Our Leadership Team

Leading by example

The SelfDesign® Learning Foundation is led by a passionate Board of Directors and Leadership Team who strive to make a difference in the lives of our learners and families.

Our Board of Directors

Carlos da Ponte

Devon Girard

Frank Heinzelmann

Verena Gibbs

Lara Kehler

Werner Knittel

Marianne Bach

SelfDesign Learning Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors consisting of up to 11 elected directors. They’re responsible for providing strategic support and expertise to ensure the continuity of the vision, legacy, and succession of leadership for SelfDesign Learning Foundation.

Our Foundation Leadership Team

Nikki Kenyon
Interim President & CEO

Dave Conroy
Chief Information Officer

Catherine Dinim
Principal

Debra Sigfusson
Director of Human Relations

Karen Zukas
Director of Communications & Marketing

Mara Hawkins
Director of Program & Service Development

Paul Mackisoc
Director of Procurement

Our School Leadership Team

Catherine Dinim
Principal

Clarissa Tufts
Vice Principal

Vanessa Kuran
Vice Principal