About The Founders
Tori Nelson
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Tori Nelson was a member of the SDSU women’s basketball team from 2019-2024. She graduated with degrees in Exercise Science and Community & Public Health. She now serves as the Communications & Development Coordinator at Valley Outreach, a nonprofit organization based in Stillwater, MN. While growing up in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, she participated in soccer, softball, cross country, and basketball. Tori’s passion for women’s sports began while watching Lindsay Whalen and the Minnesota Lynx win four WNBA championships.
Myah Selland
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Myah Selland was a member of the SDSU women’s basketball team from 2017-2023. She graduated with degrees in Exercise Science and Community and Public Health. After graduation, Myah played professional basketball in Spain and Australia. Currently, Myah serves as a College and Career Advisor at Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she helps students and families navigate a path after high school. She grew up in Letcher, South Dakota, where she enjoyed being active and participating in sports. While in high school, she competed in basketball, volleyball, and track. Myah admires Maya Moore, former NCAA and WNBA champion and social justice advocate.
Board of Directors
Andi Fouberg | COO of the SDSU Alumni & Foundation
September Kirby | Former SDSU Health & Human Services Instructor
Steve Hildebrand | Founder of the Promising Futures Fund
Tara Mills | Former Development Coordinator of the Boys & Girls Club
Carleen Holm | Brookings School District Guidance Counselor
Chad Adamson | Brookings School District Counselor
Erinn Thomas | Kool Beans Coffee & Roasterie Manager & BHS Volleyball Coach
Ambassadors
Emilee Fox
SDSU Women’s Basketball
Maggie Hartwig
SDSU Women’s Basketball
Shayla Rundberg
Former SDSU Softball
Brooklynn Felchle
SDSU Women’s Basketball
The Ambassador Program
Our ambassador program is made up of current and former SDSU student-athletes who share our passion for supporting girls and women in sports. They help us communicate with families, deliver gear bags, transport recipients to camp, and so much more! We are truly grateful for their passion and commitment to Her Turn. Not only do they help ensure the longevity of the program, but they also serve as positive female role models for our scholarship recipients.
Requirements
Current SDSU student-athlete OR current SDSU student who competed in high school athletics
Availability in Brookings during the summer
Want to be an Ambassador? Fill out this form!
