My name is Molly and I am the President and Founder of The Wave Youth Center. My husband and I have three children ranging in age from 18-27. I have a passion for serving and meeting the needs of families within our community and have done so in some capacity since moving to Big Lake. I keep myself very busy and I am always working on something new! Outside of my work and my involvement with the youth center you can find me doing homework-working on my Doctorate-almost done, working in my flower garden, cuddling with my dogs, riding my Peloton-I’m a big Cody Rigsby fan, enjoying a new series on Netflix, or something about any kind of mystery on the History channel. My friends and family would describe me as ambitious, creative, spunky, and caring.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
As a vegetarian my choices are few but The Buff has a great black bean burger and Lake Cafe has amazing pancakes.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
26 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I can’t pick one -Phyllis Freeman and Bob Eddy. Both were/are full of so much wisdom and great stories.
Q: Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their names?
Three dogs, Sherman, Annie, and Katie.
Q: What advice would you give to people living in Big Lake?
There are so many opportunities to be involved in the community, join us, you meet so many great people.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I have always wanted to see New England in the fall.
Q: What is your favorite current or former business in our community?
Groom My Friend and Big Lake Area Veterinary Hospital-their owners are so community minded.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
That we have a giant spud as a parade float!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Where ever God leads me, which has always been something to do with youth!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I originally went to school to be a police officer, just had to take the exam, then we had our first child and that changed everything. Then I went to work as a Juvenile Probation officer working in the intensive aftercare unit for youth released from confinement at Lino Lakes Juvenile Detention Center, but left that position when we moved to Big Lake and our family grew.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My daughter Meghan.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of Big Lake?
Storms usually miss or go around us, Spud Fest, and that Big Lake-the body of water-is actually very small.
