Partnership for the Education of Children in Afghanistan
Building Peace, One School at a Time
Board of Directors
Dr. ELAINE R. MILLAM is a senior organizational consultant and executive coach helping leaders to maximize their effectiveness and facilitate organizational well-being. She has had over 30 years of leadership experience in the private, public and non-profit sectors, in leadership and organizational effectiveness. Her expertise in coaching, designing and leading both small and large system change processes, team effectiveness and strategic planning has helped her build a client base that includes many Fortune 100 organizations. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with Masters degrees in Educational Psychology (1980) and Industrial Relations (1982) and recently earned her doctorate in Educational/Organizational Leadership at UST (2005). She is a certified coach through the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara and serves on their adjunct faculty; she is also an associate with The Center for Character-Based Leadership in Minneapolis. She teaches Leadership Effectiveness at The University of St. Thomas and also with the Office of Naval Research is Washington, D.C.
Mark Anderson (Treasurer) is currently a Relationship Manager in US Bank. He has been the treasurer of PECA for the past 2 1/2 years. He lives in South Minneapolis with his wife Sarah and their new daughter Laura. He is dedicated to promoting the mission of PECA as a board member. Mark is a head coach baseball for the Minneapolis youth baseball association, is a loyal Twins and Gophers fan. Mark came to us from the Bloomington Rotary Club, a long term supporter of P.E.C.A. He is unfortunately not able to keep this up because of scheduling conflicts.
Nancy Moe (Secretary) is born in Minneapolis and holds an Associate Degree in
Electronics from Northwestern Electronics Institute Minneapolis. She is currently working at
Johnson Controls Inc., and this will be her 27th year. Nancy is well known in the community for her long term advocacy on issues of peace, Instant Runoff Vote and single payer universal Healthcare.
She is a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and is actively involved in the Outreach Committee. She is married to Dave Moe and has one child from a previous marriage - Joshua. Both Nancy and Dave became proud grandparents in 2009. Her interests include cooking, gardening, sewing, films, travel and weekends at lake cabin in Wisconsin.
Jody McCardle (President) Jody has a B.A. in English and a minor in Women Studies form the University of Minnesota. Jody McCardle brings 18 years experience working in the non-profit community to; improve health systems ability to provide quality patient and cultural care, reduce poverty in Minnesota, and improve interfaith relations through civic engagement. A former Interfaith Congregational Organizer and Lobbyist for the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition, Jody brings a broad range of relationships with religious leaders, elected officials and grassroots organizing capacity. Prior to JRLC Jody worked at the YWCA of Minneapolis as a peer counselor for women with breast cancer and their loved ones; facilitated and built relationships with health care administration to develop opportunities for the Health Care staff to learn through survivor led Oncology panels at HCMC, University of Minnesota, and Abbott Northwestern Hospital. A longtime believer in the connection between the environment and cancer, Jody Chaired the Public Policy Committee, "Turning the Tides, Creating a Cancer Free Environment Now", the first ever Minnesota hearing regarding how public policy can increase or reduce the risk of cancer in Minnesota. Jody is committed to bringing her experience and resources to international development that understands the connection between public health, education and peace.
David Moe has a BA from St. Olaf College Northfield MN. He worked at Abbott Northwestern Hospital for 22 years as a Mental Health Counselor in inpatient psychiatry and has been a Financial Advisor since 1992 helping individuals and families make good financial decisions. Dave is well known in Minnesota for his long term activism and volunteer work on issues related to peace, Instant Runoff Voting and Single Payer Universal Health Care. He is a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and actively involved in the Peace with Justice Committee. Dave is married to Nancy Moe with 2 children from a previous marriage - Daniel 24 and Lindsey 26. Dave’s interests include politics, international travel, baseball, biking, swimming, films and weekends at lake cabin in Wisconsin
