Chair

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Given her passion for systems-level change as a means for mitigating how health barriers to learning affect students’ ability to attend / participate in school, Kelly joined the OSBHA Board in July 2022. She works at CareOregon as an Evaluation Analyst, and is also Affiliate Faculty with the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. In addition, she serves on Oregon’s School Medicaid Advisory Committee to shape recommendations for work surrounding statewide school Medicaid efforts. Kelly also serves on AcademyHealth’s Child Health Services Research Interest Group Advisory Committee, and leads a community of practice to provide a learning and networking space for researchers from around the country. Most of her 20+ year career has been spent in nonprofits, both as staff and as a Board member. She was born and raised in Portland, and when not spending time with her three rescue pups, she revels in all the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Board Treasurer

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Keevin is a full scope family physician who daily sees the impact of education on physical and emotional well being. He wants to make prevention of chronic illness part of a life well lived. The more our places of learning can also be places of wellness the better we will all be. He’s excited to be part of the school-based health center movement and to be around passionate and caring people who all want the best for our young learners.

Board Secretary

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Chloe has been with OSBHA since 2021 in various capacities. She is honored to serve as the Board Secretary. Chloe is passionate about issues facing young people and health equity. She resides in rural Southern Oregon and offers a rural perspective to the work she does. She works with a variety of other community organizations and has multiple years of experience. Chloe is currently pursuing a Communications and Political Science degree and hopes to continue working in legislative advocacy and grassroots organizing.

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Grace is dedicated to expanding access to equitable student health services and education, particularly for underserved communities. Her previous work with OSBHA as a Student Health Advocate and Youth Corps Peer Advocate Intern deepened this commitment, especially after powerful experiences advocating alongside youth at the Oregon State Capitol. At school, she contributes her voice on the CTE Medical Science Advisory Council and as Student Body President, and in her community, she serves on the City of Beaverton’s Mayor Youth Advisory Board. Outside of her advocacy, Grace finds joy in exploring the trails and coastlines of the Pacific Northwest, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and getting lost in a heart-wrenching memoir.

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Cathy was drawn to sales/marketing after completing her studies at Portland State University.  Her career started with Weyerhauser where she was fortunate to see the US through many trade shows and conventions.  A chance encounter with a nonprofit executive provided a new endeavor into fundraising and she never looked back!  Thirty-four years later, after working for, and leading, many local nonprofits, she retired in 2020.  In her spare time, she enjoys participating with the One More Time Again Marching Band and is still passionate about raising funds for favorite nonprofit organizations. 

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Katie joined the Board in December 2023, after serving as a Student Health Advocate with OSBHA in 2022. She is most interested in promoting health equity and expanding access to healthcare. She views working with OSBHA as an important part of accomplishing this goal, and contributing to forward change in health accessibility and advocacy. In her spare time, Katie enjoys exploring local restaurants and walking with her dog.  

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Aidé is deeply passionate about education and committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of background, have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Aidé believes that supporting young people effectively requires a collective effort. She supports the idea that every adult plays a crucial role in the well-being and success of our children, and by centering students in our efforts, we can build a stronger, brighter, and safer future. 

Aidé is an advocate for Community Schools, she believes that schools are more than academic spaces; they are places where communities unite, support one another, learn together, and access vital resources to thrive. Having grown up in a small town with limited opportunities, she knows firsthand the challenges that students in such areas face. These experiences drive her belief that all schools, not just those in urban areas, deserve enriching programs that spark imagination, creativity, curiosity, and growth. When schools offer opportunities for students, families, and the broader community, they become hubs of possibility and transformation. 

Outside of work, Aidé enjoys reading, hiking, mountain biking, and spending time with her friends.

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Nicole is a Project Manager, Multnomah County Community and Adolescent Health team with a passion for spreading accurate health and life information to youth to ensure they have a full toolbox of knowledge going into adulthood. She learned about public/community health accidently while working at YMCA in La Crosse Wisconsin during an ice breaker activity with a co-worker and her path has been clear ever since. When not working or being a board member she is enjoying all the amazing things the PNW has to offer with her husband, reads and lounges with her dogs, gardens, nerds out on Doctor Who (primarily new Who), listens to podcasts for hours, and brought into the world a whole new human being in December of 2024. 

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Born in Oregon and raised in the Northwest, Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University and a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Northeastern University in Boston. For nearly a decade, Kristen has been dedicated to advancing school-based health services in the Columbia Gorge, having served as Director of SBHCs at One Community Health for the last 3 years. She is passionate about women’s health care, reproductive rights, and working to identify ways to decrease health care inequities, especially for youth.

In her spare time, she enjoys mountain biking, running and backpacking, snowboarding, gardening, and any fun she can have with her dog outside.

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Peyton joined the board of the Oregon School-Based Health Alliance (OSBHA) in 2022 to advance their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare. As a low-income, first-generation immigrant from Vietnam, Peyton's personal experiences drive their passion for creating equitable access to healthcare and education for underserved communities. With an MBA, MHA, and a BA in Business Administration and Public Health, Peyton has held roles at the CDC Foundation and Public Health Institute, focusing on public health, DEI, and community outreach. In their role at OSBHA, Peyton is dedicated to using their skills and experience to support initiatives that promote health and well-being across communities.

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Bill joined the Board in 2009 when he was Director of the Washington County Commission on Children and Families. In that role, he was passionate about creating access to affordable primary and mental health care for children and youth. Before he retired in 2017, Bill was the primary instigator for developing and ensuring stable funding for five new School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) that covered every school district in Washington County. As a result of this work, all six Washington County SBHCs are still operating today.

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Karla, originally from Panama, is passionate about positively impacting others’ lives. She authored the Spanish-language book Crecer: pasos para una vida excepcional, exploring personal growth. After moving to the U.S. with her husband and son, she began working at La Clinica in 2010. Her diverse background includes roles as an international speaker and Certified Medical Interpreter. She currently serves on the board of Southern Oregon Goodwill, advocating for community development. Karla holds a Bachelor's in System Administration and is finishing her Law degree, blending technical skills with legal insight. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, dancing, and reading.

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Sophie is passionate about supporting medically disadvantaged and stigmatized communities, with a special focus on youth and pediatric care. Having lived in Sichuan, Chicago, and now Portland, she actively identifies health challenges within her community and spreads awareness for solutions. A natural performer, Sophie began dancing at the age of 3 and continues to embrace her love for music and dance. She looks forward to building new connections and learning from others as she continues her advocate journey!

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Kasi Woidyla is an experienced communications strategist and public affairs leader with more than 15 years of experience shaping messaging, advocacy, and brand strategy across public, nonprofit, and corporate sectors.

She has led high-impact communications and government relations initiatives advancing health equity, education, housing, and infrastructure, and is known for building teams, crafting compelling narratives, and navigating complex policy environments with clarity and purpose.

Previously, Kasi directed communications, advocacy, and government policy for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, and served as Marketing and Development Director for the Oregon International Air Show, where she oversaw public relations for the largest civilian air show on the West Coast.

A committed community advocate, Kasi has served on multiple boards and advisory councils, ensuring that underrepresented voices are included in the conversations that shape Oregon’s future.

OSBHA HPV PEER Educator

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Amira is very community oriented, especially when it comes to healthcare and spreading awareness. She has always shown interest in the healthcare field and hopes to find a lifelong career in that field. Amira is a big fan of writing and poetry, and is always keeping an eye out for life changing books. Since going back to her home, Somalia, she has been inspired to know all that there is about her culture and the people of Somalia. Hoping to one day be able to give back to her community. She participates in Student Organizations and leads events that host 80-300 students. Everyone that knows Amira knows that her mother is her biggest supporter, her mother’s inspiration is what keeps Amira going.

OSBHA HPV PEER Educator

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Anna is passionate about serving populations with unmet health needs, including childhood cancer and seniors. She is interested in the intersection of health and education, as she is involved with the Oregon Department of Education and is excited to join the OSBHA team. Anna is an avid Peanuts fan and is fascinated by all things science from cancer to prions to the chemistry of cheesemaking. In her free time, Anna enjoys sightreading on the piano and playing card games with her family.

OSBHA HPV PEER Educator

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Lauren is passionate about amplifying marginalized communities' voices and supporting underserved communities. With a strong interest in helping her community and healthcare, she’s excited to help OSBHA’s mission toward expanding school health services and honor youth identities and voices. In her free time, Lauren enjoys running, hanging out with her family and friends, and being a part of Mock Trial.

OSBHA HPV PEER Educator

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Matilda is a senior at McDaniel High School. She is dedicated to improving community health and empowering young people to take charge of their well-being. She’s especially interested in how education and advocacy can close gaps in healthcare access and awareness. As an HPV Peer Educator Intern, Matilda looks forward to engaging her peers in meaningful conversations about prevention and public health. Outside of OSBHA, she volunteers at Legacy Hospital, and is involved in her school's Red Cross, SHAC, and debate team. She’s also a film lover, an avid reader, and enjoys playing guitar and spending time with friends in her free time.

OSBHA HPV PEER Educator

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Renata is a student in the literature department at Reed College. They are involved in peer to peer crisis work and are very passionate about difficult conversations that allow youth to safely interact with the world around them. Renata lives to write and writes to live. They write for small literary magazines and for their school newspaper. In their free time, Renata stays up through the egregious hours of the night to study and watch bad TV with their favorite people.

OSBHA HPV PEER Educator

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Saanvi is a passionate individual who aims to bridge the gap between marginalized communities and quality healthcare. As an aspiring healthcare professional, she believes that healthcare is more than treating patients, but also encompasses advocating for equitable access and patient empowerment. As a HPV PEER intern, Saanvi is eager to deepen her advocacy skills and explore their intersection with the complexities of healthcare. Beyond OSBHA, she’s involved with HOSA, the Red Cross, and Speech and Debate. A boba enthusiast and baker, she also enjoys reading, binging shows, and playing the piano in her free time.

OSBHA Youth Corps Legislative Advocate

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Cindy is a junior at a Portland high school, hoping to major in International Relations in college. Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Cindy has noticed the many disparities in our healthcare system- for that reason, she is super excited to start working with OSBHA to create ripples of change, and truly serve the underrepresented populations in our community. She hopes to accomplish this by educating others on how their voice matters in the legislative process, and fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to advocate for themselves in the world of healthcare. In Cindy’s free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.

OSBHA Youth Corps Legislative Advocate

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Claire is a sophomore at a Portland high school, focusing on Health Sciences. Since finding OSBHA and completing their student health advocate program, she has been passionate about advocating for her peers in a meaningful way through legislation and education. Having struggled with the healthcare system herself, an issue far too many students are familiar with, she hopes to see an Oregon where students are able to first and foremost focus on their education, not accessing healthcare. In her free time, Claire enjoys skiing, blacksmithing, reading, and most things involving working with her hands.

OSBHA Youth Corps Youth Health Advocate

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David is a freshman at Portland State University, currently majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Growing up in the bustling urban environment of New York City, David witnessed the myriad disparities in health resources for low-income youth in the US. However, years of helping his family navigate the jargon of the resources around them and dispelling any myths have inspired David to become a health advocate who ensures everyone receives the help they need, whether through engineering or advocacy. As an engineer focused on the public good, David dedicates his time to health initiatives.

In his free time, David enjoys playing volleyball, baking cookies, thrifting, karaoke, and has once memorized over 150 digits of pi. Fun fact: through thrifting, he found a vintage Vivienne Westwood necklace!

OSBHA Youth Corps Peer Advocate

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Itati Urbano-Garcia is a current 4th-year student at Portland State University, majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health and a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Itati is passionate about advocating for healthcare accessibility, particularly for individuals who face language barriers. Growing up in a Spanish-speaking household, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to understand and navigate the healthcare system and access the care you need. She aims to pursue a career in law, utilizing her language skills and experiences to advocate for Spanish-speaking communities and ensure they receive fair representation. 

Outside of school and work, I enjoy reading. I'm currently reading "La Frontera Entre Nosotros" by Ruby Ruiz. I also enjoy pottery and spending time with family and friends!

OSBHA Youth Corps Peer Advocate

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Jordynn Michael (she/her) is an honors graduate of the University of Portland, where she earned her B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Passionate about women’s health, health equity, and community care, Jordynn is excited to return to the Oregon School-Based Health Alliance as a Peer Advocate Intern after first serving as a student health advocate in high school. Her goal is to become a healthcare practitioner who advocates for representation and trust in healthcare, especially for underserved communities.

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Jordynn enjoys exploring local coffee shops, visiting art exhibitions and museums, and spending time with her friends and family. She is inspired by the words of Dr. Jocelyn Elders: “Health is more than absence of disease; it is about economics, education, environment, empowerment, and community.” Jordynn strives to embody that in her journey toward becoming a compassionate and inclusive physician.

OSBHA Youth Corps Youth Health Advocate

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Maria Vazquez is a senior pre-medical student at Portland State University double majoring in Biology and General Science with a minor in Chicanx/Latinx Studies. She is passionate about pursuing a career that integrates medicine, research, and community engagement to advance healthcare accessibility for underrepresented populations. Growing up in Oregon, Maria witnessed firsthand the challenges Latinx families face when navigating the healthcare system, inspiring her commitment to advocating for culturally and linguistically inclusive care. She aspires to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. at Oregon Health & Science University, where she hopes to continue bridging the gap between medical research and community health.

Beyond academics, Maria enjoys thrifting, spending time with her mini Australian Shepherd, taking long walks, and recently discovered a love for weightlifting. She strives to live by the values of compassion, resilience, and service that guide both her personal and professional journey.