Board of Directors
Mankato Area Youth Choirs' Board of Directors is composed of nine members, each serving a three-year term.
Angela Olson
Angela is Co-President, ADA Compliance Officer, and Choir Coordinator for the Concert Choir. Angela has been on the board since 2022, and volunteers because she enjoys being involved in choir with her step-daughter. In addition to the choir, she has volunteered with Merely Players. Angela is able to bring a first hand perspective to the board by having a daughter participating in the choir. She contributes in finding ways to improve the overall experience and ideas for the upcoming season.
Angela Burnett
Angela is Co-President.
Jennie Mills
Jennie is Secretary and is starting her third year on the board. Her family has been a part of MAYC for 18 years. In addition to being on the board she has volunteered as a Choir Coordinator, tour chaperone, and photographs many of the choirs' performances. Jennie is interested in helping families address financial considerations as part of the nonprof. She brings a distinct perspective to the board as a single mother and a parent of children with disabilities. Jennie feels that MAYC has provided many opportunities for her children to grow as musicians and wants to give back to the organization.
Morgan Lenhoff
Morgan is the Uniform Coordinator, Program Workspace Manager, and provides support in planning and carrying out community events, including the Winter and Spring Concerts. Morgan has participated in the nonprofit community in Mankato as a Board Member and Treasurer for Multiple Blessings, a support group for moms of multiples, for four years, has volunteered with Mending Spiritis Animal Rescue since 2014, and started as the Uniform Coordinator with MAYC in 2018. Morgan developed a strong sense of devotion for the nonprofit sector during her time working at Girls Inc. and the YMCA serving youth from various backgrounds and socioeconomic standings. Since becoming a mother, she has continued to work with nonprofits as a way to be involved in her children's activities. This experience gave her a deep appreciation for how nonprofits seek to be inclusive and serve their communities.
Leah Ries
Ex-officio Member
Leah is the Artistic Director and she directs both the Allegro and Concert choirs.
Jessica Lanes
Jessica assists with grants and fundraising as part of the Board and joined the Board in 2022. Jessica is excited to support the mission of MAYC as a board member. She enjoys being involved in activities with her daughter and supporting her interests. She is part of the Women's Giving Circle in the Mankato Area Foundation, and supports many local non-profits through attending events and fundraisers. Jessica take special interest in kids and families experiencing financial hardship or economic insecurity. Her commitment to working on grants is to make sure that no student is turned away from experiencing the joy of music in their life. She also understand the importance in non-traditional methods of learning and how music can teach in ways that conventional classroom learning cannot. She feels that serving on the board may seem like a daunting commitment, but working with MAYC has been valuable and easier than she expected! We welcome help for events or serving on the board.