Our Projects Council

The Projects Council acts as a Projects Board, making decisions regarding the choice and direction of Innovation Partnership’s projects. They act as ambassadors in the community and use their personal and professional networks to support IP’s work.

The Projects Council acts as a Projects Board, making decisions regarding the choice and direction of Innovation Partnership’s projects. They act as ambassadors in the community and use their personal and professional networks to support IP’s work.

Will Hardy, Projects Council Chair
Sr. Pastor, Highland United Church of Christ

Walter Grebe, Projects Council Chair Elect
Chairman Emeritus, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Jay Bloom
President/CEO, Bloom Anew

Linda Castillo
Program Manager, SUN Schools Division

Nick Ehlen
Broker, Melvin Mark Brokerage Company

Merced Flores
Dean, Adult and High School Community Learning
Mt. Hood Community College

Steffeni Mendoza Gray
City of Portland, Office of Government Relations

Stu Hall
Liberty NW, Retired

Larry Hilderbrand
Oregonian Editorial Board, Retired

Aisha Hollands
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare

Bruce Murray
Retired Real Estate Executive

Emily Powell
Director of Used Books, Powell’s Books

Peggy C. Ross
Director of Affirmative Action, Office of the Governor

Ken Rust
Chief Financial Officer, City of Portland

Felix Schein
Communications Director, Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects

Bill Scott *
Zipcar

Susan Stone *
Principal, Stone-Sheridan Group

Jean Walker, Projects Council Past Chair
Executive Vice President, Pathways/OI Partners

Fabiana Wallis
Director, MIOS Program, OHSU

Kathryn Williams
Business and Rail Relations Manager, Port of Portland

Grant Yoshihara
Vice President, NW Natural

* Founding Board Members