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Leadership Board

Established in 2008, this exuberant group of young professionals has come together to help engage the next generation in supporting the YWCA of Greater Portland. Comprised of professionals under the age of 35, the Leadership Board is active in fundraising, advocacy, outreach and marketing activities to recognition of the YWCA.

In June 2009, the YWCA Leadership Board hosted their first ever YWCA fundraiser – the Off-Key Karaoke bash at the offices of Wieden + Kennedy. This event was attended by over 300 people and helped raise over $20,000 to support the programs of the YWCA.

Officers 

Professional Affiliation

Board Members

Professional Affiliation 

Jade Gonzales, President

Cary Design Group

Anya Kjeldsen

Gearing, Rackner & Engel

Misty Downey, President-elect Regence

Katherine Leonard

 

Nicole Frisch, Development Chair Bank of America Iris Tilley Barran Liebman
Julie Ma, Marketing & PR Chair Perkins & Co. Tony Arnell Oregon Zoo Foundation
Elissa Kevrekian, Markting: Graphics Lead CMD Agency Jennifer Leonard Intel

Dan Anderson, Events Chair

City of Portland

Camille Blakely  
Andrea Iverson, Events: Logistics Lead ADAPT Training Annie Gannon  
Erin McCollister, Events: Logistics Vice Lead Nike Scott Esplin Portland Trail Blazers
Kourtney Kiest, Secretary Jeld-Wen Amanda Ip Fred Meyer
Sean Edwards, Treasurer Bank of the West Jeff Mergy Columbia Sportswear

Bonnie Banke, Volunteer Coordinator

Ameriprise

Josephine Davis Pacific Continental Bank
    Colin Andries Andries Law Offices
    Meghan O'Brien Dion Portfolio Financing Solutions Co.
    Heather Nelson Beth & Maggie
    Montia Leighton The Standard

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIAISONS
Alex Nowlin, Gearing, Rackner & Engel
Rasuli Weber, PREM Group

YWCA STAFF LEAD
Colleen Kawahara, Communications Manager