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About

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Vision

Mission Statement ​

Small Steps, Big Impact - Fostering long-term individual and community development one short stride at a time.

Purpose Statement 

Short Strides provides short-term training and education to empower community leaders to foster sustainable individual and community development with a special focus on helping the most vulnerable members of society. 

Board of Directors

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Dave Smith 
PhD

Co-Founder/President

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Shawn Smith
 M.Ed, MLIS, B.S.

Co-Founder/Executive Director

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Ryan Meers
PhD 

Board Member

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Gary Meers
Ed.D, M.Ed, B.S.E

Board Member

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Sarah Parris
B.A., A.A.

Board Member

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