Board of Directors

Born and raised in the Treasure Valley, I’m fortunate to call Boise home. As a Communications Manager for the City of Boise, I get to work every day serving my community and my home. With my family history in education and a passion to serve, I’m proud to support...

I live in Boise with my husband and son, and we are proud to call the Treasure Valley home! I love living in this vibrant city. In my spare time, I enjoy participating in the wonderful activities that the Boise area has to offer such as riding on the greenbelt,...

I grew up in Tampa and went to the University of Florida where I received my BA and master’s in education and started my journey as a teacher. I later worked for an education company for seven years where I was able to travel to different struggling school districts...

I’ve lived in Idaho most of my life and love this beautiful place I call home. I grew up in Eagle, attended Boise State University and now share a home in Boise with my husband, Shawn, and our two fur children, Lucy and Winston. I work for Deloitte Tax, serving a...

I have called the Treasure Valley home since 2006, raising my two children, who enjoy all things Boise and the mountains to explore. Surrounded by a diverse and supportive community of family, friends, and colleagues, people are my passion and my life’s purpose. As...

Natalie Chatfield is a Boise native and graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Sociology. Natalie has been working in the Mortgage Loan Industry for 13 years most currently with Guaranteed Rate. Natalie has a wonderful...

Terrell Couch serves as the Program Manager of Detroit Policy Initiatives for the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), an independent, publicly-owned nonprofit committed to helping Michigan strengthen its economy through early childhood supports and...

I've lived in Boise since 2005, and the sense of community here has continually impressed me. When I learned about Giraffe Laugh's commitment to preparing children for school, supporting families, and fostering bright futures, I felt compelled to participate. Ensuring...

I have lived in Boise since 2014 after I moved here from Virginia with my wife, three kids, and three cats. I love exploring the outdoors, camping, and snowboarding. I have spent most of my career working in education at various colleges and universities as well as an...

I have lived in Meridian since 2012 and am proud to call the Treasure Valley my home. The Treasure Valley has been a great place to raise our three children. I am a Bank Manager at Bank of Idaho in Boise. I have volunteered for different organizations throughout the...

I began my Boise adventure in 2007 when I moved to the area for work. After pursuing a few other opportunities outside the state, I found myself back in 2013 and wanting to get more involved in nonprofit work and volunteering. I’m passionate about creating...

I believe that early childhood foundations are critical. Preschool children's brains develop at an astonishing rate as they make those first connections with who they are and how they perceive the world around them. This initial architecture is the foundation for all...

My husband, two daughters, and I take advantage of living in beautiful Idaho. We love to go camping, fishing, hiking, and skiing. We enjoy traveling and hope to do more as our girls grow. As a commercial lender at Mountain West Bank, I am able to help my clients...

I am an Idaho native—born in Boise and raised in eastern Idaho, returning to attend Boise State University and have called Boise my home for many years. My professional journey has spanned a career in high tech as a global marketing and business leader, a role...