Board of Directors and Staff

Nedra Roney is one of the most successful businesswomen in America. She did not inherit her money or her business. She is the founder of Nu-Skin Enterprises. The company deals with skin care products, cosmetics, technology, and health products. Nedra started her business in her home with her own formula. Nu-Skin Enterprises now operates throughout the world.

Nedra did not stop there however. She wanted to make a difference in people's lives so she founded The Rose Education Foundation. Together with the Board, Nedra directs the operations of the public foundation. Their goal is to raise funds and expand this educational opportunity to many more Central American children. Nedra actively assists The Rose Education Foundation in its effort to gain support.

Nedra didn't always have money. In fact, Nedra was the only girl in a very poor family with eight boys that had to struggle for everything they had. Their mother died of cancer when Nedra was young and she accepted the responsibility of helping raise her young brothers. She knows about poverty, family responsibilities, and certainly she knows about love and beauty.

Nedra has one biological child and seven other adopted children from around the world. She has helped place many underprivileged children from around the world in worthy homes. Nedra holds a special place in her heart for all children.

Although Nedra has found much joy in acquiring her success, she makes it a priority to use her ability and talents to help others gain success. Her company has allowed many people to become successful. She is a nationally acclaimed speaker and regularly makes presentations at seminars and workshops. She speaks to many groups of young people regarding beauty on the outside and on the inside.

All of these accomplishments have been done on her own initiative, faith, determination, hard work, and belief in herself. Nothing has come easy for Nedra; she fought her way to the top. She now spreads her good influence throughout the nation.
Being an artist herself, she is very interested in Native American art and culture. She loves working with the Native American people and is very involved in promoting their education.

Tom D Branch is a Founding Member of The Rose Education Foundation, and has served in leadership with the Foundation since it’s inception. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board and acting President of U.S. Operations. 

Tom attended the University of Utah and graduated in 1980 with two Bachelor of Science Degrees, the first in Political Science, and the second in Sociology. He then attended the University of Utah Law School and graduated in 1983 with a Degree of Juris Doctor.

In 1983 Tom was admitted to the Utah State Bar and the United States Federal District of Utah. He has practiced law since that time, focusing his practice in the areas of business, and family law issues. He has been extensively involved in litigation. Tom represents the legal needs of Ms. Nedra Dee Roney, founder of Nu Skin Enterprises, and a Founding Member of The Rose Education Foundation. They both also serve as Trustees of the Rose Foundation.

Tom has managed successful business and investment companies, and is very active in the past and present in the management and ownership of several innovative products going to market.

Tom has provided countless hours of service over many years through his church and civic involvement. He finds his service with The Rose Education Foundation to be most rewarding and challenging. He is married to Sandra Branch, and they have five daughters, and two grandchildren. They live in Draper Utah.

Ken Evans has served on the Board of Directors since it was originally founded. Ken also serves as the CFO for the Foundation. As a partner with Dodge Evans & Co, CPAS in Provo, Utah, he brings financial and tax expertise to the Board and Foundation. Four of Ken's children have served as volunteer teachers in our schools in Guatemala.

Julio Salazar is the Principal of the Patzicia School and Foundation Director for Guatemala. His background is in Industrial/Productivity Engineering. He has been involved directing educational programs in Guatemala since 1994 and has lived in Guatemala all his life, with the exception of during college at Brigham Young University in Utah, where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Engineering.

Nisha Riggs joined the Foundation in June 2005 and serves as the Director of US Operations. Nisha is the Foundation's point person for cultivating relationships with foundations, the private sector, and individuals for philanthropic investment and volunteer opportunities. Nisha came to the Foundation from Franklin College where she worked with Community Project Teams. CPT was involved with various non-profit organizations and Nisha served them in various capacities, from fundraising and PR to board development and organizational planning. Her degree is in Sociology and Non-Profit Management.  Nisha resides in Eagle Mountain, Utah with her husband Adam and daughter Sophie.

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