YOUR TRUSTED MATCHMAKER:
JULIE SPANGLER
The heart and soul of Selective Connections, Julie honed incredible expertise in understanding people’s unique needs and desires with graduate degrees in Business Administration and Human Resource Development and 20+ years at Medtronic, Ecolab, and Ameriprise Financial. She transitioned her skills in executive recruiting and marketing into a greater purpose: helping people find true love.
Known for her intuition, dedication, and modern-meets-traditional approach, Julie combines discretion, compassion, and experience to serve a select clientele. With a 90% success rate and decade of proven results, her greatest joy is witnessing the love stories she-and Cupid help create.
Our Philosophy
While so much has changed in this world, we believe that good, healthy, enjoyable, long-lasting relationships continue to be built on the same foundation. One of shared values, mutual respect and genuine compatibility. This is our northstar to craft introductions that go beyond the surface- level, focusing on deeper qualities that create lasting bonds.
DISCRETE. PERSONALIZED. EXCLUSIVE.
Julie listened carefully to what I wanted and provided me with the most suitable matches, one of which I am happy to call my wife.
JOHN C.
about selective connections
Selective Connections was born from the belief that true connection is one of life’s greatest treasures. Today, we’re more than a matchmaking service—we are your trusted partner to help you find a meaningful, lasting relationship, and perhaps even learn a little bit more about yourself along the way. With a commitment to discretion, personalized care, and exceptional quality, we’ll work closely together, giving you expert guidance and unwavering support to navigate the complexities of modern relationships with confidence and ease.
OUR TEAM
JASNA BURZA
Jasna is the Chief Operating Officer of Selective Connections. Together with Julie Spangler, she curates one of the most exclusive matchmaking databases for discerning singles, helping extraordinary people find extraordinary love. Married for 20 years, Jasna believes love is the most powerful force in the universe—and a steady anchor in our fast-moving world.
Beyond Selective Connections, Jasna coaches and advises some of the world’s top visionaries, speaks on stages across the country, hosts the highly popular RISE TO MORE podcast, and is the author of the bestselling book Healer in Heels.
www.jasnaburza.com
JODI SHORT
After nearly 34 years of marriage, long term and meaningful relationships mean EVERYTHING to me. I truly believe one of the greatest investments you can make is investing to find the person you want to share your life with. Do NOT underestimate the fulfillment from finding lasting love. Happily ever after CAN be real, it’s not a fairytale! Love is actually the only thing worth EVERYTHING.
Jodi and her husband Will are founders of Ordinary to Extraordinary: a full service relationship enhancement business offering tailored, personal experiences that will help move your relationship from ordinary to extraordinary.
https://www.jodiandwillshort.com/
JILL BERGERUD
Being in touch with who you are and your core values is the first step in finding the right partner.
Love isn’t about just finding the right person but finding the match that acts and mirrors the inspiration for how you want to show up.
Director of Salon Education for Bespoke Hair Artisans, Jill is a renowned educator passionate about sharing her talent, unique experiences, and knowledge with those around her. She leads and develops the Bespoke Artisans to build diverse skills and continuously develop their craft.
NAOMI DAMASK
After 23 years of marriage and a LOT of ups and down, I am so happy that I got to ride this ride of life with my best friend! I promise you, real love does exist.
“As you journey side by side through the roller coaster of marriage, remember to: celebrate wildly at the peaks, grip each other’s hands tightly through the dips, laugh together through every unexpected loop, and cherish each twist and turn along the way. Like the lover who proclaimed ‘I found the one my heart loves and would not let go,’ hold fast to one another—for the thrill of the ride is magnified because you’ve chosen to share it together, through every season, every challenge, and every joy.”
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndamask/
REBECCA SORENSEN
Rebecca Sorensen loves love and she is one of the most wonderful connectors in our amazing state. She is an award-winning community organizer and a Director of 50th & France district.
In the role, Rebecca works with retailers, restaurants and service providers to continue to grow the area as a destination for the Twin Cities and beyond.
JAIME TAETS
Jaime is a CEO, public speaker, author, podcast host, and thought leader. Her goal is to inspire real change and lead challenging discussions about the crossroads between high-performance and healthy change.
Jaime is CEO of Keystone International Group, host of “Superpower Success Podcast,” and a keynote speaker. She, her husband and their four children live in Mound, Minnesota.
ALI YANEZ
As a Senior Vice President at Life Time, Ali oversee one of the country’s largest full-service salon, spa, and medspa businesses, with over 150 locations. She is responsible for developing and executing each division’s strategic vision, the playbook for operational excellence, and financial performance within Life Time, a healthy way of life company.
15+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
90%
SUCCESS RATE
19
MARRIAGES
10K+
COACHING SESSIONS
10K+
database members
100%
SATISFIED CLIENTS