I first heard of ninety-nine girlfriends through my work. I am a co-founder of the local nonprofit, Ecology in Classrooms and Outdoors (ECO), and was a member of the staff for 13 years until I transitioned to a board role. After ECO received a $100,000 ninety-nine girlfriends’ grant in 2019, I was inspired to join. I saw firsthand how impactful the large grant was to our organization and wanted to be a part of providing such an impact to other organizations in our community.

The impact is what most strongly appeals to me about ninety-nine girlfriends. Together we do so much more than we could do as individuals. I'm also grateful for the giving circle that is ninety-nine girlfriends; I appreciate the opportunities to meet others who care deeply about their community.

In addition to ninety-nine girlfriends, I pursue my interest in collective impact as the Founder and Board President of Earth Day Oregon. Earth Day Oregon operates a statewide campaign that directs attention and donations to Oregon-based nonprofits on April 22nd, Earth Day. Earth Day Oregon presents an occasion for businesses and individuals to support the Oregon nonprofits that prioritize the planet year-round. Since 2019, we have helped our partners raise more than $1.2M and have just launched our efforts for Earth Day 2024. If you know of an Oregon nonprofit that helps advance any of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, please suggest they check Earth Day Oregon out! They may want to be a partner this coming year.

Outside of my work in the nonprofit world, I am raising three boys (10, 12, and 14), I create music, and I enjoy running, hiking, and eating good food. I am lucky enough to have always called Oregon home, and I am grateful for the opportunities that ninety-nine girlfriends offers to engage, connect, and contribute to my community!