Board of Directors

FOUNDERS

Jerry & Judy Bohl

Judy Bohl was born and raised in East Detroit (now East Pointe), Michigan. She received 12 years of formal education and 71 years of “life education.” She and Jerry married in 1965 and moved to Southwest Michigan in 1967. She has always shown great care and interest in children, raising hers and others. During visits to developing countries since 1995, she realized the problem of millions of individuals who have no access to, or money for, bacteria and virus-free water, especially young children. After learning about the UV light water purification system, she and Jerry helped develop the water purification unit CWFW uses today, and, as they say, the rest is history. CWFW has truly been a blessing in her life.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Board

Anne Bohl – Chair

Anne Bohl, originally from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, has a passion to be in service to others with the priority of always doing what is just and right. Married to Jeff Bohl, son of CWFW Founders Jerry and Judy Bohl, they have three children: Madeline, Liam, and Aidan. Anne was asked to join the CWFW Board by her in-laws and is now Chair of the Board. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Spanish from Western Michigan University and currently is the Coordinator of Operations for a public education service agency.

Anne’s passion for Clean Water for the World is to make a difference. “I hope we [provide] access to Clean Water for thousands of people around the world and that their lives improve.” Her favorite memory from CWFW is when her daughter returned from a delegation trip to Guatemala in May 2017 and hearing all of the stories and her infectious passion she has for serving others. When asked what her hope is, she said: “My hope is that access to clean water will be prioritized by enough people with power and resources that the everyone in the world will have clean, safe drinking water.”

Megan Davidson

Megan Davidson is a graduate from the University of Toledo with her BS in Chemical Engineering. Currently she works as a Research & Development Engineer at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company in Findlay, Ohio. 

Megan got involved with Clean Water for the World through their partnership with the University of Toledo’s freshman engineering project. From there, she went on to be active in University of Toledo’s Walk for Water 5k, serving as Day-of Director and Education Director. As Education Director she gave presentations to 30+ 7th and 8th grade classes about clean water and CWFW. She also brought a group of High School students to the University of Toledo to learn more about the water purification methods and the science behind them. In 2017, she joined other UT students for a delegation trip to El Salvador and mentored other Chemical Engineering freshman project groups in 2018 and 2019. 

Her favorite memory of CWFW is going to El Salvador and realizing how much of an impact having clean water can make on individuals by improving their health, education, and general quality of life. Her motivation to be part of the CWFW board is to help bring clean water to those in need in a way that uses her engineering skillset. Her hope for CWFW is to make more people aware of the water crisis and injustices and create a pathway to a healthier life for those we serve.

In her spare time, Megan enjoys being outside doing anything from hiking and backpacking to kayaking and rock climbing, especially if she can bring her dog, Leo. 

Woody Isaacs – Treasurer

Woody is a native of Battle Creek, Michigan and now resides in nearby Kalamazoo after spending a number of years living in Kentucky.  He received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from Michigan State University, while also studying computer science, astronomy and anthropology along the way.  Woody is now a Principal and part owner of VIRIDIS Design Group, a landscape architecture and civil engineering firm based in Kalamazoo.

As a landscape architect, Woody is keenly aware of environmental issues and he strives to incorporate sustainability principles into all of his projects.  He comes to CWFW through the lens of responsible development with water conservation as a strategic goal.  Woody’s professional goals align closely with CWFW’s mission of ensuring clean water as a human right.  Woody has traveled internationally and looks forward to opportunities to visit the countries served by CWFW.

Woody enjoys time with his family (wife Cindy and adult children Zack and Sam), traveling and playing music.  Woody is a self-taught guitar player and is very involved in music ministry at St. Ambrose church in Parchment, Michigan.

Lily Bodinson – Secretary

Lily is a passionate public health professional with extensive field experience in Latin America. She has worked in both the nonprofit and research sector and has hands-on experience in a range of programmatic areas, including WASH, child malnutrition, and chronic disease. Lily first became involved with CWFW while working in Guatemala in 2018, where she collaborated with the organization to provide relief to victims and their families following the deadly eruption of the Fuego Volcano. She later spearheaded an effort with CWFW alongside local nonprofits and community leaders to establish a long-term community-led water program. She looks forward to continuing to work with CWFW on sustainable programming and community outreach in Guatemala and beyond. 
She currently is completing her master’s degree in public health and epidemiology in New York City. In her free time, you will find her hiking volcanoes, out for a city stroll, or relaxing in a cozy space with a hot cup of coffee.

Board Members

Lucy Dupes

Lucy has been involved with CWFW for the past five years, beginning with participation on the Walk for Water Toledo Leadership team. Throughout college Lucy worked in various capacities with Walk for Water ranging from Day-of Director, Race Director, and Community Outreach Director, to name a few. She enjoyed seeing how much Walk for Water Toledo has grown from its inception year and has had such a wonderful experience.

Lucy became a board member in September 2014 with her primary focus being the connection with the University of Toledo collaboration with Clean Water. She traveled to El Salvador in March 2015 for a combined University of Toledo/Clean Water Delegation. To her, CWFW is a unique organization, full of passion, growth and struggle. She enjoys the challenges and rewards that come from being part of the organization and the team of board members who aim to provide a human right to so many in need. Currently, Lucy is a process engineer at the BP-Husky Toledo Refinery. She lives in Toledo, Ohio with her husband Jared and dog Obi. As an engineer, her passion is water and helping others, making her involvement with CWFW a truly perfect fit.

John Fiore

John Fiore joins Clean Water for the World with the hope that the organization will grow thoughtfully and sustainably to positively impact individuals and communities across the world. Happily married to his wife of 27 years, Kristin, they have raised three wonderful daughters and are new “empty-nesters”. John, a native of Champaign, Illinois, pursued his BA in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa and an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Illinois. Migrating to Michigan, he has worked for 22 years with Michigan Rehabilitation Services growing in his roles from Rehabilitation Counselor to Management. Currently he serves as a district manager. John learned of CWFW through former board member and good friend, Bruce Martin, and is looking forward to learning and contributing to the growth and sustainability of the organization.

At Henry Ford, Alex establishes, directs, and evaluates programs designed to connect integrated care teams with community social services with a special focus on business sustainability, value-based care, and return on investment. In his global health role, Alex guides and evaluates Henry Ford’s “global to local” portfolio of programs to improve and optimize equitable clinical care delivery by adapting and applying evidence-based models from low-resource settings around the world. At Cass Community United Methodist Church, Rev. Plum partners with student doctors from Wayne State University to facilitate a weekly free clinic.

Brice Quillen

Elizabeth “Brice” Quillen is a recent graduate from Emory & Henry College, where she received a BS in Business Management, a BA in Geography, and a BA in International Spanish Commerce. Brice resides in Marion, Virginia where she currently works as the Finance Manager for Blue Ridge Job Corps Center.

Brice began her journey with Clean Water for the World in 2019, when she decided to plan, orchestrate, and host a Walk for Water 5k fundraiser. This race was a huge success and raised sufficient funding to pay for the construction of a new water filtration system. Brice’s decision to raise money for clean water initiatives was greatly influenced by her studies on geographical inequality and Spanish-speaking countries; this information paired with an alumni connection to executive director Krista Dover, led her to being part of Clean Water for the World. Since then, Brice has served in several fundraising capacities within the organization and has recently taken over social media content and creation in January 2021.

Brice’s passion in life is to utilize her skills to become the best global citizen she can be. In her spare time, Brice enjoys painting, yoga, and traveling. Her motivation to be on the CWFW board is to help bring clean water to those in need by ensuring the financial longevity of the organization, while continuing to promote CWFW through social media. Her hope for CWFW is to continue making clean water available to those in need world-wide!

Former Board Members

Rev. Alexander Plum

Rev. Alexander Plum, MPH, CHES, is Henry Ford Health System’s Director of Clinical and Social Health Integration, a Senior Investigator with Henry Ford’s Global Health Initiative, and a provisionally ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church. In his roles, Rev. Plum serves as a bridge builder between the church and the world, leading efforts to address the social determinants of health and improve the primary health care of populations, specifically in line with God’s preferential option for the poor.

Alex is a Salzburg Global Fellow, a former Paul D. Coverdell Fellow, and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Micronesia, 2008-2011). He is a 2015 alumnus of the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University (MPH, Behavioral Science & Health Education), which honored him that year with the Emory University Humanitarian Award. Alex graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Michigan State University (BA, International Relations & Political Economy) in 2008. He is currently an MBA candidate at Wayne State University.

Rev. Dr. Chris Dover

Dr. Chris Dover is the Chaplain and Instructor of Religion at Tennessee Wesleyan College. Previously, he served as a pastor in the Holston Conference for 14 years, and the Virginia Conference for 6 years. He has also served on the Board of the Wesley Foundation at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and as the Director of the Wesley Foundation at Lincoln Memorial University.

Dr. Dover says his greatest privilege and joy comes from walking with students as they transition from the faith which they’ve ‘inherited,’ to a mature, tested ‘adult’ faith during this crucial time of their lives. He offers counseling and coaching for individual students and faculty, and also does premarital counseling for couples preparing to marry. Dr. Dover’s interests include science fiction literature and genealogy.

Chuck first learned of Clean Water for the World when Jerry Bohl and Paul Flickinger gave a demonstration of the purifier to St. Thomas More Catholic Student Parish in Kalamazoo, MI. Since his professional experience included filtration technology, he was very intrigued by the purifier and its capability to purify water and satisfy needs of people in developing countries who lack access to clean water. He started volunteering shortly thereafter, with the highlight installing a purifier at a boys school in Kingston, Jamaica where the boys were so excited that they started laughing knowing they could drink the water without having to get sick.

Chuck’s participation in Clean Water is driven by knowing the units are providing potable water, the essential ingredient to life, to those who have to drink and use contaminated water for their daily living. He hopes that in the future Clean Water can continue to provide purification units to those who lack potable water and thereby make their lives a little bit better.

 

Kelsey O’Brien

Kelsey Dolores O’Brien, from Toledo, Ohio, earned her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Toledo (UT). Kelsey whetted her appetite for travel and experiencing other cultures after participating in a CWFW delegation to El Salvador early-on in her undergraduate career. She went on to become a repeat study abroad alumna at UT. Kelsey believes in the importance of working toward global citizenship by fostering a more harmonious world. Her experiences in West Africa, Central America and (soon) East Asia helped her discover her passion for cross-cultural psychology and particularly is dedicated to close the gap between the amount of psychological data represented by developed Western countries and that of the remaining 82% of the world.

Her favorite CWFW memory was her delegation to Cinquera, El Salvador. The team delivered a water purifier to a local school that did not have potable water. Because CWFW works to empower people, the team followed the local Salvadoran lead, assisting where possible while the Salvadoran team assembled the water purifier step-by-step. During downtimes, Kelsey played Simon Says (Simón Dice) using her broken high school Spanish and hilarity ensued with fun-loving school children. This trip influenced her to pursue a Spanish minor.

In her spare time, Kelsey practices yoga, hosts a weekly Spanish conversation club, and spends quality time at various local coffee shops in Toledo. Her motivation to be part of CWFW stems from her desire to provide the world with intrinsically deserved human rights and her hope for CWFW aligns with its mission. Her hope is that CWFW plays an ever-growing role in providing clean drinking water across the world.

STAFF

Krista Dover

Krista Dover is the Executive Director of Clean Water for the World. Clean Water for the World (CWFW) provides clean water purifiers to communities who lack access to potable water. With a focus primarily in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Haiti, Krista leads a team of local water promoters who, through partner organizations, accompany communities in their community development projects.

A Detroiter at heart, Krista was a transplant from the South after attending Emory & Henry College studying Public Policy & Community Service and Psychology. Placed in Detroit through the US-2 Program (now Global Mission Fellow) through the United Methodist Church, she worked at the N.O.A.H. Project at Central United Methodist Church and a number of other non-profits, including Urban Neighborhood Initiatives in Southwest Detroit, in her nearly 10 years of living in Detroit.

Her yearning to travel took her to Guatemala several times while living in Detroit. After completing her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Michigan, she bought a one-way ticket back to Guatemala. For the happenstance that is Detroit’s Peace and Justice network, Krista was contracted in 2016 to work with Clean Water for the World as it transitioned from an all-volunteer organization to a full-fledged non-profit.

In her tenure with CWFW, the organization has honed its programming to focus on meeting the stated needs of the community and raising awareness of what access to water means at a local, regional and international level by leading delegations and pilot projects in partnership with the University of Toledo School of Engineering. CWFW believes that clean water is a human right and this is the driving force behind its passion to provide clean water to as many as possible.