Elissa Karels, Vice Chair

Elissa was born and raised in Southern Minnesota, where she resides with her husband, Ethan, and their two daughters, Evelyn and Taylor. 

She has been on the board of Lasting Imprint since February of 2022. Her passion to join the board started 5 years prior when her family started attending the annual “Our Community Has Heart” walks in support of team Ryann (Drysdale), who holds a very special place in her family’s heart. Elissa is a nurse practitioner in family medicine at Mankato Clinic. She currently serves in the Vice Chair role and enjoys being a part of such a dedicated group of volunteers that ensure our area heart families feel supported.