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, Workshops, 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!
If you are interested in a Board of Directors position or in serving on a committee, please contact boarddevelopment@novaa.org for more information.
CO-PRESIDENT
Jessica Black | UO Portland
Email: president@novaa.org
CO-PRESIDENT
Whitney Welsh | Portland General Electric
Email: president@novaa.org
SECRETARY
(vacant)
Email: admin@novaa.org
WORKSHOPS
Colleen O'Toole | Multnomah County Animal Services
Staci Sutton | SMART
Email: program@novaa.org
BOARD DEVELOPMENT
Kristen Van Tuyl | Bristol Hospice
Email: boarddevelopment@novaa.org
FISCAL
Lucas Welsh | Oregon Children's Theatre
Email: fiscal@novaa.org
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Amy Stout | Friends of Tryon Creek
Email: marketing@novaa.org
MEMBERSHIP
Abby Morris | Lift Urban Portland (Lift Up)
Email: membership@novaa.org
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Karrie Johson | Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter
Email: professionaldevelopment@novaa.org
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Lupine DeSnyder | Community Partner
Susan Palmer | Community Partner
Cliff Johnson | William Temple House
NOVAA ADMINISTRATOR
Email: admin@novaa.org