Not at all.

Yes, I have read and can agree.

Young people are growing up in a world that is vastly more complicated and treacherous than what I grew up in. I was fortunate to have parents that helped me to navigate my adolescence. Unfortunately, some young people don’t have the same support.  I would like to provide support to the organization in Fairbanks that is providing and meeting the basic needs of a vulnerable population, in the hopes of having an impact on their lives so that they can reach their fullest potential.

Furthermore, professionally I work for an organization that serves a population that most want to conveniently forget about due to the severity of their illness. It is my belief that the clients that I serve would be much better off if there had been some form of early intervention. I believe that FYA can provide the compassion and demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ that will change the trajectory of a young persons life and I am excited to be considered.

business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector:

In my first career I was a project manager and was responsible for prime contracts worth more than $75 million. I lead several teams during my career, the largest numbering 6 team members.

In the past I have served as a small group leader and demonstrated leadership abilities that afforded me the opportunity to become a shepherd coach and senior shepherd coach. As a shepherd coach I was directly responsible for providing support, guidance, and leadership to 10 small group leaders, and as a senior shepherd coach I was responsible for 8 – 10 shepherd coaches and assisting with developing strategic goals for those under my care.

As an undergraduate I served the collegiate chapter of my fraternity as the secretary.

I believe that I have the gift of looking for the exception or flaws of proposals or ideas. I look for ways to make improvements and fine tune ideas so that the highest quality product is delivered.

I also have a person centered approach which affords me the opportunity to be a vocal advocate for those that I love and serve, both personally and professionally.

Furthermore, in my Proffesional role, I have worked with difficult youth and developed a rapport with them. Ultimately, this rapport allowed me to better understand their needs and help me to collaborate with them to find ways to appropriately have their needs met. If i am approved to participate as a board member I plan to use this skill to work directly with the youth and help them to become advocates for their needs and the needs of their peers.

Bob Bernard (907) 590-2953

Rachel Madden-Connor (703) 477-8577