United States Board
The following valued community members have committed to raising funds, spreading the word about Africa Jam's mission and supporting the youth development work that is transforming South Africa.
- Grady St. Dennis – Director of Church Relations, Gustavus Adolphus College
- Elizabeth Couchman- Elementary Teacher, Volunteer
- Rachel Van Deusen – Talent Manager, Pro Staff Staffing Agency
- Billy Johnson – Associate Youth Director, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
- Sarah Kleppe – Public Affairs Associate, Flaherty & Hood, P.A.
- T.R. Mahler – Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Best Buy
- Jon McClure- CEO Chesapeake Companies
- Melissa Nelson – Owner, Intereum
- Nicole Odermatt – Homemaker & Volunteer
- William J. Otteson – Attorney, Greene Espel, P.L.L.P
- Deanna Petersen – Account Supervisor, Weber Shandwick
- Sonja Peterson – Homemaker & Volunteer
- Matthew Pluemer – Client Service Manager, Wells Fargo Institutional Trust & Custody
- Amy Porthan – Preschool Teacher, Grace Neighborhood Nursery School
- Linda Smith – Internal Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Willamae Swensen – Retired Middle School Dean of Students
- Helen Zenobian – Homemaker & Volunteer
To learn more about serving on Africa Jam's board of directors, contact us.