Equity Committee

Meeting Dates

Here are the Equity Committee meeting dates for the 2024–25 school year. All take place at school from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and kids are welcome to join after-care so their grown-ups can attend the meeting. Click the meeting date to see the agenda or notes.

Please review the website calendar for the most up-to-date information about Equity Committee meetings and locations.

2024–25 Committee Members

Carly Dilger (she/her)
Northern Lights Climate & Culture Facilitator

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Diana Soran (she/her)
Northern Lights Parent

Diana Soran (she/her) is a parent member of the equity committee. She believes in the school’s guiding equity principle of building cross-cultural understanding, acknowledging challenges, and navigating differences so that every student and family feels supported. With her background in trauma-informed care, Diana understands how important it is to create safe and empowering spaces for everyone. She is excited to help ensure that equity remains a key part of Northern Lights.

Hannah Ludden (she/her)
Northern Lights Operations Assistant + Parent

I am a staff member and the parent of SPSNL students. This is my first year joining the equity committee and while I haven't had formal experience in equity work, I have educated myself in anti-racism and inclusion for many years. Recognizing the privilege that comes with being white, cis-gendered and neurotypical, I hope to use my position to support the on-going work of creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all students, caregivers and staff members can thrive together in community. This includes being continuously open to reflect and challenge the internal biases that live within me.

Jessica Clifton (she/her)
Chair + Northern Lights Board Member + Parent

I joined the Equity Committee because my kid and I have the privilege of feeling safe, welcome, included, and valued in our school community. I want to do what’s in my power to make sure everyone—especially students, staff, and families from marginalized communities—feels this way. I’m on a personal path of educating myself and growing bolder in actively working for change to our systems of oppression. Part of this is offering the skills I already have to help organize the Equity Committee.

Madrone Kubovcik (pronouns)
Northern Lights Parent

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Melisa Christensen (she/her)
Northern Lights Studio Teacher + Parent

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Mark Knox-Ova (he/him)
Northern Lights Board Member

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Sarah Campbell (she/her)
Northern Lights Parent

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Vivian Stroh (she/her)
Northern Lights Parent

Vivian is a passionate advocate for equity and intersectionality, driven by the belief that everyone deserves a voice in shaping inclusive communities. New to Northern Lights this year, her child is a second grader in Gretchen’s class. Vivian is deeply committed to using her privilege to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. With a focus on intersectionality, she joined the Equity Committee to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive. As a proud queer individual, Vivian is dedicated to building a school environment that evolves alongside the needs of its students, fostering a strong sense of community, justice, and belonging for all.