We’re thrilled to share that Barb Edwards, Disaster Management Coordinator for CCVOAD, has been elected to serve a 3-year term as Vice President of ORVOAD (Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). Her deep dedication to community-based preparedness and regional coordination makes her an excellent fit for this vital leadership role.
We also extend our congratulations to the full slate of newly elected ORVOAD leaders, including CCVOAD’s Pat Olsen, who bring valuable experience and diverse perspectives to the statewide VOAD network:
- President: Allyson West – Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County
- Vice President: Barbara Edwards – Clackamas County VOAD
- Secretary: Preston Hundley – United Way of the Klamath Basin
- Treasurer: Wendy Colvin – Mennonite Disaster Service
- At-Large Director: Pat Olsen – Clackamas County VOAD
- At-Large Director: Louise Kienzle – UMCOR – Oregon-Idaho Conference
- At-Large Director: Jim Cooper – United Ways of the Pacific Northwest
We’re excited for this new chapter of leadership and collaboration at ORVOAD and proud to see CCVOAD so well-represented on the board. Congratulations to all!