Our People

Staff

Our people are our most valuable asset. It’s the dedicated service and professionalism of our staff, trustees, and advisors that truly enables us to fulfill our mission. Meet the team!

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Amy Barss

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL VISITOR AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

amy@worldoregon.org

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Samara Chism-Winfield

PROGRAM MANAGER, GLOBAL CLASSROOM

samara@worldoregon.org

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Jayne Conley

FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

jayne@worldoregon.org

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Deb Delman

YOUTH LEADERSHIP MANAGER

deb@worldoregon.org

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Tim DuRoche

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

tim@worldoregon.org

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Derrick Olsen

PRESIDENT

derrick@worldoregon.org

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Kristel Wissel

PROGRAM OFFICER, INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM

kristel@worldoregon.org

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Jesse Richards

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

jesse@worldoregon.org

Our People

Trustees

The Board of Trustees' responsibilities include governance, fiscal oversight, fundraising, strategic planning, and promoting and expanding the organization's programs to garner support from the community.

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Matt Lippert

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, HEAD OF PRODUCT MERCHANDISING AND SUPPLY CHAIN, QUINCE

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Steve Stapp

BOARD CHAIR, PRESIDENT/CEO UNITUS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

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Brie Pierznik

CHAIR-ELECT, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

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Jessica Hartley

TREASURER, HEAD OF DESIGN AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE FOR CCB FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY AND DATA & ANALYTICS PORTFOLIO, JPMORGAN CHASE

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Leon Anderson

SECRETARY, PRESIDENT, INSTRUMENT

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Grace Atebe

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

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Gina Atwood

In-house Counsel, Ethics, Compliance and Risk Management, Nike


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Rick Aizawa

SENIOR MANAGER, AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT, PORT OF PORTLAND

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William Clydesdale

PARTNER, STOEL RIVES LLP

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Brad Ashton

SR. DIRECTOR CAR HIRE ACCOUNTING, THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES

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Natasha Brown

BUSINESS EXECUTIVE

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Triston M. Dallas

ATTORNEY, THE STANDARD

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Dr. Dennis Galvan

DEAN & VICE PROVOST OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

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Steven Keller, Jr.

GENERAL MANAGER, CHINA & ASIA PACIFIC, CASCADE CORPORATION

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Theodore Fettig

MARKET MANAGER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OREGON/ALASKA REGIONS, KEY PRIVATE BANK

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Mary Ellen Glynn

SENIOR DIRECTOR, COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

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Niels Marquardt

U.S. AMBASSADOR, RETIRED, DIPLOMAT IN RESIDENCE, LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE

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Diana Nuñez

director of philanthropy AND strategic PARTNERSHIPS, HACIENDA CDC

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Kristen Leonard

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, PARAMETRIX

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Mark Trinchero

SENIOR PARTNER, DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLC

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Kathryn Williams

VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS & SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER, NW NATURAL

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Steven Zielke

SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, DELTA AIR LINES

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Ron Witczak

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT AND INNOVATION, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Our People

Advisors

The Board of Advisors assists the organization in many ways, often by drawing on their particular expertise and life experience. Broad areas of responsibility include medium and long-term planning, fundraising, and outreach to the community.

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Cyreena Boston Ashby

CEO, Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest

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Joseph Bittner

Head of Renewables Internal Audit, Avangrid Renewables

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Steve Brown

PRESIDENT & CEO, CUSTOM DECORATORS, INC.

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Leslie Brunker

RETIRED CONSULTANT

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Brie Pierznik

CHAIR, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

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Linda Castillo

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION, MANAGER, IRCO

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Shawn Daley

VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY

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Leanne Litrell DiLorenzo

PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, VOTEERA.ORG

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Reginald Eklund - Emeritus

Advisor

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Chido Dhliwayo

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, CITY OF PORTLAND

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Jeremy FiveCrows

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION

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Obie Ford III, PhD

ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY VANCOUVER

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Lisa Garcia Grace

VP PROGRAMMING AND AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT, OPB

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Taylor Gibson

TEACHER, CLACKAMAS HIGH SCHOOL

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Lauren Fortgang

executive director, PAEMA (Preventing & ending Mass Atrocities)

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Jarvez Hall

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OREGON HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS LEAGUE

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Lisa Herlinger

FOUNDER OF RUBY JEWEL

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David Kohl

GLOBAL TRADE LEAD/LIAISON, OSBDCN GLOBAL TRADE CENTER

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Laurie Laird

PROGRAM MANAGER, MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL USA

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Amit Kobrowski

SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION SPECIALIST, OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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Lance Lindblom

RETIRED PRESIDENT & CEO, NATHAN CUMMINGS FOUNDATION

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Jana McKamey

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OREGON WINEGROWERS ASSOCIATION

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Trina Newcomb

Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Medical Teams International 

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Edgar Navas

CEO, CLIQA DIGITAL INC.

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Jeff Renfro

COUNTY ECONOMIST, MULTNOMAH COUNTY

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Saba Saleem

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, OREGON ADVOCACY COMMISSIONS OFFICE

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Colin Sears

Global Trade & Business Services Manager, business oregon

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Neil Simon

PRINCIPAL, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, PORTER WRIGHT MORRIS & ARTHUR LLP

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Mary Carlin Yates

RETIRED AMBASSADOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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William Sweat

PROPRIETOR / WINEGROWER, WINDERLEA VINEYARD & WINERY

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Jefferson Smith - Emeritus

PRINCIPAL, JONES & SMITH INNOVATION

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Frank So

PRESIDENT, ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES OF OREGON

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Amanda Welker

COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, URBAN AG, FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION - FARM SERVICE AGENCY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Our Sponsors

Sponsors

Sponsors are essential partners who accelerate our vital work!

Thank you to all our sponsors! Your commitment to WorldOregon helps to ensure that thousands of Oregonians interact with people from around the globe, learn about new cultures, and hear different perspectives on international concerns.

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