Our Staff
Nancy Swanson
Nancy has served as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Youth Foundation, Inc. since its inception in 2015. Nancy's career in Philanthropy/Nonprofit work spans 30+years. She is a Certified Fundraising Professional.
Phone: (605) 692-8705
Email: [email protected]
LaNell Quam
LaNell is responsible for the organization and management of the office. She oversees financial recording keeping, communication and manages tasks and events of the Foundation.
Phone: (605) 692-8705
Email: [email protected]
Carol Birgen
Carol Birgen serves as Program Leader for the Teens As Teachers program. Her responsibilities include recruiting and training Teen Teachers as well as the development of curriculum lessons.
Phone: (605) 830-5831
Email: [email protected]
Our Staff
Nancy Swanson
Nancy has served as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Youth Foundation, Inc. since its inception in 2015. Nancy's career in Philanthropy/Nonprofit work spans 30+years. She is a Certified Fundraising Professional.
Phone: (605) 692-8705
Email: [email protected]
LaNell Quam
LaNell is responsible for the organization and management of the office. She oversees financial recording keeping, communication and manages tasks and events of the Foundation.
Phone: (605) 692-8705
Email: [email protected]
Carol Birgen
Carol Birgen serves as Program Leader for the Teens As Teachers program. Her responsibilities include recruiting and training Teen Teachers as well as the development of curriculum lessons.
Phone: (605) 830-5831
Email: [email protected]
Board of Directors
Nick Foshiem, Sioux Falls, SD, President
Jesse Abernathy, Representing Crow Creek Reservation
Dr. Debra DeBates, Brookings
Dee Gulson, Brandon, SD
Jim Burg, Wessington Springs, SD