Cory Newman
Executive Director
Melanie Bicket
Membership Director
Gabrielle Frohrip
Communications Manager
Tom McGinnes
Accountant
Katie Jones
President
Rev. Jonathan Vehar
Vice-President
Michael Rottmann
Treasurer
Sara Kantorik
National Ambassador
Andrew Larsen
Pastoral Representative
Lynn Hockenberger
Secretary
Janelle Hooper
ELCA Liason
Jennifer Bond
Insurance Benefits Administrator
Statement for Diversity and Inclusion for the ELEA Board
We, the Board of the ELEA, propose a change of heart, mind and action to dismantle any form of existing structure of discrimination on our Board and in our ministry. We condemn any form of discrimination or harassment based on color, gender, race, ethnicity, social or socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or physical or intellectual ability. We desire to:
- Establish and ensure sustained authentic diversity on the ELEA Board going forward,
- Model diversity and anti-racism as core to our values and mission as a ministry of the ELCA,
- Reflect the staff and students we serve,
- Become more aware, be intentional, and be kept accountable for our actions.