Darnisha Orcutt | Board Chair

Darnisha graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology. She has devoted 13 years to serving youth through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County, starting as a Youth Development Professional and continuing to develop her leadership skills into her current role as Director of Programs, where she oversees youth programs across three locations.

Keith Donahue | Vice Board Chair

Keith Donahue currently provides support to Idaho charters as the Director of School Strategy and Operations for BLUUM. Prior to this role, he spent 11 years at Sage International School, serving as a founding board member, Development Director, and Executive Director. With 12 years as a legal professional, Keith advised government clients, drafted legislation, and ensured compliance. Keith holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark School of Law.

Basile Beaty | Treasurer

Basile Beaty, the co-owner and managing member of Verdant CrossFit, focuses on consulting businesses with strategic initiatives, process management, due diligence, and project implementations. He has a B.A. in English and Russian from Amherst College, an M.A. in Curriculum and Education from University of Mississippi, and an M.A. in Comparative Literature from University of Southern California.

Tracy Sedano

Tracy Sedano is an Idaho native and a graduate of Boise State University. She spent two years teaching special education in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of Teach For America, where she earned her master’s degree in Special Education. Tracy moved back to Idaho and in 2016 joined Teach For America’s Idaho region, where she served as a teacher coach for several years and is now the Director of Programs for program corps members and alumni.

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Colleen Mackay

Colleen Mackay holds an M.A. in Special and Elementary Education from American University and a C.A.S. in Educational Leadership from National-Louis University. With extensive experience as a Special Education teacher, Assistant Principal, Program Director, and CEO, Colleen is now the New School Officer at BLUUM, where she applies her expertise to identify and nurture new school leadership talent.

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Whitley Caka

Whitley Hawk is a seasoned HR professional with over 13 years of experience in both military and civilian sectors. She currently serves as the HR Officer for Idaho Trust Bank. Whitley previously co-founded Inclusive Idaho, a nonprofit whose mission is to support historically excluded communities, such as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+, and promote inclusion and belonging by focusing on advocacy, support, and coalition-building.

Stephanie Jarvis

Stephanie Jarvis is a managing partner at Modern Woodmen of America, with a passion for supporting business owners, families, and individuals to plan for a secure financial future. Stephanie completed extended studies on FIC and FICF designations, and is currently taking a course in Leadership at the American College of Financial Services. She attended Boise State University and the American Institute of Health Technology, and is a lifelong learner always seeking personal growth opportunities.

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Erick Gutierrez

Erick Gutierrez is an experienced project manager in marketing, communications, and graphic design with nearly 10 years of experience coupled with a degree in Graphic Design from Northwest Nazarene University. He currently serves as a Project Manager for creative agency SOVRN, drawing from previous roles as Account Coordinator at Stoltz Marketing Group and Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Treasure Valley Family YMCA.

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