2016 CONFERENCE THEME INSPIRE CHALLENGE ACHIEVE
Sessions
MORNING KEYNOTE 8:15am
What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid? Own Your Courage!
SPEAKER: Melissa J. Nixon
Known as the Courageous Life Mentor, Melissa Nixon teaches you how to activate your courage in order to live and lead your most powerful life, career, and business. In her opening keynote, Melissa will inspire you to succeed and learn how to face and overcome challenges to achieve your leadership goals. What would you do if you weren’t afraid? …Own Your Courage! “Our greatest fear should not be of FAILURE but of SUCCEEDING at things in life the DON’T REALLY MATTER.” – Francis Chan
INSPIRE BREAKOUT SEMINARS 9:45am
The first breakout session, Inspire, will embolden you to strive for more. Hear passionate stories from women entrepreneurs and professionals as they help you discover your inner leadership potential.
SPEAKER: Joy Taylor
How can women cultivate the courage to create big things in this world? Feminine power, intuition and self- inspiration magnetize success! They also increase synchronicity and allow for more graceful manifestation. When we lighten up, care for ourselves and trust life, more gets done. Now is the time to give your talents to the world, make a difference, and sing your heart’s song. This session focuses on the skills and beliefs that help you become a more self-inspired leader. Explore what your inner guidance is telling you, learn how to breakthrough thoughts that hold you back; get excited and empowered to take your next steps.
SPEAKER: Quin Collins
Generational gaps, perceived credibility issues, managing older employees – what obstacles or challenges do young professionals face in stepping up to leadership positions? How can we as a community address these challenges? This collaborative discussion session, led by a successful young leader in our region, will help young professionals and those who mentor them dive into these issues. Attendees will leave better equipped to overcome issues, join forces with other young leaders, and support emerging leaders in developing their authentic voice against the chorus of other people’s expectations.
SPEAKER: Wendy Baughman
In this session, attendees will learn essential elements required to develop leaders and the environment that must be created to allow new leaders to grow and mature. Building a great team isn’t easy, but once it’s built it is very easy for owners and managers to believe their job is done. Helping people develop is a skill; growing leaders is an art. This session will focus on three areas:
- Attendees will understand ten different leadership approaches and identify which style of leadership they are currently implementing.
- Attendees will learn how to identify potential leaders within the current team and know how to approach them to see if they are interested in becoming a leader.
- Attendees will walk away with mentoring and coaching skills to develop leaders.
SPEAKER: Helen Funk
When life throws a curve ball, will you: a) duck b) run c) hide d) Jump for the ball? Too many things today happen without advance planning. Jobs come and jobs disappear due to the economy and the environment. How do I prepare for these types of changes? Let’s focus together on how to anticipate the excitement vs. just “facing the fear” of career transition. Join this session to see how small your career radar has become. You will be shocked.
SPEAKER: Ginger Johnson
Who, when, where, and – perhaps most importantly – how do you meet the people you want, need and desire to connect with? You’ll get specific tips and insights into how to meet the people you want to meet, when, where and regardless of circumstances at this session. Learn how to grow up and up by reaching out. Warm up by watching this presenter’s TED talk in advance. As a marketing & consumer expert, pro speaker and entertainer, Ginger knows how to make connections – and will engage and entertain you in a lively session as you put her insights and tips into immediate practice.
CHALLENGE BREAKOUT SEMINARS 11:00am
Every woman faces challenges in her career. In Challenge, learn how to traverse the road map of your career and successful handle any diversions you may face.
SPEAKER: Melissa J. Nixon
The boss, the kids, aging parents, even an aging car – some days it seems like every one, and every thing, needs something from you. There isn’t enough time! If it weren’t for “circumstances beyond our control” we could achieve more, right? But there are ways to channel these challenges so you can keep on track… This session is designed to help you learn how to own the results of your life, career, and business. Each participant will learn: how to manage goal expectations; how to be in control in the midst of chaos; and, how to know what is your right next step.
SPEAKERS: Carolina Castaneda del Rio & Freda Casillas
You’ve been on an exciting professional trajectory – and now you see (or are afraid to look at!) a flattening in that curve ahead. This is the time to plan for the next stage and identify new challenges – even to be the source of your own challenges. Many of us reach a point when we have done what others needed and expected; the possibility of choosing your own path can be paralyzing. So what is going to jumpstart (excite) you for that next stage? The curve ahead may look different than early-stage career, and that’s just fine; the trick is making it what you choose, whether that means finding new challenge in current work or striking out in new directions.
SPEAKER: Marlene Yesquen
Who enjoys difficult conversations? Many of us fear conflict or not being liked – but conflict is inevitable if we accept that others have their own values and opinions. Difficult conversations actually help leaders be successful; you don’t have to like these conversations, you just have to be willing to tackle tough conversations that surface and work through issues. In this seminar, hear about our presenter's personal experience with difficult conversations, and learn what you can do to make this sort of challenge easier -whether it be with co-workers, employees, bosses or even friends and family.
SPEAKER: Katie Hutchinson
Have you shrunk from “networking” activities, seeing them as shallow or self-serving? In truth, networking is about building relationships. How do you build relationships that develop into a significant network? Through service and layering – come find out what that means! In this session you will think about how you spend your time and who surrounds you, and discuss what it means to connect in order to create a network based on substance, built on experience. Be prepared to challenge yourself with activities that demonstrate relationship building and, ultimately, networking.
GUEST SPEAKER 1:30pm
How to Succeed in Business – By Really Trying!
SPEAKER: Jenny Johnson
Thirty-some years after graduating from UC–Davis with a degree in economics, Jenny Johnson became co-president of one of the largest financial services firms in the world. How she did this, overcame obstacles, raised five children along the way and kept her sanity, along with what lessons she learned, how she found her niche, and who influenced her — these are all part of her story that will be revealed in a “just between us” conversation with WLC “godmother,” Lyn Hennion.
ACHIEVE BREAKOUT SEMINARS 2:15pm
After being inspired to realize your leadership potential and challenged along the way, learn how to Achieve your goals and realize sustainable growth to reach higher levels of success.
SPEAKER: Sabrina Prud'homme
Not sure what you want to be "when you grow up"? Don’t just sit around until you do! Even past accomplishments don't insulate leaders from uncertainty. Whether you've moved to a new city, faced down a career transition, or are dealing with other life changes, don't wait for calmer waters; necessity is the mother of invention--and reinvention! Uncertainty is no reason to stand still, because even as life pushes you in a new direction, those first steps can lead you right to surprising new paths. In this workshop, we'll explore concrete actions to help lead you to achievement.
SPEAKERS: Marjorie Trueblood-Gamble & Dr. Alma Rosa Alvarez
Due to the patriarchal framework of our society, women regularly experience oppression. In this session we will explore how the sole focus on patriarchal oppression can make women dismissive of other forms of oppression. In addition, participants will explore impediments to diversity recruitment and retention efforts, and how to be conscious of these.
SPEAKER: Kathy Bryon
Who or what are we responsible to? And who or what is responsible for us and our well-being? As the prayer from the Hopi Elders reminds us- we are the ones we have been waiting for. This will be a very interactive session among participants using the individual and collective thinking, wisdom and imaginations in the room to explore the opportunity, challenge and necessity of service. We will unpack together how service to one’s community influences personal growth and professional development, and also is a critical component of sustaining and evolving a healthy community.
SPEAKER: Loren Fogelman
Many businesses are highly successful without ever developing a business plan. Or they end up tucked away in the back of your file cabinet. That's because business plans fail to capture your purpose and inspiration. When you're pursuing something most people are telling you will fail, then traditional plans and goals are not enough. Grasping the activity, the strategy and the tactics are vital. Entrepreneurs who are on a mission possess a secret...and it's frequently the missing piece to growing your ideal business. During this action-packed training you'll learn: * Why it's okay to trash the business plan - and what captures your excitement. * The ideal response when nothing seems to be working. * How failure leads to success. The keys to success are counter-intuitive. Rise up to the challenge, control your agenda and leap to the next level of success!
SPEAKER: Jennifer Joss
By this time in the conference, you’ve been stretched, inspired, had thoughts and maybe even made plans for how to use what you’ve learned to grow yourself and your contribution. Now what? Behavioral science has a lot to say about creating new habits and achieving your goals. Together we will explore the science and practice of developing yourself. We will zoom out to find your purpose, zoom in to create simple triggers and commitment devices, and plan for the mental and emotional traps that prevent us from fulfilling our aspirations. Be prepared to participate fully, coach and be coached, and create concrete plans for turning your dreams into outcomes.
CLOSING KEYNOTE 3:30pm
When You Don’t Know What You Can’t Do: A Tale of Passion, Purpose & Persuasion
SPEAKER: Camila Thorndike
What can you really do to change the world? Can one gal save the planet? In fact, the world can only be changed by political action! Peek inside the world of a Millennial social entrepreneur and follow Camila’s journey in co-founding a state-wide campaign for climate change policy. From an art project in the Rogue Valley three years ago, Oregon Climate grew to spearhead the carbon pricing movement in the Capitol and now expands to national scope. Connect the work of this passionate, purpose-driven young woman to today’s lesson’s in leadership to invigorate your personal and societal sense of what is possible!
Speakers
Alma Rose Alvarez
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Dr. Alma Rosa Alvarez is a professor of English at Southern Oregon University where she teaches U.S. Literature, with a special emphasis on ethnic literature. In the valley, Dr. Alvarez collaborated with other Latinos to start the Spanish Mass at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church. She is a member of The Race Equity Coalition.
Wendy Baughman
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Wendy Baughman is an international trainer, speaker, and business coach. Wendy started her career as a music and theatre teacher in Southern California. Relocating to the Kansas City area, she opened a franchise in the point-of-sale industry. After building a successful business, she refocused her expertise in developing people and organizations. Her work in theatre and music coupled with an MBA focused on behavior and organizational management give her the ability to provide engaging and substantive learning experiences which have helped thousands of people achieve greater potential in work and life.
Kathy Bryon
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Kathy Bryon serves as the Executive Director of the Gordon Elwood Foundation whose mission is to invest in southern Oregon’s youth, individuals, families and communities. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded over $3 million in small grants to programs in Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Curry counties and additional community and leadership development support throughout the region to leverage capacity building opportunities in alignment with the foundation vision and goals. Kathy brings to her position four decades of working and volunteering in the non-profit sector, over twenty six of those years in southern Oregon. Kathy’s academic training is grounded in Public Health planning and administration. She received her MPH from University of California, Berkeley and a BA in Biology from University of California, Santa Cruz. Her first years in the community sector began while in college and were spent creating and managing health and education programs in California for culturally and economically diverse populations. Her work in southern Oregon for the last twenty six years has focused on strengthening the capacity of rural communities through their nonprofit organizations and leaders. Throughout her career Kathy has facilitated organizations and their people through personal and systemic transformation, creating opportunities for leadership development, successful collaboration, strategic thinking and improved client-centered outcomes. A Fellow of Oregon’s American Leadership Forum, Class 17, Kathy’s most joyful experience and commitment has been to raising her two boys, Jeremy an Actor, and Noah a student of environmental engineering at OSU. She loves hiking in the wilderness, rafting, traveling to new places, reading novels and poetry, and cooking with friends.
Freda Casillas
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Freda Casillas is a bi-cultural, bi-lingual, second generation Latina who has over two decades of event planning, marketing and equity and inclusion experience. Originally from Arizona, she has been a resident of Oregon for fifteen years. Freda has been with OSF for nine years and serves as its Associate Director of Audience Development. She is responsible for developing and managing the external plan and strategy known as “Cultural Connections” that broadens the range of people who attend Oregon Shakespeare Festival performances with an emphasis on equity and inclusion. She spearheads strategies for new audiences and for groups. She has been instrumental in leading and creating the internal equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives at OSF. She is highly involved in the local community and statewide with her board service in the Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship Fund, Una Voz, Hispanic Interagency Committee, Latino Network Unidos and as Oregon Community Foundation’s Statewide Latino Partnership Project Advisory Council. And her group sales partnerships include the Travel Professionals of Color, Student Youth Travel Association, and NTA.In 2014, Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Portland recognized Freda with a BRAVO Award for Artist. Freda’s talents are best exhibited by her tireless commitment to connect and innovate. She demonstrates her commitment to inclusion by boldly making new partnerships and implementing new strategies where none existed. She believes the arts can change the world by empowering our minds through our hearts passions.
Carolina Castaneda Del Rio
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Carolina Castaneda del Rio is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico. She has a BS in Psychology with a Specialization in Family Therapy and a Masters in Behavioral Sciences all of which she graduated with honors. She has worked in the healthcare field for around 10 years, especially with the underserved population both in Mexico and now in Medford. She came to the area to finish her Masters degree as a beneficiary of a Young researcher’s fellowship, and the “Talent” scholarship awarded by Guanajuato. She is now collaborating with La Clinica as the Wellness Program Coordinator, an innovative project that addresses healthcare in a more preventive and holistic way. Carolina likes active involvement in the community and she ran for office for a Federal Parliament position in Mexico. She has also been engaged in different organizations in the Valley since her arrival 3 years ago, such as the UN Club at SOU, the Peace House, OCF Latino Partnership Program, Hispanic Inter-agency Committee, among others.
Quin Collins
2016 BREAKOUT SEMINAR SPEAKER
Quin Collins is the current IDA Program Manager at College Dreams in Southern Oregon. The mission of College Dreams is to support and inspire youth to maximize their potential and pursue their college, career and life dreams through the establishment of long term relationships that provide positive youth development opportunities, remove barriers, and focus on the individual betterment and success of each student. In her role as IDA Program Manager, Quin works passionately around asset building strategies to create opportunity and access for youth in rural communities and across Oregon to pursue higher education and job training. Quin is currently pursuing a Masters in Management at Southern Oregon University and is expected to graduate in June 2016.
Loren Fogelman
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
There’s a reason entrepreneurs fail to create a business plan. Or why new projects are easily started and difficult to complete. Loren Fogelman is the founder of Business Success Solution and an internationally recognized success expert speaking on stages across the country from Harvard Athletic Coaches, Small Business Development Center to LIsa Sasevich and Brendon Burchard. Loren is the author of The Winning Point – How to Master the Mindset of Champions, an Amazon #1 bestseller. Recognized as a high performance consultant by the LA Times, Loren reveals the missing key which will turn your business around. As a sports psychologist turned business coach, Loren’s discovered how an athlete’s winning mindset also helps entrepreneurs claim their space. This is exactly what Loren focuses on in her sessions. Her talks, “Success is Messy” reveals the little know strategies for business owner to claim success without compromising their vision.
Helen Funk
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Helen Funk is currently the Director of the Jackson County Fairgrounds and Expo. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work, has spent time as a credit union executive and is a professional Girl Scout. She has a humorous way of describing her career path as both divine intervention and being a spoiled BRAT. She has tried making a living as a full time volunteer balancing United Way, church, scouts, school fundraising while also raising 3 daughters. Certainly, this lady has faced a few transitions.
Ginger Johnson
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Laughter is one of the most recognizable ways to “see” if Ginger Johnson is around. With 4 businesses under her hat and more to come, Ginger fully understands the true and real value of learning to connect with the people who will help you grow and whom you can help in return. Warm up by watching her TED talk then come to her lively presentation at the fantastic 2016 WLC. Learn more at www.gingerjohnson.com & www.womenenjoyingbeer.com
Jenny Johnson
2016 GUEST SPEAKER
Jennifer Johnson is co-president of Franklin Resources, Inc. Ms. Johnson jointly oversees investment management and all related investment management support services, including trading and risk management. In addition, she is responsible for Global Transfer Agency operations, Investment Management Services, Global HR and Compensation and Fiduciary Trust Company International. She also has global responsibilities for software development and infrastructure/systems support. Previously, Ms. Johnson was executive vice president and chief operating officer. She is an officer of Franklin Resources, Inc. and serves as a director of Fiduciary Trust Company International and several other subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc. She joined the company in 1988. In 2014, Ms. Johnson was one of ten executives named to Money Management Executive’s inaugural list of Top Women in Asset Management and was chosen by her peers as one of Ignites.com’s Most Influential Women in Fund Management. Ms. Johnson received the 2012 Robert L. Gould Award presented by global investment management association NICSA, recognizing outstanding achievement in helping the mutual fund industry better serve investors through customer service, thought leadership and technology. In 2010 and 2011, she was recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area business. In 2002, she was named E-commerce Executive of the Year by mutual fund industry publication, Fund Action (now Fund Industry Intelligence). Ms. Johnson earned her B.A. in economics from the University of California at Davis. She is a board member of Riva Financial Systems. She is also a trustee at Crystal Springs Uplands School, and a board member of the BizWorld Foundation and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.
Jennifer Joss
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Jennifer Joss has been a consultant to management for 20 years, helping leaders improve their energy and strategic focus, relationships and influence, and ultimately, results. Most of her work these days hinges on building the social/emotional intelligence of people and systems in service of better outcomes. Essentially we learn to use How you ARE to improve performance in What you DO. These are essential skills for succeeding in a relationship-based world, in which most of our work gets done with and through other people. She has worked with leaders in for-profit and non-profit settings, in fields ranging from healthcare, government, and academia to technology, retail, and hospitality. For the past few years she has concentrated on large-group development programs for female leaders in particular. She uses a practice-based format to learn how to learn on a daily basis and improve performance in the context of our individual work and leadership opportunities. She is a long-time certified enneagram teacher and often uses the system to help improve team dynamics, focus and drive individual development. She taught Developing Emotional Intelligence in the Master in Management program at Southern Oregon University for eight years. She holds a Ph.D in psychology from Stanford and graduated magna cum laude in psychology from Harvard.
Melissa J. Nixon
2016 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Melissa J. Nixon is a captivating keynote speaker, trainer, executive leadership coach, and courageous life strategist. She specializes in growing, developing and inspiring leaders and influencers to maximize their career, business and life potential. Referred to as a “Powerhouse of Positivity” – Melissa applies a unique “fire-starting” approach to igniting change with her corporate and private clients, challenging them to live and lead courageously. She is the author of Own Your Seat – 30 Practical Ways to Live and Lead Courageously and The Courageous Life – How to Move from Your Career to Your Calling. She is also a contributing writer for the Huffington Post, LifeHack, Addicted 2 Success, and the Network of Executive Women. Get ready to live your most courageous life!
Visit Melissa’s Website: Courageous Life Academy
Sabrina Prud’homme
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Sabrina Prud’homme is the University Board Secretary to the inaugural Board of Trustees for Southern Oregon University. She has over 15-years of experience developing transferable skills and expertise honed in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, St. Louis, Manhattan – and now Ashland. With a bachelor’s degree in English and graduate studies in communications, Sabrina’s ever-changing life has engendered her ability to achieve in the fields of higher education, teaching, non-profit administration, public relations, project management, corporate communications, investor relations and others.
Cynthia Scherr
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Cynthia Scherr has over 20 years of experience working with businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations. She works with leadership and senior management teams on strategic planning, organizational development, and managing change. With her team of executive coaches, Cynthia manages professional development feedback processes for large organizations, including 360° surveys and interviews. She brings keen insight and a breadth of experience in addition to essential business tools and processes to accelerate achievement of an organization’s potential. Cynthia is also the founding chair of a CEO peer group for Southern Oregon businesses.
Katie Hutchinson
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Katie Hutchinson (formerly Shepard) is the Executive Director at Providence Community Health Foundation. Prior to this role, she was Rogue Valley Area Director for Easter Seals Oregon for more than eight years. Professionally, Katie has worked hard to develop meaningful connections and relationships that benefit the community. Part of Katie’s success has come through service. It all started with Rotary in 2006, when she joined the Rotary Club of Medford. Within a month of membership, Katie was working on a project and seeing the benefits of service as a way of networking. “When you roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty with another business leader next to you, a true bond will develop.” Volunteering in your community through organizations and projects will create truly unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. Katie also believes networking comes in layers. Add depth to your professional worth by connecting on social networking platforms, especially LinkedIn. Once you serve or complete a project, add it to your list of accomplishments or interests. Having your commitment to a project or your community as part of your social presence will add to your credibility and social stock.
Joy Taylor
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Voted most inspirational in Junior High and High School, Joy Taylor naturally exudes enthusiasm and a passion for life. Her mission is to empower people to develop their strengths and create with purpose. A truth teller with intuitive gifts, she has the ability to help individuals break through inner obstacles, build confidence and bring visions to life. Joy teaches professional development in Northern California through the Women’s Business Center at Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI) and serves on the Mt Shasta Chamber of Commerce Board. She also travels internationally inspiring audiences and mentoring business owners. As a wellness entrepreneur of twenty-three years, Joy brings practical real world experience to her work as an inspiration coach and leadership trainer. Her powerful presentations and programs help you align with your inner wisdom so that you can confidently navigate the world with courage and a stronger sense of Self. Find out more about transforming your life and enjoy weekly inSights and other free gifts at www.JoyTaylor.com
Camila Thorndike
2016 CLOSING SPEAKER
Rogue Valley native Camila Thorndike is the 28 year-old executive director of Oregon Climate, a statewide grassroots advocacy nonprofit she co-founded to incubate fair and effective state climate policy for national emulation. Oregon Climate has successfully introduced and advanced “price and dividend” legislation in Salem, while demonstrating broad-based public support for carbon pricing policy through innovative participatory public art projects. Camila came to upstream policy work after nine years tackling symptoms of the climate crisis–from blocking coal in Washington to advancing green jobs in D.C.–and in the joy of addressing the root causes of climate change, has dedicated herself to freeing others from the cynicism that stymies our movement. After graduating with honors from Whitman College, she worked in Arizona for the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, directed outreach for a regional urban planning project, chaired the board of the Watershed Management Group, and led community engagement for COAL, a national musical theater project on fossil fuels. Camila is a Fellow of the Center for Diversity and the Environment, Sitka Fellow, Udall Scholar, and Mic50 awardee. She believes that the political will for a livable planet will emerge when a new generation is empowered with the tools for civic engagement and a literacy of pragmatic solutions.
Marjorie Trueblood-Gamble
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Marjorie Trueblood-Gamble is the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Southern Oregon University. She works with students, staff, faculty and community members to foster inclusive communities that affirm all of their members. Marjorie sees diversity comprising of more than just race and ethnicity and has partnered with SOPride, the Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force, as well as the Race Equity Coalition.
Marlene Yesquen
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Marlene Yesquen manages her own law firm, Yesquen Law in downtown Medford. She has been a licensed attorney with the Oregon State Bar for over nine years. She received a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2004 and a master’s degree in Public Administration from New Mexico State University in 2001. She also obtained a bachelor’s degree in Politics from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. Marlene was born in Arlington, Virginia and raised by Peruvian parents. She is a native Spanish speaker. She brings experience as an attorney with the law firm of Black, Chapman, Webber & Stevens, the Center for NonProfit Legal Services Inc., and the firm of Frohnmayer Deatherage, Jamieson, Moore, Armosino & McGovern where she obtained experience in personal injury representing insurance companies and their insureds. Her practice today includes assisting individuals in social security disability, personal injury claims, and workers’ compensation matters. She is proud to offer bilingual legal services to individuals in the Rogue Valley. She strives to provide quality legal service to all clients. Marlene maintains an active role in the community. She was appointed by Governor John Kitzhaber to the state’s Early Learning Council to work on education reform. While on the Early Learning Council she chaired the Equity Subcommittee and the Integrated Vision Group. She was elected and served for five years as a board of director for the Medford School District. Upon the end of her term, the district’s graduation rate increased by an approximate ten percent. Marlene understands the importance health plays in the community. She sits on the board of the Rogue Community Health Center. She continues to serve as a board member of Una Voz, a nonprofit organization committed to Latino success in Southern Oregon. Una Voz was founded through the Latino Partnership Program of the Oregon Community Foundation. Marlene has provided numerous years of service to various citizen committees for the City of Medford.