Staff & Board
Executive Director
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Meegan Siegwarth
Meegan brings dynamic professional leadership experience, a love of food, and a heartfelt desire to compassionately serve others, all rooted in a deep and abiding faith. Throughout her career, Meegan has led teams, built strong community partnerships, and guided strategic growth initiatives that strengthened both organizational impact and sustainability. Her background includes leadership, marketing strategy, fundraising development, and community engagement, equipping her with both the vision and practical experience needed to lead Out of a Jam into its next chapter.
OUR STAFF
Bernie Kaufman-Administrator
As the husband of our fearless leader, Bernie has been volunteering at Out of a Jam from the beginning. He works hard by helping to keep all the parts moving. He provides oversight for everything related to finance and communicates with the Board of Directors as well as major donors.
Taylor Becker-Communications and Digital Content Coordinator
Along with a deep passion for the city of Fort Wayne, Taylor brings a unique blend of experience in communications and social media. In partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, she ensures organizational messaging is aligned and that all communications faithfully reflect the organization’s values, vision, and priorities.
Founders
PAULA KAUFMAN
Paula is an entrepreneur and successful businesswoman. Her passion to help women at risk with a desire for a new and better path, led to the creation of Out of a Jam, Inc. She was our fearless leader and her creativity, generous heart, and foundational faith led to an amazing legacy. Her 8 week curriculum prepared students to excel in the workforce and to become better in every aspect of their lives. We are grateful for her legacy of Feeding, Nourishing and Transforming young adults in Fort Wayne and beyond!
Board Of Directors
The Board of Directors is committed to the mission, the people we serve in our community and the staff and volunteers that are part of this amazing organization! Our board serves in various ways from reviewing financial statements to planning fundraising events to volunteering in the kitchen.
While our primary responsibility is governance and sustainability of the organization, we also prioritize fun, food and friendship!
Melanee Findley - Board Chairman
Abeer Saeed - Development Committee
Christopher Stockamp - Strategy Committee
Shelly Rhoades - Legal & Finance Committee
Sierra Felger Legal & Finance Committee
All of us at Out of a Jam mourn the passing
of our friend and fellow board member, Tina Bennett. Her compassionate and
faithful leadership will be deeply missed.
