"It's
a place where everybody, regardless of ability, is treated in a respectful
and loving way. Her confidence has soared!"
--Sara's Mom
Contact us:
Forward Stride
18218 SW Horse Tale Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97007
Tel: (503) 590-2959
info@forwardstride.org
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Our Motto: be strategic, be nimble, be creative! Our Board level workgroups incorporate savvy business leaders, smart folks from our Resource Council and devoted Forward Stride volunteers.
Our leadership brings solid professional skill sets which offer a unique depth and breadth of expertise. The Board of Directors is comprised of members who boast national, as well as local, board experience. The Directors help guide the organization to a high level of effectiveness and maintain thorough oversight.
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Board of Directors
Robin Cook volunteers every week alongside our physical therapist, Laurie Schick. A long time Forward Stride friend and an avid horse woman, Robin is grounded in the healing power of animals. Her previous career was as a professional violinist in Boston playing with the Esplanade Pops and touring with Phantom of the Opera. She returned to Portland in ’98 to play with the Oregon Symphony, and is currently a Realtor with RE/MAX Equity Group.
Lucerne Currie, CPA, is Senior Internal Controls Manager for Electro Scientific Industries. Her past experience includes Associate Director of Protiviti, a leading international provider of independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting services, as well as stints with Xerox and Tektronix. Lucerne offers significant experience in strategic financial planning and organizational oversight. Lucerne’s our good-hearted, level-headed finance guru who keeps us on track.
Cheryl Hansen provides marketing and event management services to a variety of business and nonprofit clients and has served as interim Executive Director of the Children's Justice Alliance. While you may recognize Cheryl as a Pacific Northwest TV personality, her past corporate involvement includes Meier & Frank’s Vice President of Public Relations. She owns Dancing Star Farm in Wilsonville where she grows heirloom tomatoes and is mom to her horse, Hank Hansen. Giddy-up!
Halle Hutchison is Director of Integrated Marketing for T-Mobile in Seattle and is a nationally recognized thought-leader on visual branding. She brings extensive experience in advertising and strategic communications, and excels in creating national awareness and consideration for brands, products and causes. Halle comes to Forward Stride to boot-up with “a powerful, passionate group of people dedicated to unleashing the full potential of this amazing organization!".
Lisa Kaliban was a partner at the San Francisco law firm of Titchell, Maltzman, Mark & Ohleyer. She served on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Panel for the NASD in San Francisco, was on the Board of Directors for the San Francisco Junior League, where she tracked state and federal legislation and served as an analyst and national and state lobbyist. Lisa out wonks everybody, protects the organization and wears red cowboy boots.
Amy Van Camp is a strategic communications consultant who specializes in event production, campaign management, message development and community outreach. What interests her about Forward Stride? “The people ... from the staff to the clients, from the partners to the parents. The direct impact the organization is having in bettering the lives of these folks in the here and now. The potential of helping to grow the organization thoughtfully and courageously.”
Emeritus
Fred Miller served on Forward Stride's Board from 2003-2007. His professional life included Director of Athletics at San Diego State University, Arizona State University, Long Beach State University, and he was a founder of The Fiesta Bowl. He was also a contract negotiator, consultant and analyst for ESPN. Fred has extensive national Board service, including various leadership positions. Fred continues to contribute on the Facilities Committee and is instrumental in working through creative partnerships. And just in case there was any confusion- "No thanks Fred, we just don't need a football stadium!"
Jeri Alcock is a former Board Co-Chair, having served on Forward Stride’s Board from 2006-2008. Jeri founded On Course Consulting in 2006. In her role as a consultant, she provides fundraising, board development and strategic planning services for nonprofit organizations. Forward Stride is Jeri’s pro bono partner. Jeri holds a Masters degree in Social Work and has 12 years of experience in the field of fundraising and nonprofit management. She is a member of Association of Fundraising Professionals, Willamette Valley Development Officers, and adheres to the Standards of Professional Practice and Performance Expectations of the Association of Philanthropic Council. Jeri, and her horse, Dudley, reside in Hillsboro and compete on the hunter circuit.
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