Ms. Bjerkestrand was trained and certified as an etiquette consultant through the Protocol School of Washington in Washington, DC. Ms. Bjerkestrand uses the same programs and materials used at our nation’s capitol. She has also blended her expertise as a consultant with her experience in teaching and coaching to develop new, unique and powerful programs, presented to executives, athletes, businesses, students and universities around the Northwest. These programs are only available through the Northwest School of Protocol and have been well received by many corporate, educational and athletic systems. She has written articles for local publications and been guest speaker at numerous events.
Ms. Bjerkestrand is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and was a Board member for the 2010-2011 year. She is a NEA member, was a winner of the National Association of Professional Women’s Woman of the Year award, and attends Whitworth Presbyterian Church. She also participated in an ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility Roundtable through the International Trade Alliance, in Seattle, WA. Ms. Bjerkestrand also supports the National Autism Society, Special Olympics, and Girl Scouts.
Ms. Bjerkestrand is a graduate of Central Washington University, with a degree in Special Education. She has approximately 20 years of teaching experience in grades pre-K through12, and has coached at the junior high and high school levels. She participated in dance, varsity track and basketball.
She currently lives in Spokane, WA with her husband and three children.
