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Wednesdays at Noon | Free | 1-Hour Virtual Sessions Grab your lunch and join us for a series of energizing conversations with thought leaders from Minnesota and beyond. Each session features a 30–40 minute presentation from a featured expert, followed by a lively discussion with MAPS staff and participants from across the care continuum. 1 CEU will be provided for participants upon completion These sessions are designed to spark new ideas, elevate proven practices, and connect people who care deeply about safer, more equitable care. Whether you're a clinician, leader, patient partner, or quality professional—there’s something here for you. Let’s learn together. Let’s lead together.  |
About Our Presenters:
Julie Weegman, MA, RN Director of Nursing & Co-Chair of Regions Workplace Violence Committee: Julie is an experienced nursing executive known for her strategic leadership and commitment to patient-centered care. She leads high-performing teams with a focus on safety, quality improvement, and staff development.
Max Barryristow, MSN, RN Nurse Manager & Co-Chair of Regions Healthy Work Environment Committee, member of Workplace Violence Committee, and Behavioral Emergency Response team responder: Max is a Nurse Manager and leader of Regions Workplace Violence Committee. He combines frontline experience with strategic leadership to implement safety protocols and promote a culture of accountability.
Natalie Bentzlin, DNP, RN, CPHQ Patient Safety Specialist & Co-Chair of Regions Workplace Violence Prevention Committee: Natalie specializes in workplace violence prevention, using her clinical background to drive safety initiatives and staff education. She is a passionate advocate for creating supportive, safe healthcare environments.
Brett R. Manteufel is the Workplace Violence Prevention Manager for Health Partners. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Brett brings a strong background in security and leadership, having previously held supervisory roles in major healthcare systems in Minnesota. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas and is certified in areas including threat assessment, executive protection, and violence prevention.
Sean Fleming, MN, RN Nursing Practice Specialist: Sean is a healthcare leader with expertise in behavioral health and evidence-based practice. He champions interdisciplinary collaboration, patient rights, and safety for both patients and staff.
November Lunch & Learn (cancelled moving to 2026)
About Our Presenters:
Rachael Lamsal, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPPS
Rachael is a system-wide nurse leader, accomplished writer, and skilled presenter known for her enthusiasm and positive, innovative approach to problem solving. With board certification in nurse executive leadership and expertise in patient safety, she brings perseverance, creativity, and exceptional interpersonal skills that inspire teams to achieve their best. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing safe, collaborative, and people-centered healthcare.
Natalie Lu, MSN, RN, CPPS
Natalie is a Quality and Patient Safety Coach at Children’s Minnesota and founder of The Reflective Nurse, LLC, where she creates original artwork and facilitates workshops that foster caregiver reflection.
She also co-founded The Reflective Collective, a multidisciplinary community formed in response to the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Health Worker Burnout. Through this work, she provides evidence-based and time-tested wellbeing strategies to help caregivers in all fields heal, sustain, and thrive
Lunch & Learn Sponsors are needed to enable MAPS to secure national speakers in the future. Committee roles are also available for Lunch & Learn with MAPS, as well as individual input requested from our patients/patient partners/healthcare workers on recommended speakers & topics. Click on the link below for more information.
We are proud to offer these Lunch and Learn sessions at no cost, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. If you value this program, please consider becoming a sponsor to help us continue providing valuable learning opportunities to our community. |
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Lunch and Learn Sponsor-Platinum
$1500.00 -
Lunch and Learn Gold Sponsor
$750.00