Board of Directors

Led by Passionate People

The Institute for Global Education is volunteer-driven and led by the following Board of Directors, A-Z:

Gerard Akkerhuis, Board Co-Chair

Gerard Akkerhuis received a Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University in 1990 and has been a volunteer in public service since then, serving on several boards.  Currently he is active with the Grand Rapids Industrial Workers of the World and the Grand Rapids Friends Meeting (Quakers).  In 2020, Gerard retired from his job at the Kent County Courthouse as a Clerk Typist after 22 years of service.  After a year off, he went back as a part-time Rehire

 

Mitchell Dzurisin

Tyler Henderson

Barb Howard

Juliette Kibby

Chuck Neller, Graphic Design  Self Portrait of Chuck Neller

In 2004 Chuck Neller, among others, began videotaping monthly discussions of our group, together with members of the public. “IGE Talks” continues, but when topics present themselves rather than monthly. When it became affordable, we posted our videos at IGE Talks, where they are still available.

 

Eduardo Montiel

Tom Nieboer

Emerson Wolfe – Board Co-Chair