Legacy Leaders
Leadership
Mary Jean Dehne, Ed.D.
Executive Director
Mary Jean Dehne
Executive Director
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
With an undeniable nudge to work with scared and struggling youth, I have been privileged to create with them the life-changing resources and relationships of LCF. There is no greater joy than to see their fear and failure turn into unstoppable determination and radiating success.
Favorite SuperHero
Miss Piggy
Favorite Artist
James Taylor
Favorite Quote
“Whether you turn to the right or the left, you will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way: walk in it.”
Coming Soon
Development Director
Alyssa Holmen
Dean of Students
Alyssa Holmen
Dean of Students
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
Favorite Superhero
Ironman
Favorite Artist
For King & Country
Favorite Quote
“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the excitement and gladness. Touch, taste, smell your way to the hidden and holy heart of it because in the last analysis, all moments are key moments. And life itself is grace.” - Frederick Buechner
Coming Soon
Dean of Students
Rohith Majhi
Co-President
Junior, Fargo South High School
Rohith Majhi
Board Member
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
Favorite SuperHero
Dr.Strange
Favorite Artist
Rohit Thapa
Favorite Quote
"If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside cannot harm us"
Delson Saintal
Co-President
Xperience Barbers, owner
Delson Saintal
Board Member
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
I joined Legacy to inspire and help bridge the social capital gap. We all need reminders, especially the younger generation, that we're capable of doing extraordinary things. The mind is powerful!
Favorite SuperHero
Black Panther
Favorite Artist
Drake
Favorite Quote
“If it’s not scary, it’s not worth doing"
Lisa Bolken, CPA
Treasurer
Number Crunchers, co-owner
Treasurer
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
I want to see all kids get opportunities to thrive. Just having someone to walk the path with you is sometimes all we need. LCF does that for the kids.
Favorite SuperHero
Wonder Woman
Favorite Artist
Music: Bruno Mars
Paintings: Claude Monet
Favorite Quote
”It is well with my soul."
Norma Tessmer
Secretary
YHR Partners, Business Manager
Norma Tessmer
Board Member
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
It has always been part of my life to give back to others some of what has been given to me. This Foundation is one way for me to assist the youth to learn how to handle the struggles of growing up in our society.
Favorite SuperHero
My mom
Favorite Artist
Native American Drums
Favorite Quote
"Out with the jive, in with the love". Anonymous
Jestina Monger
Board Member
Junior, Fargo North High School
Jestina Monger
Board Member
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
Favorite SuperHero
Wonder Woman
Favorite Artist
BTS
Favorite Quote
"Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself." - Marvey Fierstein
Ruth Inyu
Board Member
Freshman, Fargo North High School
Ruth Inyu
Co-Secretary
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
I am on the Legacy board because I want to be able to help make decisions that I know teens my age would agree on. I want to be a voice for Legacy students. I think it's important that everyone is heard and their opinions help influence the decisions the board makes, that is why I'm on the Legacy team.
Favorite SuperHero
Wonder Woman
Favorite Artist
Taylor Swift
Favorite Quote
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."- Winston S Churchill
Gloria Doescher
Board Member
Gloria Doescher
Board Member
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
My dad came from a humble beginning. His parents worked the fields of southern MN and at times the family received food and clothing from their teachers and neighbors. Growing up he had a few people who took him under their wing and gave him a chance, taught him skills, and cared about him. Those mentors gave him the courage to work hard to provide for my mom and siblings. He inspired me to be the best version of myself and to open my heart to others. Joining the Legacy Leadership team allows me to be a positive force for our children as dads teachers and mentors were.
Favorite SuperHero
Dolly Parton
Favorite Artist
Prince
Favorite Quote
“Keep your thoughts positive because your thought become YOUR WORDS.
Keep your words positive because your words become YOUR BEHAVIOR
Keep your behavior positive because your behavior becomes YOUR HABITS
Keep your habits positive because your habits become YOUR VALUES
Keep your values positive because your values become YOUR DESTINY”
― Mahatma Gandhi
Dave Kolpack
Board Member
Retired, AP Journalist
Dave Kolpack
Board Member
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
Favorite SuperHero
Lois Lane
Favorite Artist
Michael Stipe/REM
Favorite Quote
Steve D. Scheel
Advisor
Dave Artz
Board Member
Knight Printing, Sales Rep
Dave Artz
Board Member
Why are you on the Legacy Children’s Foundation team?
I am on the team of Legacy because I have seen and witnessed the amazing things that Legacy has done to change the lives of our local youth. I hope that some of my knowledge and background can be put to use in helping the Legacy team continue to grow and support our youth for many years to come. It is very humbling to be part of the team.
Favorite SuperHero
Batman
Favorite Artist
Elton John
Favorite Quote
“You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think” - A.A. Milne, Author & Poet
Richard Solberg
Advisor
How To Support Us
Educated youth leaders developed with a growth mindset to be life-long learners and servers are the future of our great country! LCF personalizes positive youth programming to achieve these goals. Your gift of time or a financial gift of any amount guarantees these outcomes are achieved. Thank you for your consideration.