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Sit Down Gordon, I Am Enough.

Kristina Schaefer

General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Administrative Officer & Loyal Jackrabbit Fan

Have you ever doubted your own abilities? Have you ever felt like you were the least qualified person in the room? Do you attribute your success to luck? Research shows that almost 70% of people may suffer from impostor syndrome. During this talk, Kristina will briefly explore the concept of imposter syndrome and offer practical tips for overcoming impostor syndrome, or supporting those around you who might feel like imposters.

Our final luncheon of the Women in Leadership season features local speaker, Kristina Schaefer!

Kristina Schaefer serves as General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for First Bank & Trust. In her role, Kristina serves as the primary legal resource for the organization and oversees the risk management and human resources functions.  Prior to joining First Bank & Trust, Kristina practiced law, where she was a member of the financial institutions practice group. Kristina is a member of several local, state, and national professional organizations, including the South Dakota Bankers Association and has served on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Community Bank Advisory Council.  Schaefer currently is a member of the ABA’s Government Relations Council, BankPAC Committee, and DEI Advisory Council.  Schaefer regularly coaches Girls on the Run, serves on several nonprofit Board of Directors, and volunteers as a mentor for several local programs.   Kristina graduated from South Dakota State University and received her Juris Doctorate from Creighton University.  Kristina subsequently achieved the professional designations of Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP).