Meet Our Team
The small & dedicated team behind Child1st. Every item is carefully designed & delivered by our team in house.
General Manager
James Malburg
James joined the Child1st team in the role of General Manager, with oversight of finance, budget, strategic outreach, and other operations. James’ background is in Social Work, and he comes to us from a career as a Probation Officer. He provides support to each Child1st team member and enthusiastically empowers our team to reach their goal of helping children across the globe learn to read!
James holds a BSW from Kuyper College where he studied Social Work and Theology. He is a Michigan native and enjoys spending time with his family exploring new areas of the state. James is the father of two young boys and in his spare time he can be found golfing or spending time with his family.
Operations Manager
Therese Johnson
Therese brings with her a passion for helping and supporting those who teach children. She has homeschooled three children herself, bringing them success through creating lessons tailored to their learning needs, so she is admirably equipped to help those who are also desiring educational solutions for their children. Therese brings her experience with managing personnel and creating systems that support the smooth running of an organization.
Therese holds a bachelor degree in Organizational Management from Cornerstone University, which dovetails nicely with her natural gifts in the areas of systems and management.
In her free time, she loves spending time with family, traveling, outdoor activities, and seeking out adventure!
