Norway House announced the addition of six new members to its board of directors. Norway House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a link for present and future generations of the Norwegian-American community in the Upper Midwest to the heritage and culture of Norway. Norway House partners with individuals, organizations, and businesses in the Norwegian-American community to promote an appreciation for and understanding of the American Norwegian experience, and its relationship to modern Norway and the world.

“We are delighted to welcome these dynamic leaders to the board of directors of Norway House,” said Karen Tuzcu, Norway House president and CEO. “They bring extensive knowledge, skills and experience to our mission of connecting Minnesota with contemporary Norway. We look forward to their contributions as we move to establish Norway House as the premier convener of Midwest Norwegian-American organizations.”

The new board members include Elizabeth M. Sorenson Brotten; Jeffrey W. Coleman, PE, FACI; David Distad; Susan Hayes Droegemueller; Scott C. Gilvard; and Kristen Walseth.

Ms. Walseth has a background in education, and has taught at various public schools throughout Minnesota, including Richfield East Junior High, Coon Rapids Senior High, Bryant Junior High in Minneapolis, and Bloomington Jefferson High School. She has previously volunteered with the church council of Christ the King Lutheran Church, in Bloomington, Minn., and is a member at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Walseth volunteers with fundraising and other support for Red Willow Bible Camp in Binford, N.D. She holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College, and has completed graduate work at the University of Minnesota in Family and Consumer Sciences and Reading Education. Since 1996, Walseth has traveled extensively in Norway.