Staff & Board
Donate Life Northwest is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of directors representing organizational stakeholders, member programs, health care professionals and community leaders committed to the mission and goals of Donate Life Northwest. The board sets direction and policies; ensures financial strength, stability, and oversight; and acts as agency ambassadors.
Staff
Laura
Executive Director
Laura brings a wealth of experience, passion for our mission, connection to our community, and a track record of transformative leadership in nonprofit. Laura's roots with Donate Life Northwest are...
laura@donatelifenw.org
503.494.2288
Sara
Operations Director
Sara began at Donate Life Northwest as Coordinator of Volunteers in August of 2007 after returning to Portland from 3 years in Panama with the Peace Corps where she worked as a Regional Volunteer...
sara@donatelifenw.org
503.418.4034
Marissa
Director of Education and Outreach
Marissa first learned about Donate Life Northwest after her granddad received a kidney transplant and her mom anonymously donated a kidney. After developing award-winning programs as Manager of...
marissa@donatelifenw.org
503.494.7836
Sandy
Education Manager
Sandy is a native Oregonian and Portlander. Most recently she worked in STEAM program management at Saturday Academy and OMSI as well as spending many years in local classrooms as a formal and...
sandy@donatelifenw.org
503.494.2257
Jenny
Volunteer Coordinator
Jenny has a passion for working with volunteers and an extensive background both working with volunteers and with nonprofit organizations. As a part of her role, she onboards new volunteers, recruits...