Seraj governance US
Seraj Board of Directors in the USA
The Seraj Library Project is governed by two Boards - one in Palestine and one in the US. Both are recognized by their respective governments as non-profit agencies, eligible for charitable donations and legally able to pursue their respective missions. Thus, corporate decisions with respect to the governance and activities of each Board are made locally. The two Boards work collegially and cooperatively.
Seraj/Palestine employs a program staff which administers the programs of Seraj in the West Bank. Direction and mission for the work are determined in Palestine. Seraj/Palestine is a community organization directed by Palestinians, for Palestinians and other West Bank residents. The Seraj Library Project is funded substantially through Seraj/US but Seraj/Palestine also works to secure local and international grants in support of its work.
Seraj/US, once known as Friends of Seraj, has two focus areas: fundraising for Seraj/Palestine and education in the US about the situation in Palestine and the importance of the work of Seraj, including through West Bank tours. Seraj/US has no staff. All work is conducted by volunteers.
More about the Seraj US Board follows:
The US Board members:
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Galen Burghardt
Board Chair
Financial Research
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Mai Khader Kakish
Board Vice Chair
PR Consultant
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John Cassel
Board Treasurer
Adult Educator
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Rima Najjar Kapitan
Board Secretary
Attorney
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Pauline Coffman
Board Nominations
Adult Educator, Ed.D
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Case Hoogendoorn
Board Attorney
Attorney, Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP
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Anne Cordes
Board Newsletter Editor
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Mary Bigelow
Board Member
Artist
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Diane Fite
Board Member
Artist
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Tamara Ghattas
Board Member
Book editor
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Margaret Griffiths
Board Member
Senior Psychologist
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Miranda Kharsa
Board Member
Public Policy Research
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Anne Koerber
Board Member
Retired Professor Emerta
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Amelia Miller
Board Member
Infant Specialist
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Senator John Millner
Board Member
Former IL State Senator
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Nasser Nabhan
Board Member
Educator
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Elisabeth (Libby) Trost
Board Member
Educator
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Sue Uhlig
Board Member
Professor
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Martha Witwer
Board Member
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The Advisory Council
The Advisory Council comprises people who have demonstrated a passion for supporting the work of Seraj and was created in 2018 to strengthen their connections with Seraj. Participation in the council is intended to be both interesting and free from undue responsibilities.
Membership of the Advisory Council changes regularly. Address any questions or comments to our Board Chair, Galen Burghardt.