PRIME is thrilled to present our series Prime Voices: An Interview Series! We introduce you to exceptional women over 50 who’s story reflects a journey of strength, tenacity and compassion
— Meet Cheryl Alexander Stearns and Tami Sulistyo —
— Meet Marissa Frankenfield —
Marissa Frankenfield is a partner in Magenic Technologies and Owner/President of Cast & Cru/ Old Log Theatre. She graduated from University of MN with a BA in education as a recreational therapist and a minor in psychology. Marissa worked in Ohio and California as a Recreational Therapist and with adolescents in drug rehab. She and her husband, Greg, started a technology business, Magnetic, in 1995. They purchased the Old Log Theatre in 2013 and developed a restaurant along side the Old Log in 2014 named Cast & Cru which she continues to run. The Frankenfields are the proud parents of four children.
— Meet Renay Dossman —
— Meet Eileen Opatz Berger and Joan Berger Bachman—
— Meet Gulbakhor Makhamova —
— Meet Piyumi Samaratunga —
Piyumi Samaratunga, an attorney from Sri Lanka, is the Head of the Minneapolis office of Constangy, Brooks, Smith, & Prophete, LLP where she focuses on corporate immigration and global mobility for employers ranging from Fortune 500 corporations, small employers, health care facilities and universities to foreign nationals, family based, green card, permanent residency and consular matters.
Piyumi’s background and experience offers her a unique perspective when serving her clients, both employers and individuals, drawing on her extensive professional experience and her education at Cambridge University, Sri Lankan Law College and Hamline University School of Law and her experience in international corporate transactions, corporate law, finance and securities regulations. Her personal experience as an immigrant contributes to understanding her clients’ needs and priorities and is the focus of our Prime Voices interview.
Piyumi Samaratunga is an active Twin Cities community member and has served on the YWCA board, the Greater Twin Cities United Way board and is presently serving on the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity board and Minneapolis Institute of Art board.
Director/Editor ElleKeseley
Cinematographer Will Niesen