Board of Directors

Joella is the Director of Operations and Programs for Kentro Christian Network, an association she has been working for since 2010. She has an MA in Development Studies and has extensive experience working with international development relief and development agencies to develop and manage projects and partnerships. It is Joella’s passion to express her love for God by being involved in the physical and emotional restoration of vulnerable children, families and their communities. She is a huge advocate of the work of The Baby Depot!

With 15+ years of senior leadership experience in not-for-profit organizations of all sizes, Katie brings a unique combination of human resource and communications expertise. She routinely partners with leaders to align human resource strategy with the organizational objectives in an inclusive and clear manner. She knows first-hand that people are every organization’s most important asset, and that creating strategies that provide clarity and allow opportunity for growth will help the organization flourish. This has been demonstrated in her experience leading teams directly, and in designing and implementing organizational HR strategy.

Isaac Hoogland was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. He attended Calvin University where he graduated with a degree in accounting. Isaac spent five years working as a Certified Public Accountant, providing services to clients in the financial institution, manufacturing, and higher education sectors.

Isaac has a history of volunteer work, including serving on two different church boards and on the finance committee at the Christian school attended by their children, Lincoln (13) and Evelyn (10). Isaac and Kaitlin are active members of Westside Church in Hamilton, where Kaitlin currently serves on the board.

Apart from his professional and volunteer commitments, Isaac supports various charities, including The Baby Depot, 541 Eatery & Exchange, The Bright Run, and their local church and Christian school.

In his free time, Isaac enjoys spending time with his family at their cottage, watching his children’s sports activities, staying active, and pursuing his unique hobby of learning new hobbies.

For more information, you can visit his LinkedIn profile.