Christina, an experienced advocate and nonprofit professional with over 17 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, joined SDHC in May 2024. Christina has a master’s degree in Advocacy and Political Leadership with a Nonprofit Organization focus from the University of Minnesota, Duluth and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Christina serves on the Boards of Directors for the South Dakota Nonprofit Network and the Camp Unistar Foundation. Christina is a proud Hufflepuff, and in her free time she enjoys reading, crosswords, historical research, and spending time with her two daughters.

Joshua, an educator and poet, was raised in the Black Hills of South Dakota and the eastern plains of Colorado, landscapes that continually inform and inspire his professional and creative work. Joining the South Dakota Humanities Council team in January 2026, he brings over ten years of experience in education, the humanities, and public programming. He earned a Ph.D. in Creative Literary Studies and an M.A. in English from the University of South Dakota, and a B.A. in English from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Joshua is committed to connecting books, literature, and the humanities to people and communities across South Dakota through collaboration with educators, tribal communities, and statewide partners. He is an avid reader, a cat dad, and a LEGO enthusiast.

Amber, a lifelong South Dakotan, joined SDHC in December 2025. She brings over a decade of experience in operations and team development, with a strong foundation of streamlining processes and supporting organizational growth. With a background spanning strategic execution and people-first leadership, she is passionate about improving how people work—and how they feel in their roles. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children, whose energy keeps life meaningful (and full of snack negotiations). When she sneaks some free time to herself, she can be found writing free-verse poetry, attempting to bake, or scouring thrift stores in search of the world’s most perfect coffee mug.

Maribel joined SDHC in January 2026 as the Marketing Coordinator. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts (Radio, TV, and Film) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With over three years of experience in communications and digital strategy, she is passionate about using her degree and expertise to empower communities, especially youth, through inclusive storytelling. She is excited to help SDHC amplify the voices that matter most to our communities. Outside of work, she is a fitness enthusiast, enjoys live music and reading.