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Amy Meyer - President
Amy received a Broadcast Production in Electronic Media; Radio, TV, Film degree from Stephens College in 1993. She moved to Las Vegas to pursue a life in Philanthropy by creating the Paul E. & Helen S. Meyer Foundation alongside her Grandparents, Paul & Helen and her Aunt Pauline Meyer in 1994. Amy has been heading the foundation since the death of her Grandfather in 1999.
The Meyer Foundation is dedicated to giving educational grants & scholarships to college students; supporting 'Ready to Learn Programming' at KLVX, PBS for Las Vegas; KNPR and contributing to the production process of such Independent Films by 'Women of Diversity' documentaries on Sara Winnamucca; 100 Women of Nevada (in which her grandmother, Helen is honored).
On an individual level, Amy has greatly contributed to various missionary groups in Bungoma, Kenya such as Marty Ward's Community for Christ through Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Las Vegas who raises the awareness of poverty in the tribes of the Bungoma area. She has since donated 5 acres of property which now hosts an orphanage, church, housing for the pastor, crops to support the parishoners and a brand new well for clean drinking water.
Since her grandmother's death in 2005, Amy began a Youth Ranch in Las Vegas for an after school program specializing in One Horse, One Trainer, One Child 100% of the Time for underprivileged youth and rescued neglected, abused horses. "The Making of White Horse Youth Ranch (WHY Ranch)", a feature-length documentary depicting the struggles and triumphs of the children and horses is currently in pre-production.
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Laurie Howard-Malm, Vice President
Laurie Howard-Malm is an “almost” Las Vegas native! Raised in Las Vegas from age three, Laurie comes from a family of dancers and musicians. Her father, Smith Howard, played percussion for many in the Las Vegas Casino/Hotel acts, including the “Rat Pack.” Laurie grew up playing in the orchestra pits as her father practiced for his upcoming shows. Watching Las Vegas grow from a small town to the resort destination of today, Laurie remembers the days when she rode her horses throughout the desert, now filled with populous streets, freeways and developments in the Las Vegas valley. Already owning three horses, Nicky, Blu Moon and Scotty, Laurie and her husband Jimmy recently adopted their first wild mustang, Cochise.
Laurie’s education took her to Westwood, California for a short time while starting a specialist degree at UCLA. She returned to complete her undergraduate and graduate degrees, dedicating 30 years of her life to education and to enriching the community through the Clark County School District. Before retiring as Special Education Facilitator at Chaparral High School, Laurie was awarded Nevada Teacher of the Year and received an award for Outstanding Special Education Program.
An original Las Vegas cowgirl, Laurie’s love for horses drove her passion to be an advocate for Nevada’s wild mustang population. Among the various boards of which she’s been a member through the years, Laurie served as Vice President in such organizations as National Wild Horse Association and Wild Horses 4 Ever. She is currently Vice President of the Paul E. and Helen S. Meyer Foundation White Horse Youth Ranch and is a founding member of America’s Wild Horse Advocates. When she’s not advocating or rescuing horses in the field, Laurie takes the time to speak on behalf of wild mustangs and educate the public about current legislation through many local news sources, including a featured segment on NBC National News with Chip Reid.
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Carol Ann Flood, Treasurer
My name is Carol Ann flood. I am 35 years old and I have been the Treasurer for the Paul E. & Helen S. Meyer Foundation for 4 years. My job entails reconciling the bank accounts, preparing a monthly Treasurer’s Report and overseeing the finances. I am also a manager for the Corner Café Coffee and Books. I have 7 employees working at the Café. I am responsible for all of the scheduling, ordering, shopping, book keeping, and coordination of events. My husband and I are currently licensed with Clark County Child Protective Services. We have fostered several children and are in the process of adopting a child that we have fostered since she was two months old. I have a love for the abandoned, neglected and abused children of Las Vegas.
I have been involved with several funds raiser which have included coordinating, overseeing all aspects of the events. With these responsibilities included filtering the money raised to the proper organizations.
Over the years, my organizational abilities have been the strength to the successful events that I have coordinated. As an example, my prior employment at Calvary Chapel Spring Valley where I was the Director of Women’s Ministry included a Women’s Christmas Tea. This event required a year of organizing with several committees. This event served 400 women.
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Rebecca Mankiller, Secretary
Rebecca Mankiller was born in Oklahoma and after a 25-year stint of staring at cows, line dancing and driving a horse in circles around barrels, she moved to Hawai’i. There, she eeked out an existence as a professional island dweller and novice hula dancer.
In 1998, Rebecca relocated to Las Vegas, where she learned to wear mainland clothes and shoes again, and her career in commercial real estate was born. Since June 2002, Rebecca has worked with Harsch Investment Properties and has headed up the operations and capital revitalization of nearly 3 million square feet of commercial, industrial and retail properties in Southern Nevada and Southern California. She has additionally overseen the operations of 11 million square feet of business owner associations, and has assisted in the development of nearly 1 million square feet of new industrial properties in the Henderson, Nevada area.
Rebecca has served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the Paul E. & Helen S. Meyer Foundation since January 2004. In January 2006, in full agreement with the vision of healing broken children and horses, Rebecca helped found the White Horse Youth Ranch along with the other Directors of the Paul E. & Helen S. Meyer Foundation.
Her hope in working with the Ranch is that she can serve as a mentor and all-around attention-lavisher on the children who come to the Ranch. Truth be told, she’s also looking forward to sneaking hugs from the horses on the Ranch when the others aren’t looking (so they won’t think she’s completely lost her happy-go-lucky exterior.)
In her spare time, Rebecca has authored ten wildly unsuccessful manuscripts, nurtures a sick obsession with “CSI,” dances hula, fosters her very own elephant through the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and wonders how it is that she got spare time.
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Pastor J. Teddy Johnson
J. teddy Johnson is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, composer, educator, orchestral conductor, choral director and music producer.
“Prolific” inadequately characterizes his unlimited, artistic abilities. Philadelphia Producer/Songwriter Phil Hurtt, describes J. Teddy as “an EXPERIENCE.”
After receiving his Bachelor of Music from the Westminster Choir College of Princeton, J. Teddy toured extensively throughout the United States and abroad. He performed an eclectic repertoire ranging from classical and country music to jazz a gospel in such prestigious locations as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Vatican in Rome, Italy.
As a veteran educator, J. Teddy has taught a variety of creative arts classes including General Music, Choral Music, Marching Band, String Orchestra, Piano, Guitar, musical Theater, Drama, Creative Writing and Careers at every grade level in the Camden city and Clark County Public School Districts. He has also provided leadership to his colleagues while serving as Chairperson for the Creative Arts Department.
J. Teddy is currently a licensed minister of the gospel, Director of Music at Hope Baptist church in Las Vegas, CEO of J. Teddy Music Incorporated, President of Prize Records, Inc. and Advisory Board Member of the Paul E. & Helen S. Meyer Foundation in Las Vegas.
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Pam Johnson
Educational leadership has always excited Pamela Johnson’s curiosity and stimulated her mind. As a future administrator, Pam desires to be a “lead teacher” who provides resources, seeks further educational development and produces quality students, staff and community. Through multi-sensory and interdisciplinary learning Pam’s teaching style is explored.
One of her key factors essential in equipping each child for life is individualized instruction. Individualized instruction lends itself to building bridges in education. It is her firm belief that teaching is a gift that is acquired by many yet few endeavor to embrace with great passion.
After obtaining her Masters degree in Education Administration & Supervision, Pam accepted the Assistant Principle’s position for elementary at Trinity Christian Schools in Las Vegas. Being tough but fair, she has earned the respect of her staff, parents and students.
Among Pam’s various accomplishments, she was crowned winner of the county, NJ and national competition of Mr. & Miss Black Teenage World Scholarship Pageant in 1986 and later became Director of the Pageant for 3 years. You can also find Pam’s name among those nominated in Who’s Who Among Colleges & Universities 1992-1993.
Before moving to Las Vegas, her style and presence not only impacted the Bethana Foster Care Agency, State Department of Education- New Jersey but Pam also was Founder and Chief Administrator of Faith Academy in New Jersey.
Since moving to Las Vegas, Pam and her husband Teddy, are successfully raising three children who love the Lord! They have opened their home and hearts to many whom have needed guidance, love and support. She also supports her husband in his ministry at Hope Baptist Church.
Pam’s eyes are continually focused on the Lord. Currently, she facilitates such small groups as “God’s Leading Ladies” in Las Vegas and holds board member positions for Prize Records nonprofit organization and Paul E. & Helen S. Meyer Foundation.
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