Katrina grew up on a cherry farm in Eastern Oregon. She is the Founder of the regional nonprofit, High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, and co-Founder of the state-wide nonprofit, Oregon Community Food Systems Network. She is now the Owner of Ensoterra, a consulting business which supports resilient and sustainable natural systems for individuals and rural communities.

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

I am the Executive Director of Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA), a regional nonprofit with a mission to develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education. I have a t-shirt that says "Ask me about trails" because all I talk about is trails! When I'm not working you can find me...you guessed it...out on a trail!

I am the Executive Director of Abilitree. I have lived in Bend Oregon since July 2022. I have a passion for helping people. My passion is fueled daily at Abilitree as we work to be a resource for all people in need. Helping others to live their best life while navigating difficult situations and systems. I value creative solutions, dreaming big, personal and professional integrity and transparency. My goal is to impact as many lives as I can during my time on earth and I beyond grateful to be in a position to work towards that goal daily.

Brian has lived in Central Oregon since the year 2000 and loves to ride bicycles and work with the community. Working for Commute Options since 2008, Brian has learned many techniques for outreaching and engaging community in Central Oregon. Brian works with Oregon Safe Routes to School, ODOT, City of Bend, City of Redmond. He is passionate about creative change and promoting community health, active transportation and a vibrant local economy.

Our mission is to provide EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, and RESOURCES to individuals within the correctional system for the purpose of helping them transition to become productive members of their community.

Executive Director at Kôr Community Land Trust
Engaging leader who thrives on scaling nonprofits for sustained organizational performance. Focused within the affordable housing industry, with experience in management, fund development, real estate and community development, communications, and strategic planning.

COIC
Experienced community development and planning professional/administrator with strong skills in collaboration and partnerships, project development, and regional issues.