Cass Sinclair, MBA, is a transformative executive leader with over 30 years of experience spanning healthcare, nonprofit leadership, and organizational development. With a strong foundation in strategic planning, cross-sector collaboration, and mission-driven leadership, she currently serves as Executive Director of the Rogue Community College Foundation. Guided by a belief in the transformative power of education, Cass leads efforts to expand scholarship opportunities, fund pioneering programs, and cultivate strategic partnerships that enhance the academic and economic success of RCC students and the college.

Kelly Madding serves as Operations Manager at RVTD, providing strategic and operational leadership to advance the organization’s mission. She previously served nearly five years as Medford Deputy City Manager, supporting City Council priorities and departmental leadership. Her extensive public service career also includes roles as Development Services Director for Jackson County and City Manager for Ashland, Talent, and Rogue River, reflecting a longstanding commitment to effective governance and community-focused leadership.

Tiffany Atkinson is the Director of Community Corrections Programs at The Pathfinder Network. She is a person in recovery and has dedicated her work life to advocating for the expansion of peer workers. Tiffany is a compassionate, humble leader and hardworking advocate for system impacted individuals and their families. Tiffany has worked at all levels of the recovery field, from walk-in clinics to the high levels of peer leadership in a variety of agencies.

Born and raised in Southern Oregon, Travis Christian brings over 20 years of leadership and experience in the construction industry to his role on the Board of Directors for the Addiction Recovery Center. As Vice President of Adroit Construction, Travis has built a career grounded in integrity, collaboration, and community service. Beyond his professional achievements, Travis is a devoted father to three daughters and a passionate advocate for strengthening the communities of Southern Oregon. His commitment to helping others and supporting recovery aligns deeply with the Center’s mission to foster hope, healing, and long-term wellness.

Amanda Ireland-Esquivel is the Executive Director of True Colors Recovery, Oregon’s only LGBTQIA2S+-specific recovery community organization. A Hispanic woman in long-term recovery, Amanda has dedicated her career to creating inclusive, affirming spaces for healing. She has led True Colors’ statewide expansion, launching the Rogue Recovery Center in Grants Pass. Through her leadership, Amanda advances equity-based peer mentoring, rural access to care, and workforce development that reflect Oregon’s diverse recovery community. Amanda believes, “Recovery should never mean hiding who you are , it should be where you finally get to shine.”

Justin Ivens fue nombrado comisario del Departamento de Policía de Medford (MPD, por sus siglas en inglés) en 2021, después de trabajar en el Departamento durante más de 26 años. Empezó como agente de servicios a la comunidad en 1995. Fue ascendido a agente de patrulla y luego a detective de delitos graves, donde desempeñó un papel fundamental en la creación de la Asociación de Investigadores de Homicidios de Oregon (Oregon Homicide Investigators Association). Después de 14 años de servicio como detective, Justin fue ascendido a sargento, luego a teniente y, más recientemente, a subcomisario. Durante todo el tiempo que lleva en el MPD, ha desempeñado un papel activo en la capacitación y la mentoría de los futuros líderes del departamento.

Chief Scott Logue has been the Central Point Chief of Police since 2023. He grew up in Southern Oregon and graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1995. He studied Criminology while attending Southern Oregon University on a basketball scholarship. Chief Logue earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminology from SOU. Chief Logue was hired by the City of Central Point Police Department in 2002. During his employment with the Central Point Police Department, Chief Logue has held the position of Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Corporal, Task Force Officer, Lieutenant, and Captain. Chief Logue holds a Management Certificate from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and has over 2,200 training hours.

Larissa Mejia-Medina se graduó en Oregon Health & Science University con una licenciatura en enfermería en 2011. Hace casi 9 años que trabaja en Rogue Community Health. En la actualidad, es su directora de enfermería para la mejora de la calidad. Larissa vive en Rogue Valley desde los 11 años y la apasiona ofrecer una atención compasiva y de alta calidad a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad, además de ayudar a reducir las disparidades en materia de salud, el costo de la atención de la salud y los obstáculos para los cuidados sin comprometer la integridad ni la calidad. En la actualidad, Larissa es miembro del consejo de la Junta Asesora de Salud del condado de Jackson y de la Junta de la escuela pública autónoma (charter) Kids Unlimited Academy White City.

Leona O’Keefe is a Family Medicine Physician and serves as Medical Director for Jackson Care Connect. She has clinical experience in rural international settings, as well as urban and rural communities in the United States, and spent time supporting Josephine and Jackson Counties Public Health Departments. Leona’s passions include increasing access to high quality care for all and improving the work life of our healthcare workers; both of these require ongoing changes to our healthcare system, as well as supporting the vibrancy of our communities. She loves to think creatively and to collaborate with others, seeing both the details and the system level view, and receives great joy when we move toward equity and justice.

Michael J. O’Malley is a US Army Veteran with more than forty years’ experience in alcohol, drug and mental health counseling and clinical supervision in the US Department of Veterans Affairs and private practice. He is a person in recovery and has worked in for-profit and not-for-profit settings creating clinical program and transitional housing opportunities. Dr. O’Malley is an active surveyor for CARF-The Rehabilitation Commission in the Behavioral Health, Opiate Treatment and Employment and Community Services divisions. He and his wife, Deborah enjoy traveling and playing music together.

Eric Stark has been a practicing attorney in the Medford/Ashland southern Oregon area for over 34 years. His practice focuses on estate planning and elder care protective proceedings. Eric has always been an active and giving member of his southern Oregon community. He is a past president of the Jackson County Bar association, Medford YMCA, Medford Planning Commission, and Medford Urban Renewal. He served as a Medford city councilor between 2019-2024. He has volunteered and been a member of Providence Medford Medical Center board and advisory council since 2012. He is currently serving as Chair of the Providence Oregon Community Ministry Board.