I was born and raised in Chicago and the surrounding areas where from an early age I was able to appreciate how geographical location, income, and public services influence what a child can access. During my medical school training, I worked with families living with a spectrum of life circumstances that influenced how they raised their children. I moved to…

I originally hail from Northern Ontario, Canada but have called Alaska home for close to 50 years. My heart is happiest in the wild! I went to high school here in Homer then left for university and new adventures.  I moved back with my husband 21 years ago to raise our three children in a community and environment that nurtured…

My name is Lauren Jerew and I am honored to serve on the Sprout board. I believe that supporting young families leads to children becoming empathetic, curious, and well-rounded adults. The services offered by Sprout invest in not only the children of today, but our communities for generations to come. I have a MBA from Clarion University and work in…

Growing up in a rural area of Colorado, I very early on felt the impact of financial disparities on children and families. Over the course of my career I have worked hard to find the best way to have a lasting impact on the children and families in our communities. I began my career working in pre-schools, and my love…

I was born here in Homer. My early childhood was spent across the bay - my father managed the Tutka Bay Hatchery through the Department of Fish and Game in the 70’s until 1990 when he was transferred to Nome. As a family, we resided there for over six years. We loved everything about Nome and spent just as much…