MSCS Charter Appendices

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Appendix A: Resumes of the Current Founding Board
Neah Bay Douglas
Experience
Garden Partners, Portland, Oregon • Executive Director, July 2009 - January 2011
- developed and maintained the operating budget, and created navigable reports for the board and foundations
- identified and acted on emergent opportunities for program development
- developed marketing and outreach strategies, including rebranding the organization
- strategized, organized, and lead board efforts in fundraising, outreach, and program development
- built and maintained strong relationships with potential collaborative partners
- researched potential funders, wrote grants and other appeals
- earned a ‘Light A Fire’ award from Oregon Community Foundation and Portland Monthly Magazine
- established and maintained social media networking
- drafted and finalized content for newsletters, media releases, fundraising, and social networking
- collaborated with local organizations on events and business development
- oversaw and guided the development of the volunteer program
- recruited and lead interns and volunteers
Various small businesses, Portland, Oregon • Consultant, May 2007 - March 2011
- development of identity systems and marketing collateral
- assistance formulating growth plans and marketing strategy
- providing direction on product design
NBD Stationery, Chicago, Illinois • Owner/Operator, January 2001 - April 2007
- designed, produced, branded, and marketed three product lines
- built distribution for product exceeding 100 stores throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe
- developed and managed budgets
- created strong relationships with key publishers and editors
- identified approaching trends
- hired and collaborated with the design team
- oversaw exhibitor operations
- brockered the sale of the business
Various small businesses, San Jose, California • Graphic Designer, June 1998 - December 2001
The Hawk Sheet, Lawrence, Kansas • Production Manager, January 1996 - June 1998
- managed the office and print production
- designed logos and advertisements for local businesses
Just For Feet, Columbus, Ohio • Advertising Coordinator, January 1994 - December 1995
- created ads for print and television
- performed demographic analysis and negotiations for media buys
- managed advertising traffic
- facilitated charitable promotions
Metro Media Marketing, Columbus, Ohio • Production Specialist, June 1992 - December 1994
- designed print ads and editorials for multiple local magazines
- set production schedules and attended press checks
Education
BA in Geography - 1998, awarded with Departmental Honors, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Summer Fulbright Scholar - 1997, The Univ. of Idaho and The Foundation for Glacial and Environmental Sciences
Volunteer Service
Auction Chair, 2009/2010 School Year, Portland Village Charter School
Director of Garden Programs and Curriculum, Spring 2009, Jackson Middle School, Portland Oregon
Auction Marketing Manager/Class Projects Coordinator, 2008/2009, Portland Village Charter School
Auction Chair, 2011, Portland Village Charter School
Mountain Song Community School Charter Application Appendix 236
RITA ISSAGHOLIAN

CURRENT INVOLVEMENT
Mother, Homemaker 2007 – Present
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region
Child Advocate, Child & Family Investigator October 2010 – Present
Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School
Member of Board of Governors – Cooperative Liaison July 2011 – Present
Mountain Song Community School – A Waldorf Methods Charter
Founding Member, Steering Committee, Academic Committee October 2011 – Present
EDUCATION
Institut Préalpina - Chexbres, Switzerland
French Baccalaureate 1981
Philosophy
California State University, Northridge - Northridge, CA
B.A. Economics 1987
Southwestern Law School - Los Angeles, CA
Juris Doctor - Cum Laude 1992
Law Review, Moot Court Honors Program
University of Santa Monica - Santa Monica, CA
M.A. Spiritual Psychology 2004
Emphasis in Consciousness, Health & Healing
BAR MEMBERSHIP
California Supreme Court 1992
Colorado Supreme Court 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rick Leslie AIA & Associates, APAC, Van Nuys, CA
Business Manager 1984 – 1989
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Pasadena, CA
Legal Extern Fall 1991
Hagenbaugh & Murphy - Glendale, CA
Associate Attorney 1992 – 1995
Selman & Breitman - Los Angeles, CA
Associate Attorney 1995 – 1999
Youngerman & McNutt, LLP - Los Angeles, CA
Senior Attorney 1999 – 2007
LANGUAGES
English, French, Spanish, Italian, Armenian and Farsi
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STEPHANIE C. FERNYAK

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EDUCATION
Colorado State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Internship
Colorado State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, D.V.M.
The College of Wooster, Ohio. Department of Biology, B.A.
Western Reserve Academy, Ohio

EMPLOYMENT

Bear Creek Veterinary Care, Colorado Springs, Colorado. 2000-present
Veterinarian owner. Small animal medicine and surgery.
Special interest in Oncology.

Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital. Colorado Springs, Colorado 1995-2000
Small animal medicine and surgery. Special interest in
Oncology.

Colorado State University, School of Veterinary Medicine 1994-1995
Internship in small animal medicine and surgery.

Oregon State University, School of Veterinary Medicine 1993
Externship in equine medicine and surgery.

Twin Cities Veterinary Clinic. Soldotna, Alaska 1993
Externship in small animal medicine and surgery.

Assistance Dogs of America. Columbus, Ohio 1992
Trained dogs to perform specialized tasks for
physically disabled individuals. Summer position.

National Institutes of Health Summer Research Program. Colorado 1991
State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Assisted in developing a porcine “living” heart valve, and
surgically implanting them in dogs with valvular disease.
Summer position.

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Denver, Colorado. 1987-1992
Research Associate. Isolated and perfused rat heart and lungs to
study the effects of chemical inhibitors and receptor
antagonists on pulmonary circulation.

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STEPHANIE C. FERNYAK

PUBLICATIONS AND PROJECTS:

Fernyak S., and Voelkel, N., (1992) Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Induction Causes Lung Vascular Leak
Inhibited by N-Acetyl Cysteine.

Gottschall E.B., Fernyak S.C., Wuertemberger G., Voelkel N.F., (1991) Almitrene Mimics Hypoxic
Vasoconstriction in Isolated Rat Lungs. Am. J. Physiol. 263

Chang S., Fernyak S.C., Voelkel N., (1989) Post Treatment with WEB 2086, A Platelet Activation
Factor Antagonist, Decreases Lung Injury in the Rat. Amer. Rev. Resp. Disease. 137:535

Chang S., Pickett W.C, Fernyak S., Johnson K., Voelkel N.F., (1988) The Role of Eicosanoids in
Endotoxin Induced Lung Injury in the Rat. Amer. Rev. Resp. Disease. 137:535

Fernyak S.C., Kern M., Effects of Maternal Ingestion of Ethanol and Acetaminophen on Fetal
Hepatic Oxidant Injury. Senior Thesis College of Wooster.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS:

Firefighter. US Forest Service Wildfire and Crystal Park Metro District Fire Department.

Community Forestry Committee. Assist in the planning and maintenance of a sustainable forest in a
community of approximately 2000 wooded acres.

Crystal Park Community Architectural Committee. Review and approve building plans within a covenanted
community in Manitou Springs.

My personal interests include mountain biking, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, snowboarding, backcountry
skiing, reading, refinishing antique furniture, and cooking.

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Elise A. Bowan
Experience 10/08-1/11 Pikes Peak Urban Gardens CS, CO
Assistant Director
 Conducted Community Outreach/Education
 Wrote and tracked grants and developed effective fundraising strategies
 Project Development and implementation, carried out basic administrative tasks

11/08-6/09 The Catamount Institute CS, CO
YES Program Educator
 Carried out environmental education curriculum
 Taught basic research skills to children in preparation for symposium
 Acted as a mentor and leader to promote earth friendly habits

8/07-6/08 City of Colorado Springs CS, CO
Early Childhood Program Director
 Developed and carried out age appropriate curriculum for 3-6 year olds
 Maintained student files, parent /teacher communications, and tracked appropriate hours in logs
 Recipient, Leading By Example Award from The City of Colorado Springs

8/06-6/07 East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition Knoxville, TN
Education and Outreach Coordinator
 Developed community initiatives and strategic plans for advancing the mission
 Marketed and conducted programs specifically tailored to schools, community, and university
audiences
 Event Planning Coordinator- Run For Clean Air
Education 8/04-7/08 Prescott College ADP Prescott, AZ
B.A Sustainable Community Development, minor in Liberal Arts
 Ruth Harris Scholarship Recipient, 2007
 Non Profit Management Certificate through University of Tennessee while
earning B.A

1/09- PRESENT El Paso County Extension CS, CO

Certified Colorado Master Gardener

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Eva Manz-Jackson

Education:
University of Lueneburg, Germany 1994 to 2000
Major: Educational Sciences
Minors: Psychology
Sociology
Electives: Administration of Education; Counseling in the field of Education, Social Work, and
Health

Semester at Colorado College, Colorado Springs as a scholarship holder (1997)

Work History:
August 2010 until present – teacher at the German Saturday School, Schulhaus Colorado
Springs

September 2001 until June 2002 - 3rd grade teacher at Black Forest Charter School (now
PPSEL), Colorado Springs

June 2001 until August 2001 - Counselor at Fun Quest Summer Camp, Colorado College,
Colorado Springs

November 2000 until June 2001 - substitute teacher at The Colorado Springs School and GLOBE
Charter School, Colorado Springs

November 2000 until June 2001 - Historical Interpreter at the Western Museum of Mining and
Industry, Colorado Springs

August 1998 to July 2000 – internship, followed by freelance work at the Friedrich Naumann
Foundation, Zuendholzfabrik, Lauenburg, Germany

August 1996 to August 2000 – assistant of a professor in the Psychology Department at the
University of Lueneburg, Germany

July 1996 to August 2000 –internship, then freelance work as a museum educator –
Ostpreußisches Landesmuseum, Lueneburg, Germany

September 1994 and August-September 1995 – internship at the Protestant Preschool,
Bargteheide, Germany

Volunteer Work:
Board member of the Board of Governors at Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School 2006-
2010

“Fellow” at the German Institute of Experiential Education, Lueneburg, Germany

Volunteer work at the German Institute of Experiential Education, Lueneburg

Member of the Student Council of the Department of Education at the University of Lueneburg

Member of the Student Government at the University of Lueneburg
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LAURIE RISTIG

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EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
Bachelor of Science, Arts Management May 2006
Minors in Business, Humanities
Emphasis on Fundraising
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Yavapai College Prescott, AZ
Associate of Business Degree May 2005
Graduated with honors

EMPLOYMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Owner/Consultant/Grant Writer Honey Bee Grant Solutions, LLC
2008-2009 Albuquerque, NM
Conducted extensive grant-seeking research catered to specific clients’ needs, performs numerous tasks pertaining to creating
a solid, well-thought-out, accurate, and convincing grant proposal. Tasks included pre-writing consultations, program
development searches, funding searches, non-profit letters of inquiry, corporate letter requests, foundation grant proposals,
proposal critique and review, grant management, and monitoring and evaluation.

Program Coordinator Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission
2006-2008 Albuquerque, NM
Solicited donations from area organizations to support the ongoing efforts of the MLK, Jr. State Commission; organized
various projects and programs to include the Leadership Tour, the Annual Albuquerque MLK Parade, and other collaborative
projects with community organizations; coordinated with schools to schedule educational visits within the Bernalillo County
area; maintained inventory control for the MLK Resource Library; wrote the quarterly MLK, Jr. State Commission
Newsletter; wrote various reports and forms to include the annual report and the RFP for the MLK Community Activity
Award; performed purchasing through the state purchasing system; kept correspondence and healthy relationships with
outside agencies, community organizations, the general public, and donors

Grant Writing Intern Saint Mary’s Catholic School
January 2006 – May 2006 Flagstaff, AZ
Wrote complete grant proposals tailored to the needs of funders, conducted research within the school for needed programs,
attended Grants Committee Meetings, conducted research using EDGAR program software, constructed budgets

Grantsmanship Workshop Coconino Center for the Arts
Spring 2005 Flagstaff, AZ
Attended an interactive, 2-day workshop presented by GrantsUSA with emphasis on grant writing techniques, budgeting,
building partnerships, and tailoring proposals to the funders needs

Financial Aid / Veteran’s Services Technician Yavapai College
March 2003– August 2004 Prescott, AZ
Assisted students with financial aid application, processed paperwork, answered telephones, scheduled appointments,
sent out mass mailings, co-wrote the tri-annual Veteran’s Newsletter

Logistical Specialist/Purchasing Agent, E-4 United States Army
March 1999-March 2003 Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama, Kuwait
Authorized purchasing, managed motor pool of over 200 vehicles, maintained 24-hour
dispatching duties, supervised subordinates both stateside and in the Middle East. Awards
include the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and several Certificates
and military coins. Honorably discharged.
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HONORS/ AWARDS/ LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Steering Committee Founding Member, Mountain Song Community School

Member, American Association of Grant Writing Professionals, 2008-2009

President, Founder, Arts Management Association of Northern Arizona University
Wrote association constitution and by-laws, organized, planned, and implemented activities to ensure continuation and
overall success of AMANAU. Delegated responsibilities of members and sub-committees, presided over all meetings, co-
authored the club website www.amanau.org

Member, Golden Key International Honour Society
Volunteered for multiple community service events and fundraisers, attended organizational meetings, maintained academic
excellence

Member, Omega Phi Alpha Service Sorority
Performed multiple community service-based projects for the university-community, for the community-at-large, for the
members of the sorority, and for the nations of the world

Recipient, Golden Axe Award, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff
Was one of 30 students throughout NAU to receive the Golden Axe Award, and honor bestowed upon students who
demonstrate academic achievement, community service, and commitment to the betterment of the educational experience at
Northern Arizona University

Student Volunteer, Yavapai College Art Gallery, Prescott, AZ
Assisted in the organization of the Friends of Yavapai College art sale

Docent, Sonoran Sea Aquarium, Tucson, AZ
Assisted in locating materials for, and the construction of, the Sonoran Sea Aquarium exhibit at the Tucson Children’s
Museum

Student Volunteer, Reelin’ at the Ranch, Cornville, AZ
Greeted guests, served wine, interacted with management personnel at the Reelin’ at the Ranch fundraiser for the Sedona
Film Festival

Laurie Ristig
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LINDA JOHNSON

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EMPLOYMENT

September 2004-through present MOUNTAIN NATURALS HEALTH FOOD STORE
WOODLAND PARK, CO
Responsibilities included assisting customers, stocking inventory, pricing
items, and customer check out

January 1994-through present THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE THERAPY
WOODLAND PARK, CO
Self employed-part time licensed massage therapist

January 1994 - August96 GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
WOODLAND PARK, CO
Before and after school and summer program offered enrichment hands on
activities.

November 1992 - April 1993 ALTA CHILDREN'S CENTER
ALTA, UT
Seasonal employment with responsibility for care of infants 3 months to two
years.

April 1992 - October 1992 CHILD DEVELOPMENT AT CENTRAL
ASSISTANT CHILD CARE DIRECTOR
ATLANTA, GA
Responsibilities included curriculum development, staff, parent
communication, staff orientation, parent orientation, purchasing of supplies
and equipment, updating of children and staff records, staff payroll,
completion of NAEYC accreditation process, menu planning, and responsible for
center during director's absence.

March 1991 - March 1992 CENTRAL OFFICE
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
LITERATURE DIRECTOR
ATLANTA, GA
Responsible for keeping literature stocked, maintaining shipping and
receiving, and annual inventory.

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