The board and staff at the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region are passionate about improving quality of life across the communities of the middle and upper Red River Valley. We always seek to have our finger on the pulse of the region's most pressing issues.
Our leadership initiatives range from quickly raising and deploying relief funds, addressing immediate regional needs, and investing discretionary grant dollars to achieve positive community outcomes, with a focus on arts and culture, community and human services, environmental sustainability, and human rights.
Our leadership initiatives range from quickly raising and deploying relief funds, addressing immediate regional needs, and investing discretionary grant dollars to achieve positive community outcomes, with a focus on arts and culture, community and human services, environmental sustainability, and human rights.
Staff
The Community Foundation's day-to-day operations are guided by a dedicated team with expertise in philanthropy, finance, nonprofit management, and community development.
2025 Board of Directors
Members of our Board of Directors bring a wealth of experience from personal and professional backgrounds. They contribute knowledge, support, and creativity to inspire our mission, enhance our practices, and magnify our impact.
Sheila Bruhn, Chair Community Volunteer |
Shawnda Schroeder, Vice Chair University of North Dakota |
Jared Vigen, Secretary/Treasurer Vigen Construction |
Aubrey Barney Alerus |
Emily Contreras Grand Forks Community Land Trust |
Kathy Fick Community Volunteer |
Tom Ford Grand Forks County |
Derek Holt First Community Credit Union |
Michael Juntunen Olson, Juntunen & Cobb, Ltd. |
Meloney Linder University of North Dakota |
Mary Loyland Community Volunteer |
Mark Miller HC Community Care Center & Food Pantry |
Julie Nelson LISTEN Center |
Shawn Senescall JLG Architects |
