MEET THE BOARD
The Board is made up of founding members as well as new, inspiring individuals who live across North America. Monthly conference calls are held and members meet in person (at their own expense) annually to brainstorm and develop a strategic plan for the upcoming year. Our home office is located in Richfield, Minnesota.
CHAIR:
Lynn Oulundsen
Founding Member in 2004.
Shanti Village...it all started in a mud hut.
Visited Shanti Village in year of opening.
Always referred to as Didi, a term of endearment
and respect.
SECRETARY:
Joseph Koch
Joined SV in 2016.
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Joined Shanti Village because of their vision to provide assistance to people’s well-being in a variety of meaningful ways as well as authentic sustainability through local input in Nepal. Joe is an avid traveler, works with numerous charities and consults others on worldwide travel.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Kimberly Case
Founding Member in 2004.
Friends with Sabita since 1999. Has visited
the school several times since the doors first
opened. Believes strongly in the empowerment of women and equality for the less privileged using
shanti means. Has learned so much being part of Shanti Village.
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ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER:
Randy Brown
Joined SV in 2012.
World Traveler. A 'newer' member to the Board with great, fresh insight. Would like to see the students
of Shanti School use their education to be able to
provide for their community in the future.
VICE CHAIR:
Ann Regenscheid
Joined SV in 2008.
World Globetrotter. Has great experience working
on Non-profit Boards. Is a great resource person
on tough Board issues.
TREASURER:
Dan Zimmerman
Joined SV in 2007.
His job takes him around the globe. He is
our lead man on Finance issues with great
insight into developing countries and emerging
economies.
BOARD MEMBER:
Anita Buck
Joined SV in 2015
She joined the Shanti Village Team and headed to
Nepal to volunteer at the Shanti School in the same
year. She toted a lot of supplies and organized them
for the teachers. Her enthusiasm is contagious.
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER:
Tina Quinn
Founding Member in 2004.
Known for her 'Canadian chapatis' on her first visit
to the Shanti School. They were 'heavy' but yummy!
Tina was here from the start and thus, has much
wisdom to share.
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER:
Sattan Acharya
Joined SV in 2010.
Initially served as interpreter for Shanti Village, and now as advisory Board Member. He has been
very generous with his time and support for
Shanti Village.
