Nancy Doty Villages NW is an important part of the nationwide Village Movement  in the U.S. as it has developed in the region around Portland, Oregon. We have 10 local Villages (list) in the … Continue reading “Villages NW: Empowering Older Adults to Remain in Charge of their Lives and Flourish” – Nancy Doty, Presenter →

Paul Roberts, MSc Staff Scientist/ Project & Communications Manager I CHBC Board Member With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Paul Roberts is an environmental scientist whose passion for nature and … Continue reading The Cascade Biosphere Paul Roberts, MSc, Presenter →

Taunette Dixon The Newport Fishermen's Wives is a non-profit corporation of fishermen's wives, mothers, daughters, and friends, supporting a strong sense of community helping to further the causes of industry, … Continue reading Newport Fisherman’s Wives Story – Taunette Dixon, Presenter →

Heather Hatton

 Sheryl Bachart

Sharyn Jasmer

Jeanne Sprague, CPRE Is Director of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation (P&R), having worked in the P&R field her entire career. She holds a bachelor’s in Social Work (Wilderness Therapy) … Continue reading Life on the Coast—Exploring, connecting and thriving through Lincoln City Parks and Recreation (LCP&R) Jeannine Sprague CPRE, Presenter →

Niki Price Where else but Oregon would you find a statewide program to protect cultural vitality? Created in 2001 by the Oregon Legislature, the Oregon Cultural Trust is a testimony … Continue reading The Oregon Cultural Trust – Niki Price, Presenter →

Jessica Duranceau-Meyer Executive Director

Supt. Majalise Tolan

Cheri Rice, President