Megan Murphy
Chief Executive Officer
Megan joined the Superior Health Foundation as the CEO in 2024. She was raised in Ironwood, MI, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and international relations from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University. She brings nearly 20 years of experience working in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors in West and Southeast Michigan, focusing on health, philanthropy, program development, and community engagement.
Prior to joining the Superior Health Foundation, Megan served as the director for community health and capacity building at the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, where she supported community-driven program implementation and nonprofit and collaborative capacity building.
She is an advocate for community-based organizations and is passionate about ensuring nonprofits have the tools they need to advance their mission.
Lauri Jarvi
Accountant and Grants Administrator
A native of Negaunee, Laura received her bachelor’s degree in accounting/computer information systems from Northern Michigan University.
In her current role, Laura oversees Foundation accounting and payroll, as well as database and grant management. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.
Leah Berthiaume
Executive Assistant
Leah was born and raised in Marquette for most of her childhood. After living around the United States in her free-wheeling young adult days, she returned to Marquette, where she is at home by the therapeutic lake and woods. Leah is always ready to be helpful and meet you with a friendly smile.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop.
Amanda Boundy
Events Specialist
Amanda is an Upper Peninsula native who grew up running through the woods and riding her bike on the backroads of Alger County. She attended Albion College, where she earned degrees in Anthropology/Sociology and Music Performance. She later received a Master of Music degree in Voice from the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University.
Amanda’s love of music and the performing arts led her to both creative and administrative roles in the non-profit arts sector, focusing on operations and event management. In the past, she supported large performing arts organizations, university music and theatre departments, and entertainment companies in areas of project management, communications, and marketing.
After living in the southern U.S. for almost 20 years, Amanda returned home in late 2023 and is happy to join the SHF team.
Amanda is an avid reader and enjoys performing musical theatre, taking long walks, and hanging out with her dogs.
Emily Ellis
Community Engagement & Annual Giving Coordinator
Emily joined the Superior Health Foundation in 2022 as the Community Engagement and Annual Giving Coordinator. An Upper Peninsula native, she holds a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology and human biology from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Prior to her role at the Superior Health Foundation, Emily worked extensively in the nonprofit sector, with a community inclusion focus.
Her joyful canine sidekick, Frank, accompanies Emily in the Superior Health Foundation office. Outside work, she finds great joy on the ice and shares her passion by coaching figure skating locally.