Mosaic brings people together through the joy of creation, celebration, and art education. Our mission is to be a place for people to learn, play, create, and celebrate. Our vision is to contribute to a positive, thriving, and strong community. The Mosaic arts classroom offers low-cost art classes every week Monday through Wednesday. The building is available for private event rentals Thursday through Sunday. Mosaic values sustainability, operating within a historical, LEED-certified building in uptown Sioux Falls.
The mission of Mosaic is put into motion every day by three, dedicated full-time staff. As a nonprofit, operational work is overseen and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of professionals across a variety of industries in Sioux Falls.
Executive Director, Deanna Parker, grew up in the Sioux Falls area and has long had a passion for nonprofits. As a history buff, Deanna relishes working in a historical building in downtown Sioux Falls and being close to many things that make Sioux Falls unique.
“I love seeing happy children and adults with their art creations or excited couples searching for the perfect wedding venue. I feel so privileged to work for Mosaic and I look forward to the little joys and challenges every day!”
In her free time, Deanna chases her energetic children, reads, and tries new things as much as possible!
Education Director, Anna graduated from USD in Art Education and quickly developed a passion for creativity and community working at Mosaic. “I am so lucky to do what I love and build so many relationships with children and their families, working with adults in day services from all different abilities and their fun-loving personalities.” When Anna is not coming up with creative and easy-for-everyone art projects or being a visiting art teacher at retirement communities, elementary schools and homeschool co-ops, she loves to spend her time with her family and having an afternoon in with her girlfriends.
Events and Marketing Manager, Claire Litzen was born and raised in Sioux Falls and has worked closely in the event industry for the last four years. She’s a hopeless romantic and rom-com lover with an eye for detail and is our go-to gal for all things events. “Working at Mosaic keeps me close to the service industry which I have years of experience in, while introducing me to a whole new spectrum of marketing, events, and education. I love to see non-profits hit their donation goals, and I love watching families come together for celebrations! Marketing gives me an excuse to get my hands messy and create projects with the kids, I love it!” In her free time, you can find her hitting up local restaurants and coffee shops with her dog, Fish.
Want to work at Mosaic? Visit our careers page to see our current open positions.
Careers
Lawrence & Schiller
As VP of Creative at Lawrence & Schiller, Kristy Laue coaches and leads the L&S creative team, translating insights into creative strategies that solve problems for clients.
Her personal mantra? Make good things and do good things.
In her 17 years at L&S, Kristy’s worked across a variety of client industries including healthcare, tourism, behavioral health, public safety, education and foodservice. She’s passionate about creativity, serving as national judge for the Telly, AAA and Effie Awards, and volunteers her time as a mentor for the Sioux Falls School District with TeamMates.
Prior to joining L&S in 2006, Kristy worked in marketing and public relations at Profile Sanford, Daktronics, Inc. and SDN Communications.
Hegg Realtors
Cherlyne is one of our newest board members and brings a wealth of experience in sales, business operations, and client relations gained through her work as a realtor with Hegg Realtors for the past 9 years, as well as over 25 years of success in the commercial furniture industry prior to that. Cherlyne is passionate about giving back and making a positive impact in the lives of others through her volunteer work as past President and Director of Realtors® for Kids (of the Sioux Empire), a non-profit dedicated to supporting children in need.
In addition, Cherlyne has participated for many years in the past in the youth programs at Central Church in Sioux Falls, teaching and mentoring young people.
Cherlyne greatly enjoys her involvement as a Mosaic board member, and looks forward to continued contribution in pursuing Mosaic’s mission.
When she is not working, Cherlyne enjoys spending time with her husband (Dale) and considers herself lucky to have all their kids and grandkids live in Sioux Falls so she gets to participate in their activities on a regular basis as well.
Lawrence & Schiller
She’s spunky. She’s fun. Sara’s the girl who does it all, and somehow manages to get it all done. As an Account Supervisor at Lawrence & Schiller, Sara leads her clients marketing plans, gracefully balancing multiple projects and implementing new processes to elevate the Account Service discipline. In addition to her role at L&S, Sara is involved in the community in many ways – from campaigning for the Sioux Empire United Way, volunteering with organizations like the West Central FFA & Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation and serving on the Augustana Alumni Council and Mosaic board as Secretary. Additionally, Sara has been planning weddings and events as an independent contractor through Serendipitous Events since 2018, and she brings that event-planning expertise to our team at the Mosaic. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling the world, completing projects as a first-time homeowner, reading the latest hit novels, staying active and spending time with family and friends.
Sterling Trustees, LLC
Carrie is a seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, currently serving as the Treasurer. She has been a Mosaic board member since 2020. Carrie is passionate about utilizing her experience to ensure the organization's financial health.
Helpline Center
Janet Kittams is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Helpline Center. She has been with agency for over 25 years in a variety of leadership roles. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of South Dakota and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Dakota and is a licensed professional counselor.
Her experience has includes serving as a leader in statewide efforts surrounding suicide prevention, expanding the 211 system to become statewide, and building the Helpline Center to work as a collaborative partner on a variety social service and health care issues.
BWF
Anshu Chandra is a dedicated marketing strategist who is passionate about supporting nonprofit organizations. Since joining the board in 2018, he has worked to strengthen Mosaic's mission and vision. To him, Mosaic is more than just a historic building in downtown Sioux Falls - it is the community's hub for learning, creativity, and celebration. In addition to his work at Mosaic, Anshu volunteers for several other nonprofits in Sioux Falls. He is driven to share his expertise and passion to benefit all in the community he calls home. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, traveling, reading, painting, and spending time outdoors.
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz, & Smith, LLP
Lori Rensink joined the Board of Directors in 2021. Lori works as an attorney at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz, & Smith where she practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, and taxation. Originally from Freeman, South Dakota, Lori lives in Sioux Falls with her husband. Lori is a graduate from the University of Sioux Falls. She then attended the University of South Dakota School of Law. In her free time, Lori enjoys arboriculture, biking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Liberty National Bank
Jordan F. Hermanson joined the Board of Directors in 2024. Jordan works as a trust officer at Liberty National Bank where he provides fiduciary services for individuals, families, and organizations specializing in investment management, trust administration, and retirement account administration. Jordan was born and raised in Sioux Falls. Jordan is a graduate from the University of South Dakota, and earned the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation from the American Bankers Association. In his free time, Jordan enjoys playing pickleball, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his girlfriend, friends, and family.
North Risk Partners
Julie has lived in Sioux Falls since 1985 and worked in Employee Benefits since 2003. Starting in customer service, then transitioning into self-funded Account Management, finally moving to the broker world in 2016 selling all carriers and lines of Employee Benefits. Helping clients and their employees understand health insurance and choosing the right plans are what is most important to her.
Julie is married to Joe Crowe and has one son, Dylan, and two stepchildren, Savanah and Jonah. They have two dogs, Griffin and Sammi. They enjoy camping on their permanent spot on Waubay Lake, shooting pool leagues and home renovation projects.
South Dakota Trust Company, LLC
Caroline has been on the board since 2022. She works as a Trust Officer at South Dakota Trust Company. Caroline attended Augustana College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. More recently, she received her MBA from Dakota Wesleyan University. She and her husband, Erik, have two young daughters and a Labrador retriever. In her free time she enjoys visiting new places, spending time with her family and watching professional tennis.
Bright Nests Interior Design
Jessica McEntaffer, founder of Bright Nests Interior Design, brings over 20 years of experience in design, marketing, and project management. Known for creating beautifully curated spaces that blend functionality and aesthetics, she has also led marketing efforts for organizations undergoing transformation, focusing on authentic brand connections and enhancing the client experience. Jessica has extensive experience in the arts and nonprofit sectors, where she has launched arts-based programs that promote creativity and community-building. Since relocating to Sioux Falls two years ago, she enjoys exploring the city with her husband, Jared, and their dog, Scout.
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