Scene + Heard: YPro: Discovered Gala

For the Minnesota Star Tribune
January 20, 2017 at 10:23PM

More than 200 young professionals attended the YPro: Discovered Gala at the St. Paul Hotel, held to honor those who are making a difference in their business as well as in the community.

Fue Thao, who works at the Ramsey County attorney’s office, received the Young Professional of the Year award as well as a scholarship to help in his professional development.

There were smiles all around as competitors and colleagues from St. Paul and surrounding communities recognized the efforts of some of their own.

Lakeisha Lee, Kaitlin Berg, Shirley Hu and Brendon Liner.
Lakeisha Lee, Kaitlin Berg, Shirley Hu and Brendon Liner. (Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
John Zwanziger, emcee Kate Raddatz of WCCO.
John Zwanziger, emcee Kate Raddatz of WCCO. (Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Sharon Bechstein and Sharon Allen.
Sharon Bechstein and Sharon Allen. (Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Andrea Filter, Kelly Todd and Chris Chung.
Andrea Filter, Kelly Todd and Chris Chung. (Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Maisue Thao and Fue Thao.
Maisue Thao and Fue Thao. (Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Kathie Mitich, Johnna Mitich, Nadine Babu and Janel Houston.
Kathie Mitich, Johnna Mitich, Nadine Babu and Janel Houston. (Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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