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Board of Directors

Jessica Taylor, PhD

Jessica Taylor (she/her) is a seasoned executive specializing in leadership development and executive strategy and founding Board Member of the Grove Initiative.

Chair of the Board

Mariko Gilman, MA

Mariko Gilman (she/her) is a certified trauma informed coach, facilitator and leadership development consultant and a founding member of the Grove Initiative

Secretary

Kevin Bussema

Kevin Bussema (he/him) is a nonprofit strategy and leadership consultant with 20 years experience of executive nonprofit experience and a founding member of the Grove Initiative.

Treasurer

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