The volunteers who lead and help.
We are grateful for the guidance, perspectives, and energy that our Board of Directors brings to OP. Individually, each brings personal passion to OP’s mission and specialized expertise. Collectively, the Board shares, celebrates, and represents the diversity of the youth we serve, and advocate for young people. See more information on how to join our board below.
Fatemeh Fakhraie, President
Marketing Assistant Manager, Peak Credit Union
Shanti Rios, Treasurer
Behavioral Health/Social Services, Cottage Grove
Margie Paris, Secretary
Professor Emerita, University of Oregon School of Law
Alex Haugland
Property Development, Philanthropist
Catrina Mathewson
Nonprofit Development Director
Enuma Ezeabogu
UO Masters Program
Board of Directors
Michelle Deklyen
Retired Child Clinical Psychologist
Veronica Bosquez-Tullar
Member Service Representative, OnPoint Community Credit Union
Sierra Lambright
Student, South Eugene High School
Claudia Liontos (member emeritus)
Real Estate Broker
Craig Opperman (member emeritus)
CEO Looking Glass
Our goal is to have a Board that shares, values, and represents the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications parents, people who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA2S+, and educators, as these perspectives are invaluable to the efficacy of our services.
Click here for more information about joining the board.
If you're interested in joining the board, please email info@opheliasplace.net.