Our Team

I take action in Oregon by engaging with and empowering emerging leaders of color to live into their potential. I love Oregon because there is great opportunity for meaning full change

Amani’s superpower: Asking questions that move toward inclusion.

I take action in Oregon by elevating voices that are too often marginalized or muted. I love Oregon because the diversity of the state’s landscape is only a reflection of the beauty displayed in in the diversity of lived experiences.

Kelly’s superpower: Helping leaders discover all they are created to be.

I take action by working with the most vulnerable population and being a resource for them. I am an advocate for racial injustices. I work for an organization that believes in racial justice and gives me the platform to call it out.

Hosheman’s superpower: Building strong and lasting relationships within the community.

I take action in Oregon by engaging the needs of my local community. I love Oregon because Oregonians care deeply and they are doers!

Vennisa’s superpower: Offering hope and joy amidst chaos.

I take action in Oregon by connecting leaders with their communities across the state. I love Oregon because it’s dirt is under my nails, and I am called to bless it.

Marcus’s superpower: Running hard for the cause.

I take action in Oregon walking alongside a myriad of people impacted by foster care. I love Oregon because it’s where I am putting down roots. There is no other place I’d rather be!

Jillana’s superpower: Leaning in to other’s experiences with empathy.

I take action in Oregon by mobilizing community to bring what they can to the table for children and families in crisis. Oregon is a place of radical generosity. I love its diversity in people, perspective, geography and way of life.

Brooke’s superpower: Building unlikely bridges.

I take action in Oregon by showing up in the lives of others. I love Oregon because my roots run deep here.

Anthony’s superpower: Earning the right to be heard.

I take action in Oregon by advocating for equity and seeking to listen to the voices of kids and families in our community. I love Oregon because this is home, and home is worth fighting for!

Christine’s superpower: Empathy + Authenticity.

I take action in Oregon by turning complex problems into action plans.

Grace’s superpower: Collaboration.

I take action in Oregon by bringing my gifts to the table to build systems, processes, and tools to further our collective impact. I love Oregon because of our deep beauty in the midst of our complex challenges.

Peter’s superpower: Patience.

I take action in Oregon by gathering people to celebrate uniqueness, engage in intentional conversation, and develop understanding cross-culturally. I love Oregon because of its warm and welcoming environment created by both our luscious landscape and the hospitable people that make up our state.

Sarah’s superpower: Being the hostess with the mostess!

I take action in Oregon by partnering to develop the next generation of diverse leaders for our region. I love Oregon because of the power we have to change lives for the common good.

Tyler’s superpower: Inspiring a vision that encourages people.

I take action in Oregon by being dedicated to the collective commitment of our organization to serve, uplift, and invest in building up marginalized communities. I love Oregon because it is a place that has helped shape my story. The guidance and support of people here helped shape me to be who I am today.

Nick’s superpower: Encouragement.

I take action in Oregon by connecting community members with the opportunity to meet the needs of children. I love Oregon because of its beautiful scenery and people.

Montse’s superpower: Resilience.

I take action in Oregon by striving to empower young people in our community. I love Oregon because this is the state where I was born and raised.

Demetrius’ superpower: Genuine connections with people.

I take action in Oregon by stepping in the gap to provide resources, support, and love for parents and children in foster care. I love Oregon because we are resilient, diverse, and take action to support our most vulnerable community members

Alexa’s superpower: Empathy.

I take action in Oregon by bringing leaders together to ask big questions and imagine collaborative solutions. I love Oregon because the people don’t back down and the trout are plenty (fish on!)

Ben’s superpower: Bringing ideas to life.

I take action in Oregon by changing the narrative of vulnerable children and families through storytelling. I love Oregon because the potential of young, diverse leaders is booming!

Jessica’s superpower: Resilience that is always learning.

I take action in Oregon by connecting people in my community. I love Oregon because it’s full of some of the best people I know!

Sunita’s superpower: Gathering information and developing processes to achieve goals.

I take action in Oregon by encouraging everyone to get involved in order to create a better community for all children.

Kerri’s superpower: Asking questions that lead to action.

I take action in Oregon by serving our most vulnerable communities. I love Oregon because of its geographic and racial diversity.

Felicia’s superpower: Love without judgement.

I take action in Oregon by seeing and storytelling in a way that honors individual perspectives. I love Oregon for its diverse landscapes; forests, beaches and city skylines.

Rachael’s superpower: Feeling the world with intensity.

I take action in Oregon by championing growth for leaders and organizations through clarifying questions and strategic planning. I love Oregon because of the unique people who live within it and the awe-inspiring beauty that surrounds it.

Ken’s superpower: Jumping into complex challenges with good questions.

I take action in Oregon by connecting community members to their local DHS offices. I love Oregon because it is my home.

Lydia’s superpower: Connecting people in community.

I take action in Oregon by inviting the community to show up for children in foster care. I love Oregon because the folks that live in this state are generous and care for one another.

Shelly’s superpower: Calling out the good in others.