Board of Directors

Joella is the Director of Operations and Programs for Kentro Christian Network, an association she has been working for since 2010. She has an MA in Development Studies and has extensive experience working with international development relief and development agencies to develop and manage projects and partnerships. It is Joella’s passion to express her love for God by being involved in the physical and emotional restoration of vulnerable children, families and their communities. She is a huge advocate of the work of Cradle & Kind!

With 15+ years of senior leadership experience in not-for-profit organizations of all sizes, Katie brings a unique combination of human resource and communications expertise. She routinely partners with leaders to align human resource strategy with the organizational objectives in an inclusive and clear manner. She knows first-hand that people are every organization’s most important asset, and that creating strategies that provide clarity and allow opportunity for growth will help the organization flourish. This has been demonstrated in her experience leading teams directly, and in designing and implementing organizational HR strategy.

Isaac was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and attended Calvin University, where he earned a degree in accounting. He spent five years as a Certified Public Accountant, working with clients in financial institutions, manufacturing, and higher education, before transitioning into business leadership.

Today, Isaac is Co-President of Zip Signs, a Burlington-based signage company, where he oversees Finance and Operations.

Isaac has a longstanding commitment to serving his community. He has served on two church boards, on the finance committee of his children’s Christian school, and as a board member of Cradle & Kind. He and his family have also supported organizations including Cradle & Kind, 541 Eatery & Exchange, The Bright Run, their local church, and Christian education.

Outside of work and volunteering, Isaac enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, cycling, cooking, and time at the cottage.

For more information, you can visit his LinkedIn profile.