NOVAA Board of Directors
NOVAA is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. Board of Directors serve a minimum one-year term and in addition to serving on the Board serve as chairs of the NOVAA committees and workgroups that guide the organization: Marketing, Programming, Membership and Professional Development.
All members are encouraged to take their turn to serve on the Board of Directors. Serving on the board of a nonprofit is a great resume and experience builder, as well as a way to give back to the organization!
NOVAA is actively recruiting to fill several open Board positions. If you are interested in a Board of Directors position, contact admin@novaa.org for more information.
PRESIDENT
Jenn Forristal, CVA | Oregon Public Broadcasting
Email: president@novaa.org
PAST PRESIDENT
Rob Hemphill | CLEAResult
PROGRAM
Email: program@novaa.org
BOARD DEVELOPMENT
Melia Hadidian Tichenor, CVA | Portland State University
FISCAL
Emily Coleman | Shriners Hospital for Children
Email: fiscal@novaa.org
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
John Afryl, CVA | Hands On Greater Portland
Email: marketing@novaa.org
MEMBERSHIP
Chris McDonald | Our House
Email: membership@novaa.org
SECRETARY
Whitney Welsh | Portland Children's Museum
Email: admin@novaa.org
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Margaret Gunther | City of Tualatin
Email: professionaldevelopment@novaa.org
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Apollonia Quale | The Children's Book Bank
Colleen O'Toole | Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Emily Benoit | Habitat For Humanity ReStore Vancouver
Maria Gargano | Ronald McDonald House
NOVAA ADMINISTRATOR
Email: admin@novaa.org
NOVAA WEBSITE
Email: website@novaa.org