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Rebecca Pohlad, Secretary

Rebecca was introduced to the San Juan Islands in 2001. She splits her time among Minneapolis, Palm Desert and San Juan Island, but San Juan has increasingly become “home” since 2003.

After many years of active community service in the Twin Cities, including twelve years on the Walker Art Center board, Rebecca has quietly but consistently been active in her local community. She serves as an advisor to the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor and was an instrumental part of the new shelter building project. Rebecca currently serves on the board of Peace Island Medical Center and has served on the board of the San Juan Island Community Foundation since 2008.

At the pleasure of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, Rebecca served for six years on The Kennedy Center Board in Washington, DC as the chair of the development committee.

Rebecca’s respect and appreciation for the San Juans complements her long-time love and support of community, children and animals. Even with this enduring dedication and effort, Rebecca is first and foremost a homemaker and mother. She and her husband, Bob, have three sons, three daughters-in-law, nine grandchildren and three German Shepherds.