Meet the Board of Directors

Executive Director: Sister Yvette Mallow

Sr. Yvette, Benedictine nun and Mother Superior, is our founder, grant writer, historian, fund-raiser, and spiritual guide for our endeavors.

 

President: Bill Lehtinen

Bill, a retired construction/operations manager, works collaboratively with board members to plan and guide activities in support of the Refuge of Mercy.

 

Vice President: Dennis Lehtinen

Dennis, a construction/operations manager and owner of a construction company, manages the extensive Refuge renovation projects.

 

Treasurer: Mary Trykoski

Mary, an accountant, keeps our financial transactions in order.

 

Secretary; Kay Morison

Kay, a psychologist, takes the minutes and edits text for our website.

 

Board Member: Tom Fritz

Tom, a lawyer, offers legal advice.

 

Board Member: Donald Gregory

Donald, a Christian, an information technology professional, and former treasurer for our board, uses his organizational talents to keep us focused on our mission and goals.

 

Board Member: Michael Roybal

Michael, our former president, vice president, secretary, and the developer of our first websites, continues to advise the board.

 

Board Member: Kathi Swarthout

Kathi, a real estate agent, organizes fund-raising activities

 

Associate Board Member: Chris Gaines

Chris, our former Secretary, continues to participate in fund-raising efforts and community outreach.

 

Web Administrator: Carole Wilson

Carole, a personnel manager, uses her technical expertise to manage the web site.

 

                  The Sisters from Chile Enjoy a Gathering with
                    Members of the Merciful Love Connection  

                   Left to right: Sr. Yvette, Sr. Mari, Sr. Sylvia,

                    Claudia, Chris, Bill, Sr. Edith, Dennis, Kay

 

The Sisters of the Congregation of Merciful Love make the Refuge an oasis of hope. We feel blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of it.

 

To contact individual board members, our email addresses are listed in Contact Us/Donate

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