McVay Advisory Committee

Members are selected for the McVay Youth Partnership advisory committee based on their commitment to youth. Committee members meet with program director Jane Krentz at least twice per year to receive program updates, discuss the future direction, and provide feedback and recommendations.

Advisory committee members are expected to visit one or more program sites each year and are encouraged to meet with a group of fellows and/or interns. Members also serve as informal ambassadors for the McVay Youth Partnership to the wider community.

Mark Berkson

Professor and Chair of the Religion Department, Hamline University

Thomas Biatek

Pastor, Path of Grace United Methodist Church

Joan Decker

Member at large/Volunteer

Ellen Doering

McVay Alumni Representative

Molly Doran

Program Administrator, Hamline School of Education and Leadership

Barb Edgar

Member, Hamline Church United Methodist

Gwen Ellis

Former Youth Coordinator at Emma's Place

Heather Grantham

Director of Spiritual Formation, Hamline Church United Methodist

Hannah Hoeger

McVay Alumni Representative

Jay Jeong

Pastor, Mounds Park United Methodist Church

Eh Tha Khu

Co-Director, Karen Organization of Minnesota

Melissa Laubach

Former Program Coordinator, Liberty Plaza

Dan Loritz

Former Vice President, Hamline University

Katie Matson-Daley

The Beloved UMC

Amy and Pete Neuswanger

Members, Faith United Methodist Church

Jeff Ozanne

Pastor, Faith UMC

Martha Rice

Outreach Coordinator, Path of Grace United Methodist Church

David Stewart

Former Pastor, Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church

Mariah Tollgaard

Pastor, Hamline Church United Methodist

Kathleen Vellenga

Formerly with Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church

Yakash Wehyee

McVay Alumni Representative