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.

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.

Stacy, who joined SDHC in 2021, graduated from South Dakota State University with a BS and an MS in Sociology and an MEd in Adult & Higher Education. Her responsibilities include implementing programs like Humanities Café and Veterans initiatives, developing new programs like the upcoming America 250 commemoration, coordinating the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street tours, and managing the distribution of thousands of books to young readers. She also assists with the Festival of Books and spearheads volunteer recruitment and management. Always seeking to learn something new, Stacy enjoys spending her free time immersed in a documentary or a book, preferably with a cat in her lap.

Maribel, originally from Chicago, 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.