Meet the Board

HI! My name is Bekah, and I serve as the DOVIA Past President for 2025. I'm a graduate of Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. Go Zags! I have worked at Sanford Health for 3 years as the Volunteer Coordinator. Working with volunteers is so rewarding, especially when we see the impact they make and hear how they are impacted, as well! When I am not working, you can find me spending time with my now one year old baby girl, attending football or basketball games to support my husband, Marc, as he coaches at the high school level, or playing with our pup, Rui. We enjoy being outdoors when nice weather allows, venturing around Sioux Falls and spending time with our families! 

My name is Bella, and I serve as the DOVIA President for 2025. My first experience coordinating volunteers was in High School as a Serving and Learning Together (SALSA) Youth Action Council leader. I continued on to serve on Augustana’s Serving and Learning Together (SALT) board for 4 years in college. After graduating from Augie with a degree in Psychology, I worked in various human services positions until I entered the field of volunteer management as the Eastern Volunteer Coordinator with Feeding South Dakota. My current role is with The Helpline Center as the Volunteer Connections Manager. I love promoting volunteerism across the state. My greatest blessings are my two little ones, Brooks (2) and Isla (1), alongside my husband, Andrew.  

Hello! I’m Paige, and I’m excited to step into the role of DOVIA Vice President for 2025. I graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor’s in Sports, Recreation, and Park Management and a Master’s in Sport and Recreation Administration. I’ve been the Volunteer Coordinator at the Outdoor Campus – Sioux Falls since June 2021, and I love every minute of it! My work at the Outdoor Campus also lets me be part of the Casting for Recovery – South Dakota team, where we organize free fly fishing retreats for breast cancer survivors. 

Working with volunteers who give their all to make our community better is what gets me up and ready to go every day. Outside of work, I’m hanging out with my fiancé, Ben, and our son, Henry. I’m all about hiking, camping, kayaking, climbing, fly fishing, snowboarding—you name it. If it involves the outdoors, I’m in!

Hi! My name is Amanda and I serve as the DOVIA Treasurer for 2024-2025. My undergraduate is in Healthcare Management from National American University and my graduate degree is in Ministry Leadership from Wesley Seminary. Most of my Volunteer Coordinating experience comes from leading volunteers in the church kid’s ministry setting. More recently I have worked at the Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety as the Volunteer Coordinator.  I am now the Executive Assistant and Donor Relations Manager at LifeLight Communications. I have a passion for volunteering in the community. My husband and I have a ministry called East River Hip Hop Ministry in which we find ways that we can volunteer in the community all year around, and I am in charge of coordinating volunteers for the ministry. My favorite thing to do outside of work is to spend time with family. Our free time consists of soccer games, band concerts, campfires, and volunteering in the community.  

I'm Alyssa Albrecht, and I’m the Eastern Volunteer Coordinator at Feeding South Dakota. I bring previous experience in a Secretary role, having served from 2016-2017 with Toastmasters at Wells Fargo. During my time with Toastmasters, I also held positions as Sergeant at Arms (2015-2016) and Vice President of Membership (2017-2018).

My professional journey has included roles in processing, underwriting, and compliance in the mortgage industry, followed by a focus on solar energy loans. In 2023, I changed my career path and joined Feeding South Dakota’s Development team.

With a background in Psychology and as a registered yoga instructor, I’ve gained skills in clear communication, attention to detail, and organization. I am excited to serve as 2025-2026 DOVIA Secretary.

We are always looking for new members to share their skills on the DOVIA board. Contact siouxempiredovia@gmail.com to learn more about positions and express interest.