Paula Hester, Executive Director

paula@osbhcn.org

Paula has 20 years of experience in organizational development and administration. She has worked in the for-profit and the non-profit worlds, as well as managing her own successful business. For more than 25 years, she has served as an advocate working with educators, legislators and local authorities in developing policy and increasing funding for people with disabilities and diverse challenges. Experience serving on boards and committees at the local, state and national levels fostered her desire to create organizations that really meet people’s needs and enhance their lives.

Liz Smith Currie, Policy Director

liz@osbhcn.org

Liz brings a depth of knowledge to our organization as the former policy director of Children First for Oregon and a founding chair person of the Healthy Kids Learn Better Coalition. She has worked as a policy expert in the state and at the national level, as well as for staff for legislators. She understands how to build the connection for policy makers to create winning outcomes. In 2002 the Network presented her with an Award of Appreciation for Advocacy on behalf of SBHCs.

Maesie Speer, Community Engagement Coordinator

maesie@osbhcn.org

Maesie Speer joined the Network in January of 2006. She moved to Portland from Minneapolis, MN where she worked at the College of St. Catherine's School of Social Work and the Center for Health Interprofessional Programs at the University of Minnesota. Outside of the 9 to 5 world she is also a professional actor and a facilitator at the Dougy Center.

Lindsay Sauve, Membership and Communications Coordinator

lindsay@osbhcn.org

Lindsay Sauve has worked for several years in the natural food and medicine fields and is passionate about educating the public about nutrition and preventative medicine. She is a graduate student in public health at Portland State University and is excited to be assisting the network in promoting health and wellness among Oregon’s children. Lindsay also enjoys hiking and organic gardening.

Amanda Tissot, Administrative Assistant

amanda@osbhcn.org

Amanda Tissot joined the Network in May of 2008. She moved to Portland from Southern California where she worked as assistant to a certified financial planner for five years. Prior to that, she participated in several fund-raising endeavors for a variety of non-profits through Facter Direct Limited, located in Los Angeles, California. Most recently, she volunteered at the National Psoriasis Foundation in Beaverton, Oregon as a Patient Service Representative.