Our Board of Directors
Carlos da Ponte
Devon Girard
Frank Heinzelmann
Verena Gibbs
Lara Kehler
Werner Knittel
SelfDesign Learning Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors consisting of up to 11 elected directors. They’re responsible for providing strategic support and expertise to ensure the continuity of the vision, legacy, and succession of leadership for SelfDesign Learning Foundation.
Our Foundation Leadership Team
Amber Papou
President & CEO
Dave Conroy
Chief Information Officer
Sandy Steward
Chief Operating Officer
Shirley Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Catherine Dinim
Principal
Debra Sigfusson
Director of Human Relations
Karen Zukas
Director of Communications & Marketing
Mara Hawkins
Director of Program & Service Development
Nikki Kenyon
Director of Organizational Learning & Culture
Paul Mackisoc
Director of Procurement
Our School Leadership Team
Catherine Dinim
Principal
Clarissa Tufts
Vice Principal
Vanessa Kuran
Vice Principal