Carrie Borgen se incorporó a ACCESS como directora ejecutiva en 2020 y aportó 20 años de experiencia como líder en organizaciones de atención de la salud sin fines de lucro a través de un crecimiento significativo, resultados financieros exitosos, transformaciones de programas, fusiones y adquisiciones, e integración de sistemas y negocios. Con iniciativa propia, enfocada en la estrategia, orientada a los resultados y con probadas aptitudes para la innovación, Carrie se describe a sí misma como una persona centrada en la estrategia y la planificación, con habilidades para la gestión de proyectos y relaciones comerciales sólidas como claves del éxito.

Cass Sinclair es directora ejecutiva de Opportunities for Housing, Resources, and Assistance, Inc. (OHRA). Cass aporta 30 años de variada experiencia laboral en los sectores privado, sin fines de lucro y gubernamental al servicio de los miembros de nuestra comunidad más vulnerables y con mayores necesidades. Sus fortalezas son el liderazgo, la innovación, la estrategia, las operaciones, y la gestión del crecimiento y del cambio. Cass tiene un máster en Administración de Empresas (MBA, por sus siglas en inglés).

Paula Lawson has more than 25 years’ experience in the manufacturing sector and has been a part of the Quantum Innovations team since 2004. She joined the company as employee number 3 and has been instrumental in the growth to the current 94 employees. As with most start-ups, she worked in various roles over the years – accounting, personnel, shipping/receiving/inventory, purchasing, customer support. She is currently serving on the corporate leadership team and as manager of the Manufacturing Operations team. Paula also volunteers her time with local groups. She was a board member on the Oregon Employer Council and is currently a neighborhood coordinator with the Medford Food Project, co-chair for the Rogue Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, and a member of ARC’s Board of Directors.

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.

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.

Suz Montemayor is the Human Resource Manager and Accountant for John A Warekois CPA LLC. She possesses a unique combination of work experience including diverse businesses and community organizations – both private and non-profit – in multiple industries across Southern Oregon. She serves on the Board of Directors for Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Workforce Readiness and Treasurer, Southern Oregon Employers Council (SOEC), Vice President. Former board member of Rogue Workforce Partnership (RWP) and Job Council Budget Committee.

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.

Kelly Madding Deputy City Manager Kelly Madding assists the Medford City Manager in administering the affairs of city government. She works to coordinate City Council agenda priorities and supports the City’s department leaders to fulfill the vision set by the Mayor and City Council. Kelly has previously served as the Development Services Director for Jackson County and was the City Manager for Ashland, Talent and Rogue River.

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.