2023-2024 Board of Directors
We have 14 community and industry leaders serving on our volunteer Board of Directors.
If you are interested in serving on our volunteer board, please send your resume and letter of interest to read@thereadingcenter.org.
Ann Peterson, Chair
Audiologist specializing in cochlear implants; Mayo Clinic Division of Audiology, Department of Ear Nose and Throat, Retired
Joel Traver, Ed.D., Vice-Chair
Associate Professor of Leadership and Education, Winona State University College of Education
Marla Burkhart, Treasurer
Investment Operations Manager, Treasury Services, Mayo Clinic
Erin Heelan, Secretary
Community and Economic Development Consultant, Erin Heelan Consulting
Ilaya Rome Hopkins, Past Chair
Community Engagement Manager, Mayo Clinic
Marcia Henry, Ph.D., Founding Board Member
Professor Emerita, San Jose State University
Past President, The International Dyslexia Association (1992-1996)
Fellow, The Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators
Elaine Bauman
Reading Center Tutor and Practicum Instructor, Retired
Zeb Dudek
Firefighter, Rochester Fire Department
Jennifer Gowin
Vice President, Premier Bank Rochester
Brian Moser
Director of Construction and Development, Titan
Joselyn Raymundo, PharmD
Founder, Rochester Home Infusion
Opal Richards, Esquire
Attorney, Richards Law Firm, LLC
Leo G. Stern, J.D.
Mediator and Arbitrator, Stern Law Office
Jennifer Yerhot
Vice President, U.S. Bank
