Who We Are: Our Board, Director and Partners

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of business owners, employees, parents, educators and advocates for children and for the economic success of Pendleton, Oregon.

Our Board of Directors

Position

Name

About

Chair

Gail Nelson

Business Oregon – Regional Project Manager

Vice Chair

Becky Wise

CHI St. Anthony Hospital – R.N.

Secretary-Treasurer
Kathryn B. Brown
EO Media Group – Owner & Vice President
Director

Cheri LaBoy

Pendleton Chamber of Commerce – CEO

Director
Terri Silvis
Horizon Project, Inc. – CEO
Director

Erin Biencourt

Corey, Byler & Rew – Attorney
Director

Mark Browning

Blue Mountain Community College – President

Director

Richard Seigler

Enrich Therapy – LMFT

Director

Maria Davis

Pendleton School District – Child Development Specialist

Child Care Director

Brittney Jackson is leading our efforts for the acquisition and remodeling of property and establishing a high-quality child care program and early education center. She brings 24 years of experience in providing high-quality child care, and a strong background in early childhood education, child development and business management. She is a member of the Professional Learning Team of the Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub, and well-known and respected in the child care community. 

East Oregonian photo by Yasser Marte

Our Partners

We are coordinating and working collaboratively with many other child-serving organizations in the Pendleton area, so that we complement their programs and do not unnecessarily duplicate services. These include: