Rebecca Lange-Thernes

Rebecca Lange-Thernes is an accomplished Executive Director specializing in financial literacy for marginalized youth, with a background in public policy and nonprofit management from Johns Hopkins University.

She has successfully expanded the Stocks in the Future program from 8 to 16 schools in just three years, demonstrating her expertise in strategic planning and program growth.

Rebecca brings a diverse skill set to the table, with experience as a classroom teacher, administrator, curriculum designer, and instructional facilitator.

Her talents extend to marketing and communication, as she has leveraged various techniques on national, state, and local levels to increase program visibility.

As a liaison, Rebecca bridges the gap between educators, administrators, and international field staff, facilitating effective communication and collaboration on ongoing projects.

She excels in areas such as networking, presentational skills, writing, international relief and development, budget planning, donor relations, and volunteer program facilitation.

Rebecca's educational background includes a Certificate in Nonprofit Studies from Johns Hopkins University, a B.S. in Education/Music Education from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and an M.Ed. in Curriculum Design from Loyola College in Maryland.

Throughout her career, Rebecca has held key roles such as Executive Director at Stocks in the Future, Instructional Facilitator at Johns Hopkins University, and Study Tour Director at Lutheran World Relief.

She has also served as Director of Admissions at Baltimore Lutheran School, Campaign Educator at Lutheran World Relief's Stand With Africa Campaign, and as a Middle School Teacher for over a decade.