Pat Olsen
About Pat
Laurie Smallwood
About Laurie
I’ve worked in the fire service for over 18 years and currently serve as the EMS Officer for Clackamas Fire District. Public safety and disaster response have been central to my career—and I was on the front lines during the 2020 wildfires, spending several intense days in active fire suppression. That experience only deepened my passion for preparedness and community resilience.
I’ve lived in Sandy for many years and was elected to the Sandy City Council in 2019. I’m now serving my second term and have been honored to serve on the Budget Committee, Economic Development Committee, and the Homelessness Taskforce.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree from Western Oregon University and a Master’s in Leadership with an emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Management from Grand Canyon University. I’m excited to serve as CCVOAD’s Board President and help strengthen Clackamas County’s ability to respond to and recover from disasters.
Barb Edwards
About Barb
I work as the Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Coordinator for CCVOAD. Before this, I was with an international NGO in different countries and took part in several disaster relief efforts, which had a big impact on me. I enjoyed being able to provide solutions in the midst of chaos, loss, and devastation. It’s a privilege to work in this field, especially in my own community. I’m also a certified athletic trainer on the sports medicine team, with experience in various settings from Olympic level to youth. I enjoy working in a team and making a positive impact on others’ lives. Outside of work, I love to travel, paddle, and hike in the PNW.
Bryan North
About Bryan
I am a retired CPA, after 30+ years of serving in financial capacities for a nonprofit healthcare institution. I am very much involved in managing various federal, state, corp, and private foundation grants involving research. I was approached to volunteer for CCLTRG to help manage the overall finances and financial compliance with grants. I am pleased to be part of an organization that brings financial help to residents of Clackamas County that are in crisis due to unforeseen disasters.
Jana Norton
About Jana
As a fifth-generation Oregonian and longtime Clackamas County resident, I have deep roots in community engagement, disaster self-preparedness, and social justice activism. Throughout my diverse career—and as a career military/DOD spouse raising a family—I’ve lived by a “bloom where we are planted” philosophy.
My various roles over the years, and most recently my work as a Red Cross volunteer in retirement, have all shared a common purpose: building resiliency.
I am honored to serve on the CCVOAD Board, focusing on strengthening relationships across our urban and rural communities. I strongly believe in the resilience of the Oregonian spirit, which serves as a foundational springboard for CCVOAD’s work across neighborhoods, communities, and within local governments, associations, congregations, and businesses throughout Clackamas County.
Michael Gonzales
About Michael
I am happy to be joining the CCVOAD. I have been with DHS for 10 years this November. I am coming from the refugee department as a family coach. During the 2020 wild fires I was given the position of Disaster case manager for the Clackamas area. A little about me. I am a sculpture artist, I have also built my own tiny house that I now live in.
Daniel McGuire
About Daniel
I’ve spent my entire life—71 years—in Oregon, most of it in or near the Portland metro area, and 37 of those years in Clackamas County. I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart and still work full-time running a building materials outlet store in Sherwood, managing a few properties, and supporting a private family foundation that does development work in India.
As much as I’ve enjoyed my business endeavors, I’ve felt a growing desire to do more local volunteer work—and that’s what brought me to CCVOAD. I love problem-solving and finding creative solutions—it’s the air I breathe and the water I love swimming in. Being part of a team focused on supporting our community through crisis has been both meaningful and energizing.
Brian Watkins
About Brian
I was born and raised in Oregon and spent my early years in Gresham, graduating from Gresham High School. After attending Mt. Hood Community College, I followed my passion for building and community by starting my own construction company.
In 2020, I moved to Clackamas County and joined the Clackamas County Long-Term Recovery Group (CCLTRG), where I helped rebuild homes lost in the wildfires that devastated our region. That work has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life, and it’s been an honor to serve alongside others who are committed to restoring hope and stability in our communities.
I bring to CCVOAD a strong belief in the power of collaboration, a heart for service, and a desire to help create lasting impact for the people of Clackamas County.
Karen O’Neil
About Karen
Service has shaped my life for as long as I can remember. As the daughter of an Air Force NCO and later the spouse of an Army officer for more than twenty years, I lived in communities where neighbors became family and supporting one another was simply part of how we lived. While stationed in Germany, I served as a Family Support Liaison and Youth Development Program Leader, where I discovered my passion for connecting people, strengthening families, and building communities that can weather challenges together.
When my family returned to the United States, I continued that work through volunteer roles in my church, 4‑H, and Scouting America. I’ve had the privilege of mentoring youth, developing programs, and creating meaningful volunteer experiences that encourage others to step forward and serve. During the 2020 Clackamas County wildfires, I helped coordinate livestock evacuation sheltering. Caring for displaced animals mattered, but what stayed with me most was watching young volunteers discover their own ability to lead during a crisis.
Professionally, my career has centered on building systems and strategies that support organizational growth, strengthen partnerships, and solve complex problems. No matter the role, the common thread has always been connecting people with the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to succeed. Today, I’m grateful to bring those experiences into my work in emergency management. Serving on the Clackamas County VOAD Board feels like a natural extension of that commitment, and I’m honored to support efforts that strengthen partnerships and help our community prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Outside of volunteering and emergency management, I enjoy traveling, gardening, hiking, kayaking, chocolate, and spending time with my adult children and grandson.
Carolyn Bonoff
About Carolyn
I am a native Oregonian who grew up in Clackamas County, and I’m passionate about serving and strengthening the community I call home. I currently work for Clackamas County Disaster Management, where I focus on preparedness, outreach, and building partnerships that help communities become more resilient before, during, and after disasters.
Before joining the county, I worked in the nonprofit sector supporting refugees and asylum seekers as they navigated resettlement and worked toward self‑sufficiency. That experience deepened my commitment to public service and reinforced the importance of strong, connected communities that can support one another through transition and crisis.
I hold a Master’s degree in Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, which reflects my dedication to bringing people together to solve problems and build understanding. I value collaborative approaches to complex challenges and am a strong advocate for mediation and constructive conflict resolution as tools for strengthening community resilience.
As a new CCVOAD board member, I’m excited to work with partner organizations to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts throughout Clackamas County. My goal is to help ensure that communities have the relationships, resources, and support they need to navigate emergencies and thrive in the long term.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, dancing, running, and spending time with family and friends.