The Säjai® Foundation is guided by the expertise and passion of many wonderful experts. These individuals ensure focus and clarity of mission in reaching children in an effective, meaningful way and in maximizing Foundation resources.
Robert Ashcraft, Ph. D.
Director, Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation Associate Professor, School of Community Resources and Development Arizona State University
NRPA Board of Trustees
Bob Bierscheid, M.Ed., CPRP
Bierscheid Consulting, LLC Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Saint Paul, MN 2002-2009 (retired) Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Roseville, MN 1987-2002
Corly Brooke, Ph. D.
Retired Interim Chair and Professor of Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University
Noreen Buhmann, M.A., EDLD
Volunteer Resources Manager, Three Rivers Park District, 2007-present Director, Service Learning and Community Service, Gustavus Adolphus College, 2003-2007 Branch Manager, YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis, 1992-2003
Melissa Hanson, M.B.A.
President Säjai® Foundation Maple Grove, MN
Erin King,
M.Ac., L.Ac.
Master in Acupuncture and Licensed Acupuncturist
Steve King
Chairman, Landscape Structures Inc. American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fellow Certified Playground Safety Inspector Founding member and past president of IPEMA (International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association)