Board of Directors
Chairman: Sonja Sweek, Chairman@foyerdesion.org
Mother of three adopted internationally, and biological mother of one. Retired U.S. Foreign Service Officer. Experience as a youth employment and personal counselor, adoption caseworker, construction manager. MA in education, bilingual English/Spanish. Grandmother of nine.
“I have always believed in adoption, as I myself was adopted. In my immediate family, my siblings and I have adopted children of every racial group and from seven different countries. I was invited in March 2010 by Foyer de Sion Orphanage director Guesno Mardy to accept the position of Chairman of the Board. My daughter, Dr. Rachael Winston, is the Board physician, and she has made two trips to Haiti to medically evaluate and treat the children of Foyer. Her first trip was for 10 days immediately following the January 12, 2010 earthquake.”
I devote my time to this effort because how can one not love the orphans of Haiti? They are beautiful, endearing, vulnerable, and full of promise.
Donations: Monica Skopec, donations@foyerdesion.org
Monica joined the Board of Foyer de Sion, Inc. shortly after the earthquake in January 2010 when she realized the incredible need for action in Haiti. She brings with her extensive experience working with non-profits and fundraising. As a mother of five with an education background, she is drawn to working with kids and advocating their cause for a better life and living environment. She loves coaching soccer, working with kids and traveling with her family.
Treasurer: Janice McArthur, treasurer@foyerdesion.org
Janice McArthur is a retired college professor. She has made 4 trips to Haiti where she fell in love with the children and their beautiful, happy smiles. She currently serves Foyer de Sion as treasurer and is happy for the opportunity to do so.
Technology Specialist: Carie Kelsey, jsedrick@foyerdesion.org
Carie’s passion for Foyer de Sion came to life after meeting Guesno and Majorie Mardy, the founders of the orphanage. In the most dire circumstances themselves, it is easy to see their dedication to a life of service. Carie’s background of technical writing and owning a business serves the board in the website and social media areas. She resides in Idaho and is a wife and mother of three boys.
Julie James-Cutforth
Julie came across Foyer de Sion and the Mardys while searching for a meaningful way to help after the earthquake. The more she read, the more she was moved by Guesno & Majorie and their commitment to so many helpless children and knew she had found the place. She and her husband, Dan, have since hosted two fundraising events in their home for the kids of Foyer and feel it's such a great way to have people come together for a fun evening that makes a real difference. A former talent manager, she lives in Los Angeles with Dan and their three daughters. She was honored to recently be asked to join the Board of Foyer de Sion and hopes to be able help the Mardys make life better and brighter for the precious children in their care.
Foyer de Sion is a licensed and registered creche in Haiti. We are also registered in the United States as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Your generous contributions help provide food, clothing, health care, education, donation shipping, all nurturing needs for the children and the building of the new Foyer de Sion orphanage. Click on the links below for more information about donating to Foyer de Sion.
