فريق القيادة
Eddie Almeida, Finance Director
Eddie joined Impact NW in July of 2022 as a transplant to the Portland community from New York City. He most recently worked as the Chief Operating Officer at Neighborhood House and has been growing his knowledge and love for his new city. Having both grown up in and served professionally in underserved communities, he harbors a special passion for the mission of Impact NW. He started his career in nonprofits in 2002 as Program Director at a settlement house, then spent the last 13 years working in finance and operations for an agency that offered comprehensive family services. Eddie lives in NE Portland with his family.
Natalie Crocker, Quality Assurance and Information Director
Natalie joined Impact NW’s QA team in 2018 where she spent her first five years leading projects across data, technology and compliance programs. In 2023, she joined the leadership team as a director to oversee Quality Assurance, IT and Facilities departments.
Natalie holds a Master’s degree in Community Psychology, and prior to her employment with Impact NW, held a variety of positions in both the tech sector and mental health treatment centers. She enjoys bridging the gap between social work, data, and technology to help purpose-driven organizations solve problems in relevant ways.
In her freetime, Natalie enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her family, friends and pets.
Ada Dortch, Director of Development and Advocacy
Ada Dortch has been with Impact NW since 2013. She brings 20 years of experience in human rights advocacy, nonprofit fundraising, program development, and project management. She previously worked in a large hospital system, and with an international human rights organization where she was responsible for program development and fundraising across 40 countries in Europe and Central Asia. Ada also comes from a social work background and brings these experiences with her in her fundraising role. Ada is committed to helping the community where she was born and lives. Ada lives in Northeast Portland.
Wildia Gonzalez Santos, Director of People & Culture
Wildia joined Impact NW in 2018 as the People & Culture Generalist, and moved into the People & Culture Director role in 2023. She is passionate about Human Resources, specially designing equitable and inclusive policies and procedures to promote a positive work culture and safe work environment for all Impact NW’s employees.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Human Resources Management from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Prior to working at Impact, Wildia worked in several Human Resources positions in Portland, Minnesota, and her native country the Dominican Republic.
جانا هاك ، مدير خدمات الإسكان وشبكة الأمان
انضمت جانا إلى قسم الإسكان والسلامة التابع لشركة Impact NW في فبراير 2011 بعد أن هاجرت من جمهورية التشيك في عام 2010. وهي حاصلة على درجة الماجستير في القانون ، وقبل أن تعمل في شركة Impact NW ، عملت لدى مكتب حكومة جمهورية التشيك في مكتب رئيس الوزراء التشريعي.
Sharing similar experiences with many of Impact NW’s clients from the early stages of her immigration, Jana has a deep understanding of issues such as poverty and lack of resources. Because of that experience, she is also aware of the need for empowerment, Trauma-Informed Care, wrap-around services, and community support.
وتشرف "جانا" ، بصفتها مديرة خدمات السكن وشبكة الأمان ، على خدمات الإسكان ، والبرامج المخضرمة ، والمساعدة في الطاقة ، وخدمات استعادة الموارد والملاحة. وبصفتها عضوًا مشاركًا في المجتمع التشيكي والسلوفاكي في منطقة المقاطعات الثلاث ، لا تزال جانا مشغولة في مساعدة المهاجرين الجدد على التنقل في الأنظمة في الولايات المتحدة ، وتشغل منصب رئيس مجلس إدارة المدرسة التشيكية في بورتلاند.
Julie Houston, Executive Manager
Julie Houston has been with Impact NW since July 2010. Julie comes to Impact NW with a Master’s degree in Education, 16 years of experience teaching in Early Childhood classrooms, seven years supervising student teachers in Early Education programs, and five years as an adjunct faculty member in the Early Education and Family Studies department at Portland Community College.
بعد ولادة طفلها الأول ، بدأت جولي تركز جهودها على العمل ليس فقط مع الأطفال ، ولكن مع العائلات ككل. شغفها هو مساعدة الأفراد والعائلات على إدراك قيمتها وأهميتها في حياة الأطفال ، وكذلك في مدارسهم ومجتمعاتهم المحلية والمجتمع.
Since joining Impact NW, Julie’s passion has led her to become a leader in the community, volunteering for Stand for Children and for the North Clackamas School District, and supervising Impact NW first Healthy Start program.
Kendra Johnson, Deputy Director
Kendra is the leader of all programs and program staff. With over 10 years of experience, Kendra’s career began by providing direct services to children, youth, families, and communities. Kendra began working at Impact NW in 2009 and has a strong background in community outreach and working with marginalized and oppressed identity groups. She is passionate about effecting systemic change, which led her to take on a leadership role at Impact NW in 2015.
Kendra is the recipient of the 2021 Skidmore Prize Award. She is an alumna of Portland State University, receiving a Master of Social Work degree. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Services from the University of Oregon. Kendra is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.—a community service organization led by African American college-educated women that is continually leading effective advocacy and social change for equality and equity for all.
Gina Kim-Folston, Director of Early Childhood and Youth and Family Services
Gina has been with Impact NW since 2008 and spent the majority of her years working with SUN Community Schools as the SUN site manager at Marysville School then moving on to becoming the SUN CS Program Manager and Assistant Director at Impact NW. In July 2019, Gina became the Director of Early Childhood and Youth and Family Services. As Director, Gina oversees programs that strive to strengthen and stabilize youth and their families by providing an array of services in partnership with local school districts, stakeholders and other community based organizations.
Gina always knew she wanted to work in education and social services and being at Impact NW was a way of combining her passion for education and supporting historically underserved communities. She values the importance of bringing in trauma informed practices, equity and mindfulness into her work. Gina continues her work in supporting communities of color by being a board member of the Korean American Coalition of Oregon where she is able to bring in her experiences of working in nonprofits for 20 years and connect with other Korean Americans who have lived similar experiences. Gina holds a Bachelors in Sociology from the University of Oregon and a Masters of Education from Portland State University. She lives in East County Portland with her husband and three boys.
Andy Nelson, Executive Director
Andy Nelson has served as Executive Director since 2019, after rejoining Impact NW in 2016 as Associate Director. It was a homecoming of sorts. Andy served as Development Director of Impact NW from 2000 to 2002. He went on to lead Hands On Greater Portland’s evolution from a start up to the region’s leading volunteer service engine. Andy next led Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest to become Oregon’s Most Admired Nonprofit. Andy is past chair of the Portland Parks Board and vice chair and founder of Partners in Diversity – the people who bring you Say Hey!
He is the recipient of a Points of Light Award and Spirit of Portland Award. Originally from New England, Andy earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. He lives in Northeast Portland.
Mamak Tabrizian, Director of Senior Services
عملت Mamak مع شركة Impact NW لأكثر من 33 عامًا. تحتل ماماك ، في منصبها الحالي ، الذي تشغله منذ عام 1999 ، جميع خدمات الوكالة لكبار السن وذوي الإعاقات البالغين بما في ذلك النقل ، وإدارة الحالات ، والأنشطة التعليمية والترفيهية ، ودعم مقدمي الرعاية.
حصل ماماك على درجة البكالوريوس في الاتصالات من كلية لويس وكلارك ودرجة الماجستير في العمل الاجتماعي - التعليم الإرشاد من جامعة ولاية بورتلاند. وهي وسيط معتمد وتتحدث اللغة الفارسية بطلاقة. ماماك يجلس أيضا في اللجنة التنفيذية لمجلس تنسيق النقل الإقليمي.
بالإضافة إلى قضاء الوقت مع عائلتها ، فإن Mamak نشطة بشكل لا يصدق في حياتها خارج Impact NW. وهي مشارك نشط في المجتمع الإيرلندي في بورتلاند ، وهي الآن عضوة في مجلس إدارة نادي الشيوخ الإيراني ضمن التزاماتها العديدة الأخرى.