As the Director of Policy and Programs at the Meyer Memorial Trust, Nancy is driven by a passion for making the world a better place, a belief in the ability of people to make positive social change and an understanding that how we treat each other in the work matters just as much as the outcome. She joins the OFL board with an immense amount of strategic experience and vision for policy change and civic engagement.

Kareem Alston is a communications pro working in philanthropy. His many skills include digital engagement, grantmaking, research and writing. He brings vision, experience and a hearty dash of creativity to OFL along with undergraduate and master’s degrees from Stanford University.

Josué Peña-Juárez’s work embodies authentic community engagement and family empowerment, and he is well-versed in culturally-responsive practice, motivational interviewing, assertive engagement, and trauma-informed practice. Prior to joining Earl Boyles Elementary, Josué worked as a home visitor through a mental health agency addressing resources with families involved in child welfare and TANF. His undergraduate studies were in Ethnic Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Oregon.

Erin Kothari (she/her) joins OFL with a wealth of experience across different areas — as a founding co-chair of the Oregon Students of Color Coalition, former aide to Congressman Mike Honda, and most recently as senior director of operations for RISE Partnership.