I could easily go wild at a Home Depot or do some major shoe shopping at Opitz - or just let me loose on AMAZON!
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: To run a destination 1/2 marathon before I turn 30 - Honolulu Hapalua 2018
  • One thing still on it: Hike Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon
  • Something you should know: I am chainsaw, jackhammer and forklift certified, so whatever your event throws at me, "I got this"!
ABOUT HANNAH

Lucie Jane Ashe

Senior Event Manager

LUCIE JANE ASHE

From day one, I've been a bit of an....opinionated person, in a good way! Growing up with two little brothers and a WILD imagination, I orchestrated parties and events, assigned roles to my little bros (and their friends!) and ordered them around to create my vision. I think they, and my whole family, are happy I've found my calling in the real world!
 
I have a degree in design and fashion, which allows me to approach events from a creative angle and give them a truly unique look and feel. I also have professional experience in accounting so I understand the in-depth budgeting side of events as well as the aesthetics. If you can't create an event within the budget, it won't happen! Both the creative and the analytical side are equally important: which is why my right brain/left brain mentality is perfect. I see each event as an opportunity to create a unique experience for the attendees, and I love creating immersive events where the attendees are transported to another world.
 
When I'm not planning events, I love indoor cycling, exploring the outdoors with my rescue dog, Piper, and working on my house and yard with my amazing husband, Cody.

 

  • What is your DGE super power: My empathy! I have a huge heart and wear it on my sleeve.
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Lowes or At Home. Allll the home improvement supplies, please
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: Buying our house! We purchased our little spot in December 2021 and have been working to make it ours ever since.
  • One thing still on it: Traveling with my husband. Our honeymoon, March 2023, was our first trip together that wasn't a family trip or small weekend cabin getaway.
  • Something you should know: I love writing and public speaking!
ABOUT LUCIE

Betsy Mulvehill

Event Manager

BETSY MULVEHILL

Event planning, organizing, multi-tasking – all things that come easy to me. They say to find something you are good at, enjoy…and then do it. That is something I’ve committed to achieving in every opportunity that has come my way. After many years working in the PR/marketing world, where events were a key focus, I decided to transition into event planning. Handling every detail from A to Z gave me an opportunity to exercise my creativity, sense of style, “can do” attitude and ability to manage many moving parts.

Outside of working, I love spending time with my husband Patrick and our two kids – Maryn and Gavin. I love to travel, try new restaurants, stay active with varied workouts and spend time with family and friends.

  • What is your DGE super power: Organizing and multi-tasking
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Nordstrom, Zara & West Elm 
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: A 19-day trip to France in the summer of 2023 with our kids to practice their French skills (they go to a French Immersion school) was absolutely amazing!
  • One thing still on it: Travel to South America & Thailand. And finally go on a yoga retreat someplace super cool.
  • Something you should know: I’m a morning person. That terrifies many people, but I can wake right up and go!
ABOUT BETSY

Liz Carroll

Events and Marketing Assistant

Liz Carroll

After spending most of my career as a fitness industry professional, I have found the event world to have many of the qualities I have become an expert in over the years. We set, meet, and exceed goals. We deal with unexpected changes along the way and adjust on the spot. We learn from doing and can handle pretty much anything thrown at us. We focus on building and maintaining relationships which lead to trust, commitment, and overall success.

I am absolutely in my element when I am managing multiple tasks, checking items off a to-do list, and looking for what's next. Being a part of a team offers benefits in all areas of event planning and life in general and I am incredibly grateful to be a member of the Do Good Events team.

At home, my team is my husband, Adam and our two kiddos, Trey and Nora. We love being active and on-the-go at our area parks and museums. We also enjoy being at home to play, cook, read, and be together.

  • What is your DGE super power: I dive into projects with gusto and enjoy seeing each step through from start to finish
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Oh boy. So many choices. Love me some Target and am a huge fan of Vuori, a clothing company out of San Diego. Their joggers are THE BEST.
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: I spent my honeymoon in Hawaii and can't wait to go back!
  • One thing still on it: I will complete my first half-marathon in 2024
ABOUT LIZ

Katie Larson

Event Staffing Coordinator

Katie Larson

Partnership, connection and community are the three pillars that drew me to the amazing Do Good Events team. I'm a firm believer that we need connection to thrive in our lives and getting to support incredible events that bring people together is exactly where I want to be! Nonprofit fundraising and event planning is where my love of putting together opportunities to collaborate and connect for a bigger cause began and I'm so excited to be back at it!

I thrive in all things detail and chaos coordination. If I can help life feel calmer, smoother, and more peaceful, then I've succeeded in the day. I am a certified Montessori guide so having 300 things happening simultaneously while making sure everyone has what they need to thrive and the environment is as joyful and peaceful as possible makes my soul sing a little!

When I'm not working in the event world, I'm home with my husband, Dave, and 3 beautiful kids, Norah, Adalaide, and Lane. All things outdoors in each Minnesota season along with cooking up delicious food in the kitchen recharge me and fill my cup! I'm a natural "on the goer" but love my time home with my family, huddled together cooking or playing board games.

  • What is your DGE super power: TBD! I'm excited to see how my role shapes and where I get to shine within the DGE team!
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Definitely Home Depot or Amazon. I am obsessed with home decor and DIY projects so Home Depot would probably win in a battle of the two but Amazon has options for every room in the house to decorate!
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: Studying abroad in India.
  • One thing still on it: All things travel, still! South Africa, Banff, and eating and wine-ing my way through Italy (hello June 2024!)!
ABOUT KATIE

Michelle Beck

Event Manager

Michelle Beck

I've been involved in marketing and events in different capacities since college. From fundraising events, to athletic championships, to client socials, I've always loved seeing an event from the planning all the way through to the execution. I am currently the marketing and outreach director for a local business. My husband and I have three daughters and reside in the south metro. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exercising, and cheering my kids on in their many activities.

  • What is your DGE super power: Organization & Preparation. I'd rather hurry up and wait than be forced to rush at the end.
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Target or Home Goods for fun, Home Depot when I'm in the mood for fun home projects.
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: I've run a half marathon which I always wanted to do!
  • One thing still on it: I'd love to go to Ireland!
  • Something you should know: I love morning workouts - my husband and I typically workout at 5:30am. It energizes me so I'm ready to take on the day!
ABOUT MICHELLE

Christy Dehn

Event Manager

Christy Dehn

I have always enjoyed event planning and have been involved in many school and nonprofit events throughout the years. Now that I am retired from 38 years in Corporate America, I am excited to put my passion into action and do something I love, implementing an event from beginning to end. I love to understand the client's goal and put the magic together to implement that goal.

My husband and I have two sons and a daughter in law and reside in the northwest metro. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, volunteering, and shopping.

  • What is your DGE super power: Relationships and Execution. I love to build relationships with our clients and then figure out the best approach to execute it to success.
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Sam’s Club and Target or Home Goods
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: Going to Ireland, our son study abroad so it was a great time to take that trip.
  • One thing still on it: I'd love to take my family on a trip to Alaska
  • Something you should know: I love learning from all personality types and have a passion to bring their different ideas together that maximizes the talents of each person to achieve the vision whatever it may be.
ABOUT CHRISTY

Julie Moore

Event Manager

Julie Moore

After many years in local government communications and sustainability, I have landed in the event arena to use all of my skills to create the best event possible for amazing companies and organizations. I always find myself thinking “what if . . . “ and try to look for ways to enhance the event or to plan for the unexpected! I love personal connections and work on each event as if it were my own company. I hope that each person I work with becomes a friend.

When I am not working on events I might be on a long walk (even in Minnesota winters), enjoying an evening with my husband and one of the many dogs we dog-sit, or traveling to visit one of our three daughters!

ABOUT JULIE

Rachel Prost

Event Manager

Rachel Prost

I am passionate about storytelling and designing for diversity. While event planning may happen in a nonlinear fashion, I love seeing how everything connects to transform ideas into a cohesive experience. Since 2019, I have worked in marketing and events with international companies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. I own a small marketing agency for social impact organizations and work as a DJ during the peak wedding season. In my free time, I enjoy exploring quirky roadside attractions, exercising, attending concerts, watching movies, and spending time with my friends and family.

  • What is your DGE super power: Front-loading & prioritization of tasks. I prefer to tackle the most challenging tasks at the beginning of a project so I can ease into less intense tasks toward the end.
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? I love supporting various small businesses on Etsy.
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: I have gone SCUBA diving in the Cayman Islands.
  • One thing still on it: I’d love to ride in a hot air balloon.
  • Something you should know: I love cephalopods (squids, octopuses, cuttlefish, etc.) because they’re very adaptable, flexible, intelligent, and unlike any other animal. I have a ton of cephalopod-themed accessories around my home and office.
ABOUT RACHEL

Rachael Gaffney

Event Manager

Rachael Gaffney

With a degree in event management and just under a decade of experience, my love for all things events runs deep. I thrive in all the moving pieces and find peace in the creativity.

I have successfully planned and executed a wide range of events, from corporate conferences to fundraisers to weddings. With my attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to client satisfaction, I ensure that every event exceeds expectations.

When I’m not busy planning an event, you can find me with my family, spending time outdoors and traveling!

  • What is your DGE super power: Staying cool, calm and collected!
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Madewell hands down!
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: Running a marathon with my dad!
  • One thing still on it: Visit as many national parks as possible!
  • Something you should know: I’m someone that will always find an excuse to get a fancy coffee and a sweet treat.
ABOUT RACHAEL

Jaleh Nahvi

Event Manager

Jaleh Nahvi

I knew I was organized, loved planning events for all my friends and family and loved to travel! So, I was lucky enough to incorporate all of that into my career as a meeting and event planner. I have been in the business for 20+ years and enjoy all aspects of events from conception to completion. My energy, expertise and knowledge of the industry is invaluable in creating and executing a flawless event.

When I am not working, I am training for triathlons, running and enjoying new experiences and places with my 2 kids.

  • What is your DGE super power: Organization and a can-do attitude!
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Nordstrom
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: Traveling to New Zealand
  • One thing still on it: Visit the Maldives and stay in an overwater bungalow.
  • Something you should know: I truly enjoy event planning and meeting new people and helping them put together the best event possible!
ABOUT JALEH

Kjersten Dysthe

Event Manager

Kjersten Dysthe

I’m coming to Do Good Events through the back door! I am a performer-my sisters and I did several original shows and were the entertainment for many events here in Minnesota. I worked closely with all the clients to secure the contracts and also handled the business end of our group. I set up all our merchandise and handled all sales after the show and I worked with several different event planners and companies along the way.

I am married and have 3 adult children-2 off the payroll and my last one close! I love to walk in the woods with my dog Milla and sing and cry my heart out to anything that touches my soul. I direct an adult contemporary choir/band at my church.

I believe life and work is about showing up and putting your best out there no matter what the job!

  • What is your DGE super power: Client relations and project follow through. I can talk to anyone about anything! I have been called “Minnesota Oprah” by my close friends.
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Nordstrom first for the beauty counter and then head to REI for everything outdoor. As the Nordic people say: there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: Traveling to Spain
  • One thing still on it: Sailing the Fjords of Norway during Midsummers
  • Something you should know: My sisters and I won the Amateur Talent Contest at the Minnesota State Fair in 1989-it was a blast and an amazing memory. And, I am obsessed with power washing.
ABOUT KJERSTEN

Krista Rivard

Event Manager

Krista Rivard

Although my degree is in education, I have always worked in the nonprofit space, from program implementation to fundraising and development, and of course: events! While I enjoy many parts of nonprofit work, I have reflected that I was made for events and events were made for me! My default mode is thinking three steps ahead, organizing plans into documents and systems, and trying to figure out the most efficient way to get things done. I also particularly love working with planning committees for collaborative teamwork in making an event extra special and impactful. In addition to DGE, I am currently the special events manager at a MN-based nonprofit, for which I have planned events in the Twin Cities and beyond.

My husband and I reside in the east metro close to our immediate families. I enjoy working out, playing piano, cheering for Minnesota sports (for better or for worse), and traveling with friends and family.

ABOUT KRISTA

Elesha Peterson Carr

Event Manager

Elesha Peterson Carr

Elesha Peterson Carr is a highly productive problem solver, respected leader, and skilled event professional. She produced events for the American Clean Power Association (formerly the American Wind Energy Association) for fifteen years where she oversaw the logistics for everything from event sustainability, community service projects, 5K races, environmental-themed film screenings, big-name concerts for artists like Elvis Costello and Lyle Lovett, special Board of Director dinners, opening receptions, political fundraisers and many clean energy focused educational conferences ranging from 200 up to 7,000 participants. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she enjoys the distinct four seasons. In her free time, she loves to read cookbooks, spend time outside, and watch movies with her family.

  • What is your DGE super power: My superpowers are problem-solving and kindness. There are few problems you can’t solve when you really try and approaching every situation with kindness opens many doors.
  • Which store would you like to max out your credit card? Crate and Barrel is still my go-to.
  • One thing I’ve Checked Off My Bucket List: I spent my sabbatical in Positano, Italy. 30 days filled with Italian living was life-changing.
  • One thing still on it: I’d like to publish a cookbook.
  • Something you should know: I am always game.
ABOUT ELESHA

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