Our Staff
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NANCY SWANSON
​​Executive Director
​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.
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Phone: (605) 692-8705
Email: Nancy.Swanson@sdyouthfoundation.org

​LANELL QUAM
​​Office Manager​
​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: LaNell.Quam@sdyouthfoundation.org
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​CAROL BIRGEN
​​Program Leader​
​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.
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Phone: (605) 830-5831
Email: Carol.Birgen@sdyouthfoundation.org
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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