Board of Directors
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Terra MuckenthalerManaging Director of Finance and Administration
Terra Muckenthaler is a certified public accountant, and works as a senior accountant in the Business and Finance Office at Grand Valley State University. She is a graduate of GVSU as well, and upon graduation worked at a local public accounting for almost five years before returning back to the university in a professional capacity. At Grand Valley, she oversees the University’s General Fund, and has prior experience in audit and corporate taxation. Originally from Houghton Lake, MI, Terra moved to Grand Rapids in 2007 and has enjoyed everything this great city has to offer. In her spare time, Terra enjoys spending time with family and friends, practicing yoga, reading, and traveling. |
Lindsey VanDenBoomMarketing & Media Specialist
Lindsey VanDenBoom is a passionate student of life. As a graduate of Grand Valley in 2015, she continues to dive into unknown territory and broaden her knowledge every day. She found her creative license in the world of strategic communication and craft beer. As the Director of Digital Marketing & Media for Perrin Brewing Company, every day brings a new challenge in the evolving craft industry. When she gets a chance to slow down, you can find her on a yoga mat or jet-setting to the next travel adventure. |
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Kirsetin MorelloSecretary & Fundraising
Kirsetin Morello is a freelance writer, editor, author, and content strategist who’s called Grand Rapids home for 20 years. She must like it because prior to settling here, she spent years moving from one town to another – 15 moves in all. Kirsetin has 20+ years of freelance experience, writing for clients who range from larger (Meijer) to smaller (Treadstone Mortgage Company). She also writes about health and wellness, business, relationships, & travel for a variety of websites and magazines, including Parents, Ernst & Young's Reporting magazine, West Michigan Woman, Teach & Travel, Groups Today, and more. When she’s not writing, Kirsetin and her husband enjoy spending time with their three boys, one of whom is still young enough to live at home. Kirsetin is enthusiastic about yoga, coaching basketball, weight training, craft beer, watching football, laughing with friends, and traveling as often as life allows. |
Ford TurrellAttorney
Ford Turrell is an attorney with Warner Norcross + Judd, LLP in Grand Rapids. He advises clients on corporate and real estate matters. Ford loves spending time with his family and playing music (usually at the same time!). Ford also enjoys the fruits of a regular yoga and meditation practice. |
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Margaux DrakeSponsorship and Community Relations
Margaux is a healthy lifestyle expert, network marketing professional, business mentor, speaker, philanthropist, wife and and Mother of three. She and her husband, Steve Drake, are building their global business from their home on the Grand Coast in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. |
Koral FritzVolunteer Coordinator
Koral is an associate attorney at the Innovative Law Group in Holland, Michigan. Originally from Muskegon, Koral attended the University of Michigan and moved to Vermont to attend law school to specialize in food and agriculture law. During both her undergraduate and graduate studies, Koral spent significant time living and working in Washington, D.C. Now, back in West Michigan, she can't imagine ever moving away again. Outside of the office, you're most likely to find her at the yoga studio or the farmer's market. She spends a lot of time each day planning her future farm. |
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Would You Like to Serve Through Board Membership?
We are currently seeking board member applications for both our Petaluma, CA and Grand Rapids, MI boards. We are particularly looking for board members that represent demographics of our community that are not currently represented on the board. Please fill out the below form if you are interested in learning more!
