The Board of Directors plays a key role in the functions and development of Garden Partners. Members are volunteers who have a keen interest in the interface of the organization with the community. They are the organization's stewards who ensure that goals, objectives, plans and programs are aligned with the mission. They help set policy and provide financial oversight. Members are elected and serve a set term. The Board meets quarterly.
Mary, a co-founder of Garden Partners, is an Occupational Therapist, registered and licensed in the state of Oregon. She graduated from Pacific University in 1987 and has practiced occupational therapy for over 18 years in the areas of physical disabilities and geriatrics. In 1994 Mary’s vision formed: a series of unique, accessible garden centers where people from all walks of life come together to share their love of gardening. Since 1994, in addition to practicing occupational therapy, she has focused on creating opportunities for individuals to participate in meaningful gardening activities. As a result of this effort, she has seen the remarkably motivating and engaging effects of people-plant interactions.
Jane is a Portland native with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Portland State University. She received a degree in landscape design from Portland Community College and attended the Clockhouse Design School with John Brooks in England. Jane is inspired to meet a need for people who otherwise lack the opportunity to experience a garden. She believes these special places will bring food to the soul.
Jennifer joins Garden Partners with a passion for developing community programs and organizations to their fullest potential. Her professional background includes 10 years in hotel management, sales, and event planning and 5 years as a small business owner and event planning consultant. In 2006 Jennifer made the transition to the non-profit world - a change that seemed as natural as the sun rising. In the last three years Jennifer has excelled creating growth and communication strategies for small to medium size organizations. She is thrilled to be a part of Garden Partners, noting that her grandparents, all of whom experienced profound joy while gardening, would be proud!
Carma comes with a background in building volunteer programs. She was the director of the Volunteer Program at Raphael House of Portland and a program manager at Big Brothers / Big Sisters. Most recently she was a program director at the Josiah Hill Clinic. She currently is the Indian Law Program Coordinator at Lewis and Clark Law School. Carma also counts Classic Wines Auction as a client, which she is helping to build a volunteer program. Carma has a Bachelor's degree in communication and she holds a Master's degree in Public Administration. Carma is involved in the community serving on the board of Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp and she is an elder for the Red Lodge Transition Services project.
The following individuals have been bestowed the title of Board Member Emeritus due to their distinct leadership, vision, and contributions while serving on the board.
The Garden Partners Board of Directors would like to recognize Nancy Doty for her contributions as a co-founder and long-term board member. Nancy’s board and volunteer contributions between 1999-2005 were vital to establishing the organization and launching its first formal programs. Thank you, Nancy, and much good luck with your new endeavors.
Ruth Anne received her B.S. from Oregon State College, and her degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California. She has worked as an Occupational Therapist at the V.A. Medical Center and Emanuel Hospital in Portland. She has volunteered for Oregon schools, community programs, her church, and the Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon. She currently volunteers for the cancer program at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and has recently resumed teaching English as a second language. In addition, Ruth Anne serves on several committees at Willamette View Retirement Center.
Bethany brings to us a tremendous background in Landscaping. With a Landscape Architecture degree from U of O, her design work can be seen in Portland, Eugene, Corvallis, Woodburn, Wilsonville, and Newberg. Says Bethany, "The beauty of nature and appreciation of life has shaped my world and I am eager to use my time in ways that benefit others and allow them interaction with that same beauty. I hope my involvement with Garden Partners will benefit members of my community and bring joy, healing, and loveliness to their lives."
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