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SKJAJA People
SKJAJA is led by Karen Kalafatas, and depends heavily on the Board of Directors and lots of dedicated volunteers. Contact Karen if you’re interesting in volunteering or serving on a committee.
piano
singing
soccer
Karen Kalafatas
Director
piano
clarinet
playing with collie
help treat animals
with my vet dad
Ann Daaleman
PLAY it Forward
school plays
biking
chorus
Barbies
swim
climb trees
Diana Hersh
PLAY it Forward
nintendo 64
basketball
football
watching the Buckeyes with
my family
Mitchell Collins
Board Member
piano
clarinet
laying with collie
help treat animals
with my vet dad
Ann Daaleman
Board Member
Charles Debose
Board Member
piano
baseball
fishing & camping
reading
John Hastings
Board Member
climbing trees
hunting for bugs
listening to my
grandma stories
about the revolution rebels of Mexico
Mariela Hernandez
Board Member
dancing
cooking
basketball
being outside
Tashiana McBride
Board Member
football
baseball
biking
picking plums
with my aunt
Chris Wallace
Board Member
James Grant
Applications Committee
piano
singing
reading
biking
Amy Holley
Applications Committee
basketball
reading
camping
cheering for the
Tar Heels!
Amit Pakirh
Applications Committee
playing with
brothers
summer camp
baton twirling
Gloria Sanchez
Applications Committee
Girl Scouts
swimming
arts and crafts
summer camp
Kathy Tyrrell
Applications Committee
SKJAJA Founder’s Council
SKJAJA began with $200 and the founders’ vision that all kids in Chapel Hill-Carrboro should have access to extracurricular activities – an important aspect to a child’s growth and long-term success. Learn more about Our Beginnings and how we got our funny name.
ballet & jazz
piano
cheerleading
rec softball
drawing
Charlotte K. White
basketball
camping
trumpet
frisbee golf
Eric White
piano lessons
Girl Scouts
summer camp
Joan White
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