Kathleen Blando, President
Profession/Affiliations: MA in Speech-Language Pathology. Arts Patron. Director of Student Life and
Academics, Unity Catholic High School.

Haley Jensen, Secretary
Professional/Affiliations: Arts Educator, Choreographer, Former company member of Eclectic Edge
Dance Ensemble.

Molly Granzow, CPA, Treasurer
Professional affiliations: Senior Manager, Abdo Certified Public Accountants.

Keith Andersen
Profession/Affiliations: Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Arts Patron.

Kelli Foster Warder
Profession/Affiliations: Executive Artistic Director at Artistry Theater & Visual Arts, Community
Engagement Conductor, Inclusion Advocate.

Nancy J Gove, CBCP
Affiliations: Vice President-Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking Risk
Management. Arts Patron.

Leeanne “Dixie” Rairamo
Profession/Affiliations: Artistic Director, Youth Dance Ensemble & School. MRAC grant panelist.
Volunteer, STAGES Theater. Arts Patron.

Darrius Strong
Profession/Affiliations: Founder and Artistic Director of STRONGmovement, Dance Educator,
Choreographer; 2021 McKnight Choreographer Fellow, 2019 Jerome Hill Artist Fellow, 2017
Momentum New Works Award.

Are you interested in supporting the arts in a tangible and substantial way? Youth Dance Ensemble is seeking board members to help accomplish our mission within the South Metro community and beyond. Contact us today!