Experience.
Over 15 years of executive leadership for mission-based, nonprofit, human services and health care organizations and the State of Oregon. Strategic leadership in a wide range of arenas including communications, planning, policy, personnel management, and board development. Substantial coalition building and policy advocacy experience. Creation of Medicaid Member Advisory Committees, member-responsive programs and innovative programs inspired by the member experience. Maintain an extensive network of political leaders, health industry executives, social service agencies and organizations that serve under-represented populations.
Oregon Nurses Association
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Led the largest nursing union and professional association in Oregon.
ONA is a member governed organization with scores of member lead committees, bargaining units and special interest groups. Staff and member-leaders both implement member initiated programs. .
CareOregon
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & MARKETING
Directed CareOregon’s external relationships with policymakers, member-centric programs, communications, marketing and community benefit program.
Cultivated CareOregon’s relationships with the state and federal government, all of Oregon’s media outlets, communications, and web presence for more than 200,000 members. ​
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Certifications & Training
Center for Equity & Inclusion: Reframing Racism Training
