By Hannah Amos

The American Legion Auxiliary Foundation supports ALA programs and positively impacts veterans, military, and their families. The ALA Foundation Board of Directors maintain that mission by bringing together their diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 

Being a beacon for others, a strong group of returning board members and new faces are working together to advance the ALA mission.


A warm welcome to Janice “JJ” Boyer
From Pennsylvania, 44-year ALA member Boyer is joining the Board for her first three-year term as an elected director. Eligible through her father, a World War II veteran, and brother, who was killed in action in the Vietnam War, she brings not only her Gold Star Sister perspective but her extensive unit, district, and department leadership experience. 

Throughout her membership, Boyer has been involved with the Auxiliary Emergency Fund, ALA Girls State, Juniors, and Legislative programs. With her passion for these programs, she’s bringing her love of mentoring both ALA members and youth to the board. 

Boyer hopes to continue the ALA’s service to veterans, children and youth, and local communities while she serves as a board member. 

Experienced leadership returning
Diane Duscheck, from Wisconsin, and Anne Parker, from Florida, were both elected to serve another three-year term. Both are bringing strong institutional knowledge and continued commitment to the Foundation. 

Duscheck has a longstanding history of leadership within her 65-year ALA membership, including serving as ALA National President in 2017-2018. Her support of the ALA Foundation predates her service with her strong support of the ALA Mission Endowment Fund during her presidency. Beyond her ALA and Foundation experience, her time as a seventh- and eighth-grade science teacher and school union representative, paired with her various community service activities, will be concentrated on following the ALA’s legacy of Service Not Self. 

Parker, a 19-year member, is continuing her service as the Foundation secretary. She not only brings Auxiliary leadership from unit, department, and national levels and past Foundation Board experience, but external nonprofit and community board experience. She has served on The Compass Community's Board of Directors, the board of directors for Interfaith Emergency Services, and as the 2018-2019 Blue Star Mothers of America national president. 

Duscheck’s and Parker’s backgrounds within the ALA and the Foundation — along with their diverse personal experiences — will be a strong asset to the board.

Say “hello” to the 2026-2027 ALA Foundation Board of Directors:

• President: Cathleen MacInnes
• Vice President: Laura Santino
• Secretary: Anne Parker
• Treasurer: Terri Wallace
• Elected Directors: Janice “JJ” Boyer, Sandra Rice, Shawnika Hunt, Dr. Teresa Nunez, Diane Duscheck, and Marge Christianson
• Ex-Officio Directors: Dr. Coral May Grout, Marybeth Revoir, and Kathy Daudistel
• Appointed Director, National Finance Committee: Nancy Brown-Park
• ALA National Vice President: Dr. Lisa Chaplin 
• ALA National VA&R Chair: Melanie Taylor

Board members are tasked with responsible stewardship of Foundation resources, support for ALA programs, grantmaking, fundraising, and long-term sustainability.

Learn more about the ALA Foundation Board of Directors and read board member bios on the ALA Foundation website.

The ALA Foundation is always looking for passionate and driven members to join and continue making a positive impact on veterans, military, and their families. Make sure to follow the ALA on socials @ALAforVeterans to stay up to date on all things ALA, including the Foundation and how to be involved. 

Have any questions about the Foundation? Reach out to ALAF@ALAforVeterans.org.