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Board of Directors

One of Giving Voice's greatest strengths is its board. Giving Voice is dedicated to growing a diverse board with accomplished leaders across the arts and medical fields as well as experts in well-being and care. See below of a list of our board members.

 

If you are interested in joining our board, please reach out to our Executive Director, Eyleen Braaten, eyleen@givingvoicechorus.org.

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Terry Barclay

Director of Neuropsychology, HealthPartners Center for Memory and Aging 

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Richard Golden, MD

Retired Board Certified Neurologist

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Jim Jensen

Head of R&D, Heart Rhythm Management, Image Guided Therapy Devices - Philips 

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Carole Lee Randall

Community Volunteer 

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Hilary Smedsrud

Retired PR Professional/Community Volunteer 

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Frank Bennett PhD, M.Div

End-Of-Life Care Communication Researcher, Educator 

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Patricia Izbicki, Ph.D

Medical Science Liaison/Affiliate Assistant

Professor, Octave/Florida Atlantic University

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Girard Miller

Retired corporate attorney and care giver advocate​

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Shahzore Shah

Singer, Music Educator 

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Margie Dines

Community Volunteer 

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Helen Jackson Lockett-El

Retired Community Engagement Planner and Grief & Loss Support Consultant 

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Emily Pearl

Lead Product Manager - Target Creative 

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John Shaw

Director, Finance, Banner Health 

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