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Who we are

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Our board of directors is a dedicated group of individuals who serve two-year terms, and are passionate about improving the public education system in Central Oregon. With their diverse backgrounds and expertise, they bring valuable insights and guidance to our organization.

Meet our team

The general board meets monthly to direct the fundraising and giving programs for the Foundation according to our mission, vision, and funding priorities. The Board operates under the guidance of the Cabinet comprised of annually elected officers.

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2024-2025 Cabinet Members

Benjamin Haag
Benjamin Haag
Treasurer
First Interstate Bank
Cheri Helt
Cheri Helt
Perseverance Chair
Zydeco Cocktails & Kitchen
Lisa May
Lisa May
Allocations Chair
Michelle Emery
Michelle Emery
President
Natalie Hummel
Natalie Hummel
Resource Development Chair
Robi Cole
Robi Cole
Vice President
Bend-La Pine School District
Sara Odendahl
Sara Odendahl
Public Relations / Marketing Chair
Bend Chamber

2023-2024 Board Members

Andy Frank
Andy Frank
Ryder Communications Group
Bonnie Pearce
Bonnie Pearce
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Jenn Lynch
Jenn Lynch
Portland Seed Fund
Jessica Cherry
Jessica Cherry
Merrill O'Sullivan LLP
Leslie Reif
Leslie Reif
Assistant Principal La Pine High School
Odette Adair
Odette Adair
Coldwell Banker Bain
Pat Kesgard
Pat Kesgard
Compass Commercial
Richard Nkansah
Richard Nkansah
Lonza Pharma & Biotech
Shirley Olson
Shirley Olson
School Board Representative
Zachary Brownstein
Zachary Brownstein
Lonza

Advisory Committee

Brian Newton, CPA
Brian Newton, CPA
Jones & Roth CPAs & Business Advisors
Rod Ketner
Rod Ketner
Seran Bio
Robert Jones
Robert Jones
Retired BLSD Principal

Staff

Anne Westerhoff
Anne Westerhoff
Executive Director-Development & Events
Jamie Goldman
Jamie Goldman
Executive Director-Operations

Grant Writer

Britta Pells
Grant Writer

Committee opportunities 

General board members are asked to participate in a variety of ways by serving on a diverse array of committees. 

Allocations

Classroom enrichment and activity fee scholarship oversight

Finance/audit

Annual budget planning and administration

Resource development

Developing & implements a fundraising plan to meet the Foundation’s revenue goals

Board development and recruitment

Nomination of candidates and onboarding of new members

Public relations and marketing

Marketing and public relations for the foundation

Interested in becoming a board member?

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For more information and to inquire about serving on the board please email info@blpedfoundation.org