OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We are an all-volunteer board committed to educating and nourishing the lives of people in communities with which we have deep connections. We are a part of this organization because we value the difference that education and empowerment can make for girls’ lives and its resulting potential to reduce poverty. 

Our board members are school founders, former teachers, physician’s assistants, doctors, and food systems activists. While we represent a diverse skill set, we share one thing in common: we are passionate advocates for education and women’s empowerment.

 
 
 
 

JEN DALTON,

Former Board President

/Current Communications Helper

LAURA WEDDERBURN, Co-Founder

 
 

JUANITA-JOY “JJ” RIDDELL, Mexico Liaison

LYNN MEADOWS, Founder, Board Member Emeritas

 
 

NANCY “NIV” McGIVNEY, Education & Admin. Liaison

NANCY WATANABE, President

 
 

EMILY FREY, Board member

SERENA MILLER, Board member

 
 
 

KIRIN RIDDELL, Board Member

MICHELLE MAXWELL, Treasurer

 

“We come from different backgrounds, different professions, and that’s what makes it successful... we take advantage of each others’ strengths.”

Juanita-Joy Riddell .