CROSO Board and Staff

Photo of Board and Staff at the 2018 CROSO Benefit

CROSO's Board of Directors

These individuals passionately dedicate themselves to CROSO's mission. Board members are all volunteers and each serves on at least one committee. We are so grateful for the commitment and support of these board members!

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Amy Petersen, President

Rise Against Hunger

CROSO Board Service: 2019-present; Development Committee and Executive Committee

Jamie McCourt

Senglaub Financial Group

CROSO Board Service: 2019-present; Finance Committee and Executive Committee

Donna Pezzuto

Retired

CROSO Board Service: 2018-present; Scholar Support Committee and Executive Committee

Nestor Alvarado, Treasurer

CROSO Board Service: 2023-present; Annual Benefit Committee and Finance Committee

Amy Anichini-Schaal

ACEND, Director of Operations and Technology

CROSO Board Service: 2023-present; Annual Benefit Committee and Career and Professional Development Committee

Ivory Carr

Global Resources Enterprises, Global Director of Human Resources

CROSO Board Service: 2022-present; Annual Benefit Committee and Career and Professional Development Committee

Russ Morton

Constant Contact, Chief Product Officer

CROSO Board Service: 2022-present; Development Committee

Sharon Nagy, Vice President

Clemson University

CROSO Board Service: 2018-present; Scholar Support Committee.

Sarita Pinto

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

CROSO Board Service: 2021-present; Annual Benefit Committee and Finance Committee.

Richard Mutambuli

Staff Position: Program Coordinator

Location: Mbale, Uganda

Richard joined the CROSO staff in 2022, after working for over 20 years as a community development worker. He is experienced in community empowerment and enhancement of stakeholder involvement in development initiatives, as well as building capacity for sustainability.

Richard’s academic background (bachelor’s degree in Education from Makerere University and a master’s degree in Climate Change and Disaster Management from Busitema University) have given Richard the perspective to recognize gaps in services, especially within the education systems. Richard is excited to join the CROSO team after having been familiar with CROSO’s scholarship program since 2007 when he had been working at CROSO’s partner organization, Child Restoration Outreach. “I have worked with C.R.O. for 15 years in supporting former street children achieve their dreams through education and economic empowerment and firmly believe that everyone deserves a bright future.”

Past Board Members

We are very grateful for the service of those who have been on our board in the past. We would not be where we are today as an organization without them.

Tom Bertsche
Board Member: 2012-2016

David Blumenthal
Board Member: 2014-2018

Michael Bowen
Board Member: 2017-2021

Kathy Carey
Board Member: 2015-2018

Cathy Chester
Board Member: 2007-2012

Julie Collins
Board Member: 2007-2013

Geoff Curtis
Board Member: 2017-2022

Terri Evans
Board Member: 2021-2023

Margaret Feit Clarke
Board Member: 2007-2012

Marion Flynn
Board Member: 2007-2015

Bob Heineman
Board Member: 2007-2011

Eileen Hogan Heineman
Board Member: 2007-2014

Wendy Heineman
Board Member: 2021-2023

Lisa Hyatt
Board Member: 2010-2017

Edward Kasule
Board Member: 2013-2014

Allen Kakooza
Board Member: 2013-2015

Moses Khisa
Board Member: 2018-2019

Beth Lampson
Board Member: 2011-2021

Kyle Lauterhahn
Board Member: 2015-2018

David Matanda
Board Member: 2015-2017

Megan McBride
Board Member: 2017-2022

Margaret McClory
Board Member: 2007-2012

Tina Nolan
Board Member: 2014-2017

Margy Roberts
Board Member: 2013-2020

Sally Ryan
Board Member: 2010-2018

Omar Salem
Board Member: 2012-2017

Elsa VanHove
Board Member: 2014-2022