BPSF_JessicaHaapajoki-4x5Hometown: Eagan, Minnesota

Family: Husband Wade, daughter Brynn, son, Hakon

Hobbies: I love camping, travel, baking and magazine cookbooks. Our family is also avid Warrior supporters. We love all of the sports and activities in Brainerd.

Volunteering: I give back to my community any way I can, whenever I can.

Current employer and job title: I am the Principal at the Brainerd Learning Center. My philosophy is it’s not “work” if you love what you do.  I love my job!

What makes the BPSF mission meaningful to you? 18 years ago when I met my husband, we had the choice of starting our lives together in Brainerd/Baxter or where I was living. It only took me one trip to the Brainerd Lakes area to know I would be the one moving. I wanted to invest in my community and Brainerd/Baxter gave me that opportunity.