About Us

Board of Directors

Ms. Douglas' dreams of success as an athlete began when she was just a toddler. Her affection for running grew as a youth and her dream was to be an Olympic Track and Field contender. Although those dreams have not been realized, Ms. Douglas now has new dreams which include furthering the mission of Foundation IX.

A native of Jamaica, Ms. Douglas began her college education at the University of the West Indies where she succeeded as a student and runner. She transferred to the University of Minnesota on a Track and Field Scholarship and was a student at the Carleton School of Management. She was Captain of the Track and Field team for three years, providing leadership amongst her peers and training tips to teammates. Upon graduation, Ms. Douglas who studied accounting combined it with her love of sports by obtaining Master's Degree in Sports Management. She is a Certified Public Accountant employed at LarsonAllen LLP in Minneapolis.

Ms. Douglas is passionate about Foundation IX because she has seen first-hand the benefits of being involved in sports as a young woman. Although she achieved success in her academics, she believes that her participation in sports enhanced her chances for a college scholarship and opened doors for travel, self-esteem, and leadership.

Board of Directors

Shelly Boyum-Breen
Foundation IX Founder/President

Nancy Hite
CEO YWCA of Minneapolis, Retired

Rayla Allison
Title IX Attorney,
Professor of Sports Marketing,
University of Minnesota

Joanne Grobe
Creative Partner, velvetpeel

Regina Sullivan
Senior Associate Athletic Director,
University of Minnesota

Shannon Pierce
Principal, Stagetime Productions

Stacey Clawson
Director of Curriculum and
Instructional Support,
Capella University

Joan Barnes
President
sweetspot
Strategic Communications & PR

Kadian Douglas
Staff Accountant,
Nonprofit and Government
LarsonAllen

Paul Schroeder
Retired, Capella University