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2005-2006 Board of Directors
Leslie Foltz, Bannock Youth Foundation, Pocatello
Leslie began her work at Bannock over fourteen years ago in the Basic Center program.
Most of her work has been in direct client case management. Currently she is working
with the Therapeutic Foster Care Program, and for the last nine years has been the
facilitator for a Community Based Juvenile Sex Offender Group. Leslie has
been on the Board of Trustees for several years now and has continued to provide
great support, ideas, and enthusiasm for the network's activities and programs.
We are very happy that Leslie will continue to serve on the Board in her new role
as Chair. One of Leslie's goals is to bring more diversity to the Board.
Michelle Keating, YouthCare, Seattle
Michelle is a veteran board member and has served the Network as a WA State representative
and also as the Board Secretary. Currently Michelle is running a Transitional
Living Program for YouthCare in Seattle. Michelle brings much enthusiasm for
the work and for the possibilities of the Network with her to her new position as
Vice-Chair.
Jorden Nigro, Juneau Youth Services
Jorden is currently the Residential Director at JYS, and has previously run both
BCP and SOP programs. This is Jorden's first term on the NWNY Board of Trustees,
and she is enthusiastic about both the opportunity to learn from the board and her
goal of bringing fresh ideas with her as well.
Stephanie Taylor, YouthCare, Seattle,
WA
Stephanie is a force of nature, and continues to be one of the most involved members
of the Board of Trustees. She has not only been a speaker at network events, but
has contributed and participated in almost every aspect of the network's program
since 2004. Currently Stephanie is working and attending college and plans to pursue
a career in Psychology.
Steve Olsen, Harry's Mother, Portland
Steve has been on the Board for several years. He is on the Program Committee and
has been active in youth work in the Portland area for twenty years. Steve has been
our National Rep for Region X for over a year now, and continues to provide sound
advice for us all in Washington D.C.
Jorden Nigro, Juneau Youth Services
Jorden is currently the Residential Director at JYS, and has previously run both
BCP and SOP programs. This is Jorden's first term on the NWNY Board of Trustees,
and she is enthusiastic about both the opportunity to learn from the board and her
goal of bringing fresh ideas with her as well.
Gabriel Duckworth, Residential Youth Care, Ketchikan
Gabriel works his administrative magic at
Residential Youth Care in Ketchikan. Currently working toward his goal of
a MSW, Gabriel is busy with his work, educational, and family life. His goals for
the board include the longevity of the Network, the expansion of membership agencies,
and the effective manifestation of our mission.
Youth Representative, Roy Omiak, Fairbanks Native Association
Steve Fields, Hays Shelter Home, Boise
Steve is the Program Director for Hays Shelter Home is Boise, Idaho where he has
spent the last seven years directly serving youth and supervising programs.
Steve is new to the board and this is his first term representing Idaho. Steve is
working towards strengthening relationships and influence within Idaho for the NWNY.
Chuck Christiansen, Intermountain
Hospital, Boise
Chuck is the Director of Business Management at Intermountain Hospital. He
brings 20 year of experience in healthcare, behavioral health, communications, marketing,
and PR to the Board in this his first term. We look forward to Chuck's ideas
on how to include for-profits and other organizations into the Network and find
ways to make available resources that may not be available to most non-profits.
Chuck would like to see the Network focus on the total needs of disenfranchised
youth.
Youth Representative, Brandon Davis, Hays Shelter Home
This is Brandon's first term on the Board
and we welcome him and his enthusiasm. Brandon has spent 6 years in the military
and is now taking the opportunity of board membership to give back to the RHY community
and is planning on using his experience with CPS to further our work in the NW.
Arnie Green, Community Works, Medford
Arnie is the Executive Director of a successful
agency in Medford and brings his wealth of experience with over 30 years in RHY
to the Board this year in his first term. Arnie hopes to help the NWNY to
become the best advocacy for Homeless and Runaway Youth in our region.
Eric Van Houten, Looking Glass, Eugene
Eric is the Program Director for New Roads Looking Glass. This is Eric's first
term on the Board and he hopes to bring his clinical and RHY experience to the Board
and to the Network in a way that will promote more professionalism in the RHY community
and improve collaborative efforts across the Network agencies.
Youth Representative, Kris McAlister,
Looking Glass, Eugene
Kris is a dynamic board member and is very active in Oregon around issues facing
the RHY populations and is involved with local and state organizations and government
as a result.
Jan Lecture, Youth.Com, Colville
Jan is a newly elected board member and a wonderful addition to the team.
The Board will benefit from her 20 years of experience and wisdom as a counselor
and case manager.
Wendy Tanner, Community
Youth Services, Olympia, WA
Wendy is the COO of Community Youth Services. This is her first term on the
Board.
Youth Representative, Stephanie Taylor, YouthCare, Seattle, WA
Stephanie is a force of nature, and continues to be one of the most involved members
of the Board of Trustees. She has not only been a speaker at network events, but
has contributed and participated in almost every aspect of the network's program
since 2004. Currently Stephanie is working and attending college and plans to pursue
a career in Psychology.
 
Arnie Green
Steve Fields
 
Brandon Davis
Eric VanHouten
Jan Lecture
Jorden Nigro
Stephanie Taylor
Steve Olsen
Wendy Tanner
Gabriel Duckworth
Leslie Foltz
Michelle Keating
Kris McAlister
Roy Omiak
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