As a nonprofit, our dedicated board of directors play
an integral role in how we operate.
success in such a short time.
As a nonprofit, our dedicated board of directors play
an integral role in how we operate.
Board Members
Chair
Amirah VosburghManager of School and Community Partnerships,
Grand Valley State University Charter Schools Office
Vice-Chair
Richard ClantonRetired Mayor, City of Kentwood
Secretary
Cynthia DroogVice President, Global Communications, Amway
Treasurer
Amy DeLeeuwAshanti Bryant
Director of Early Childhood Education, IFF
Cynthia Droog
Vice President, Global Communications, Amway
Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh
Pedagogical Leader and
CEO Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
Director of Early Childhood Education, IFF
Cynthia Droog
Vice President, Global Communications, Amway
Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh
Pedagogical Leader and
CEO Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
Jonathan James
Community Engagement Coordinator, Kalamazoo Promise
Lynn Iacopelli
Outsourced Controller for Not for Profit Entities, Quatrro Business Support Services.
Community Engagement Coordinator, Kalamazoo Promise
Lynn Iacopelli
Outsourced Controller for Not for Profit Entities, Quatrro Business Support Services.
Board Members
Chair
Amirah VosburghManager of School and Community Partnerships,
Grand Valley State University Charter Schools Office
Vice-Chair
Richard ClantonRetired Mayor, City of Kentwood
Secretary
Cynthia DroogVice President, Global Communications, Amway
Treasurer
Amy DeLeeuwAshanti Bryant
Director of Early Childhood Education, IFF
Cynthia Droog
Vice President, Global Communications, Amway
Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh
Pedagogical Leader and
CEO Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
Director of Early Childhood Education, IFF
Cynthia Droog
Vice President, Global Communications, Amway
Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh
Pedagogical Leader and
CEO Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
Jonathan James
Community Engagement Coordinator, Kalamazoo Promise
Lynn Iacopelli
Outsourced Controller for Not for Profit Entities, Quatrro Business Support Services.
Community Engagement Coordinator, Kalamazoo Promise
Lynn Iacopelli
Outsourced Controller for Not for Profit Entities, Quatrro Business Support Services.
Standing Committees
Advocacy Committee Chair
Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh
Communications & Fund Development Chair
Cynthia Droog
Finance Committee Chair
Amy DeLeeuw
Program Committee Chair
Dr. Kimberly Diamond Berry
Board Development
Annemarie Valdez and Richard Clanton
Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh
Communications & Fund Development Chair
Cynthia Droog
Finance Committee Chair
Amy DeLeeuw
Program Committee Chair
Dr. Kimberly Diamond Berry
Board Development
Annemarie Valdez and Richard Clanton
Dana Boals
Founding Board President
Owner, Ferguson’s Lawn Equipment, Fireplace and Stove Center
Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh
Board Member
Founder/CEO, Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
Standing Committees
Advocacy Committee Chair
Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh
Communications & Fund Development Chair
Cynthia Droog
Finance Committee Chair
Amy DeLeeuw
Program Committee Chair
Dr. Kimberly Diamond Berry
Board Development
Annemarie Valdez and Richard Clanton
Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh
Communications & Fund Development Chair
Cynthia Droog
Finance Committee Chair
Amy DeLeeuw
Program Committee Chair
Dr. Kimberly Diamond Berry
Board Development
Annemarie Valdez and Richard Clanton
Dana Boals
Founding Board President and Past Board Member
Owner, Ferguson’s Lawn Equipment, Fireplace and Stove Center
Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh
Board Member
Founder/CEO, Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative