Organizational Leadership
We are a volunteer organization serving current, past, and future Peace Corps volunteers in Kyrgyzstan.
In accordance with the Friends of Kyrgyzstan bylaws, there shall be nine members of the Board of Directors consisting of the five members of the executive committee, the three Regional Directors, and the Kyrgyz Director. The members of the Friends of Kyrgyzstan will elect the Board of Directors for a period of two years with the option to continue on for at least two more terms for a maximum of six years.
Our board members are:
- Current and Returned Kyrgyzstan Peace Corps Volunteers
- Staff of the Kyrgyz embassy
- Academic or business leaders involved with Central Asia
If you are interested in serving on the board, please contact us.
Current
Board of Directors
Past members of our Board of Directors
Thank you to all who have served in leadership positions with Friends of Kyrgyzstan.
| Name | Group |
|---|---|
| Emilia Rastrick | K-8 |
| Neil Berkowitz | K-8 |
| Jonathan Sidhu | K-2 |
| Hugh Ho | K-7 |
| Brandon Boyle | K-2 |
| Becca Ripley | K-8 |
| Brian Cowan | K-11 |
| Julie Lusher Rotherham | K-5 |
| Kris Rees | K-10 |
| Jodi Kiely | K-8 |
| Andrew Kuschner | K-18 |
| David Malana | K-18 |
| Patrick Thoendel | K-16 |
| Rejoyce Milam | K-13 |
| Carl Beien |