Board of Directors

Chair:  Dr. Stephen V. Monsma

Dr. Monsma is the Research Fellow at the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics at Calvin College, and Professor of Political Science, Emeritus, Pepperdine University.

Treasurer:  Kimberlee LaGee Ross

Ms. Ross is grant and donor relations manager at Charities Aid Foundation America, following service in the Department of Labor Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and with World Vision USA.  She holds an MA in public policy and international relations (Pepperdine University).

Secretary:  Kristin J. Robbins

Ms. Robbins has served as a director of the Banyan Community CDC, executive director of the Partnership for Choice in Education, and as a legislative director for a US Congressman.  She holds an MA in economics.

Stanley-Carlson-Thies (IRFA President)

Dr. Carlson-Thies is founder and President of IRFA.  From 1992 to 2008, he served as director of social policy studies at the Center for Public Justice, except for the period 2001-2002, when he was an associate director in the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.