Advisory Board Spotlight

Recognizing and appreciating the strength and contributions of our outstanding female advisory board members. Alexis Castorina​​ – Omega FinCrime Colleen Carmean – Ethical Analytics Group Kelsey Haake – Inupiaq Tribe Jen Mozilo – A Chance 2 Play Cathleen Johnson – West Virginia University

Staff Spotlight Robin Palmer

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin as the second oldest of 11 children with a college professor dad and a stay-at-home mom. We had a huge garden as our main food source, and all the children learned to work hard … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight Ashley Schmidt

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  My family has always been supportive of my goals and dreams in life, whether it was when I wanted to become a doctor or when I decided to change my career path to become an accounting professional. I come from a long line … Read more

Staff Spotlight Teresa Mungai

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  My family and culture have played a large part in creating the person that I am today. As an Italian American, I come from a culture that can be very male dominated. My parents, however, sought to change that by always pushing me … Read more

Teacher Spotlight Zelatrice Fowler

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  My ancestors and my family have had a huge impact on who I am today, specifically my parents. Growing up in the military, Air Force, I actually lived a very protected and a pretty comfortable life. That’s definitely not to say that there weren’t any … Read more

Teacher Spotlight John Destin

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  Family and culture helped to forge who I am today by instilling grit while also displaying gratitude towards what one already possesses. Our way of life forced individuals to develop a strong sense of independence that was vital to thrive within our community. … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight Devin Del Palacio

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  My family and culture have played a significant role in shaping who I am today. The values and traditions passed down by my parents and ancestors, as well as the cultural norms of my community, have influenced my decision-making and the way I … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight Kathleen Frank

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  My family and culture are very important as it has molded me to person I am today. It has shape my view regarding the betterment and assist individuals growth, educational opportunities and be good citizen as an individual and in the community.   Q: Why … Read more

Advisory Board Spotlight Kelsey Haake

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  Being Native, our values and culture are engrained into who we are. They shape not only our life choices but the way we carry ourselves in everyday conversations and how we represent ourselves. We know we represent our family and our people in … Read more