Board of Directors and Leadership
The Board of Directors governs EmBe providing leadership and vision to our organization. The board of directors consists of influential women and men of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds ranging from human resources and law to finance and communications.
Anne Rieck McFarland – President
Alex Halbach – Vice President
Sonja Theisen – Treasurer
Kendra Calhoun – Secretary
Dr. Amy Jacobson Bialas – Immediate Past President
Karen Lundquist – EmBe CEO
Nancy Fradet
Stacy Giblin
Lisa Irvine
Luke Lindberg
Valerie Loudenback
Michele Wellman
Sister Roxanne Seifert
The EmBe Board of Directors and committee members are the connection between the community and our mission. They provide guidance and governance, often offering unique skill sets and support to our staff. If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to contact Karen Lundquist or complete the nomination form. We are actively accepting nominations now, but are always interested in having a conversation about being part of how EmBe serves the region.
EmBe staff leadership reflects our commitment to mission, impact and using resources well. The Sr. Leadership Team represents the groups we serve as well as strong, skilled direction.
Karen Lundquist, CEO
Erin Bosch, Executive Director of Women’s Programs
Stacy Stahl, Executive Director of Youth Development
Angie Bakke, Chief Care Officer
Jennifer Hoesing, Chief Development Officer
Michelle Hentschel, CFO
Empowerment starts here
EmBe’s beginnings are rooted in meetings in 1921 that formed the YWCA in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The vision to serve women and families has remained strong, empowering people to create lives of meaning and purpose, creating a community that serves everyone well.
OUR MISSION
Empowering women and families to enrich lives.
OUR VISION
The lives of women and families are better.
Community Partners
The EmBe vision encompasses collaboration and partnerships as a vehicle to enhance the programs and services our organization provides to the Sioux Falls community. As a supporter of EmBe programs and services, these relationships help to ensure:
- Women are able to choose a career outside the home because her children have safe, quality childcare in her absence
- Girls are taught leadership skills that carry with them into adulthood
- Skill enhancing and fun programs are available to kids throughout the year (i.e. volleyball league, soccer league, summer camps, babysitting camps)
- Programs are offered on “no school” days allowing parents to maintain a full work day if desired
- Health and wellness services can be expanded to those that cannot afford the services and to entire families
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