BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JESSICA LEMBELEMBE
Board Chair
I believe that leader development and institution building in for-impact settings fuels long-term social change. I currently serve as Chief of Staff for United World Mission, a leadership formation and ministry training organization. Previously, I served for 7 years with a leader development ministry in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). I am from the United States, where I earned a degree in History from the University of Evansville (IN) and a Masters in International Peace Studies from Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute (IN). My husband and I live in Chicago where we enjoy exploring different neighborhoods, preferably by bike!
HANNAH CONNELLY
Hello, I’m Hannah Connelly. I’ve always had a passion for helping people and understanding what motivates us to chase our dreams and be happy in life.
I grew up in Granville, Ohio, and graduated from Granville High School in 2011. I then went to Bowling Green State University (OH), graduating in 2015. After working as a social worker in Toledo (OH) for five years, my husband, daughter, and I moved back home to be close to family and raise our daughter in the community I know and love. I am chasing my passion to help others through real estate and local/digital marketing.
I am so excited to start this journey serving my community who has given so much to me!
MOLLY QUINION
Molly Quinion is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has worked in several phases of the clinical landscape. She began her professional career as Program Coordinator for the Forest Foundation. The Foundation makes grants to new and emerging nonprofits in the Greater Boston area that focus on under-resourced youth and family organizations. Molly supported the summer internship program, by developing leadership skills of undergraduate college students serving in the nonprofit sector. For four years, Molly worked as a Direct Care Counselor, providing therapeutic mentoring and in-home therapy for children, adults, and families. Molly then worked as a Mobile Crisis Clinician, providing emergency psychiatric assessment and support for people experiencing acute mental health crises. Molly currently works as Clinical Social Worker embedded in a family medicine practice within the Massachusetts General Hospital healthcare system.
Molly holds an undergraduate degree in Social Work and Sociology from Gordon College (MA) and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Salem State University (MA).
JANICE MCADAMS
My professional experience includes over 25 years as a nonprofit and development leader. I enjoy building long term relationships and growing programs and buildings that accommodate those programs. In my spare time, just give me a good book or a great path to walk!
EMILY HAMILTON
Emily currently serves as the Teaching Pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota, where she has been on staff since 2018. In her previous role as Missions Pastor, she led the development of global and local partnerships designed to foster meaningful community impact. From 2015 to 2017, she lived in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where she worked with a leadership formation organization committed to cultivating transformational leaders. She holds a B.A. from Furman University and a Master of Divinity from Duke University. She and her husband live in the Twin Cities.
BETH FEHRENBACHER
I am passionate about lifting up others, especially women, to achieve their goals and dreams. I believe in the power of curiosity, connection and community.
I grew up in White Bear Lake, MN and now reside with my husband and children in Albert Lea, MN. I have a BSBA from the University of Evansville, IN, and an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, IN. I’ve spent the last 10 years working in various marketing, sales, and innovation roles with top US Fortune 500 food companies.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading a good book, or being outside.
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