Our Team

I take action in Oregon by serving the vulnerable folks in my community.

Joanna’s superpower: Creating delightful experiences for others.

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 the diversity of lived experiences.

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

I take action in Oregon by learning and listening to the needs of the community.

Alex’s superpower: Being a safe place that lets people feel like they can be themselves.

I take action in Oregon by being an advocate in all the spaces I enter. I serve to expand my perspective through joining important conversations and practicing the ability to empathize with others.

Kenia’s superpower: Listening and learning from everyone around her.

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 saying a sometimes enthusiastic and sometimes reluctant “yes” to offer my life and my talents in service to and love for others.

Luke’s superpower: Observation and strategy.

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.

“Heroes are not giant statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say: This is my community, and it’s my responsibility to make it better” -Tom McCall

Stacy’s superpower: Tenacity combined with creative problem-solving. ​

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 creating and sustaining equitable systems and spaces.

Stephanie’s superpower: Resiliency rooted in hope.

I take action in Oregon by listening to the needs of those around me and helping them get the resources that they need in order to succeed.

Juliette’s superpower: Creating an atmosphere where people feel welcomed, at peace, and joyful.

I take action in Oregon by bringing my full self to this work. For me, that means taking risks, knowing what I don’t know, and being eager to learn.

Bryce’s superpower: Problem solving and adaptability.

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 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 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 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 providing organizational structure and administrative support to allow others space to be their best self.

Lisa’s superpower: Hospitality and Intuition.

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 judgment.

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 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.