Who We Are

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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Derrick Olsen

PRESIDENT

derrick@worldoregon.org

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Jesse Richards

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

jesse@worldoregon.org

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Amy Barss

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL VISITOR AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

amy@worldoregon.org

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Tim DuRoche

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

tim@worldoregon.org

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Samara CW.

PROGRAM MANAGER, GLOBAL CLASSROOM

samara@worldoregon.org

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Jayne C.

FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

jayne@worldoregon.org

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Deb D.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP MANAGER

deb@worldoregon.org

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Kristel W.

PROGRAM OFFICER, INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM

kristel@worldoregon.org

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Britney S.

PROJECT COORDINATOR, INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM

britney@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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Triston M. Dallas

CHAIR-ELECT, ATTORNEY, THE STANDARD

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Brad Ashton

SECRETARY, SR. DIRECTOR CAR HIRE ACCOUNTING, THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES

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Kristen Leonard

TREASURER, PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, PARAMETRIX

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Steve Stapp

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, PRESIDENT/CEO UNITUS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

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Brie Pierznik

BOARD CHAIR, ATTORNEY, MACRO LAW GROUP

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Dr. Grace Atebe

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

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Rick Aizawa

SENIOR MANAGER, AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT, PORT OF PORTLAND

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Rebeca Enriquez

ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM MANAGER, NW NATURAL

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Eowyn Brown Ferey

Executive Director (Interim), Office of Global Engagement and Innovation, Portland State University

Theodore Fettig

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

Mary Ellen Glynn

SENIOR DIRECTOR, COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

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Jessica Hartley

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

Taylor Hurwitz

ASSOCIATE, DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP

Will Johnson

Assistant Vice Provost for Global Engagement, university of oregon

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Matt Lippert

HEAD OF PRODUCT MERCHANDISING AND SUPPLY CHAIN, QUINCE

Steven Zielke

SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, DELTA AIR LINES

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.