November 5, 2026
Meet the members of our Board and staff, and get to know the people behind our mission! These blog and social media posts give you an inside look at the incredible individuals who guide our mission and shape the work we do. Next up we have one of our newest board members, Beth Gallant, DO, FAAP of North River Pediatrics. Dr. Gallant has served as the Chair of our chapter’s Pediatric Council since summer 2025, and she shares her hopes for the profession, what she loves about her work, and a few things that might surprise you. Read on to get to know more about Dr. Gallant.
Question: If you played professional baseball, what would be your walk-out song?
Answer: She’s a Bad Mama Jama by Carl Carlton
Question: What do you love about being a part of OPS?
Answer: The camaraderie of a community of pediatricians that live in Oregon!
Question: What book are you reading right now?
Answer: Ranger’s Apprentice The Lost Stories by John Flanagan
Question: If you weren’t doing your current profession, what would you do?
Answer: Sea Turtle Biologist/Conservationist
Question: What are your hopes and dreams for OPS in the future?
Answer: To elevate the profession of pediatrics from parents’ perspective to insurance executives.
Question: What’s your favorite children’s book?
Answer: When I was a kid I loved Rikki Tikki Tembo, but now find it rather disturbing.
Question: What children’s issue are you really passionate about?
Answer: Reduction of screen time and reduction of social media – focus on face time (REAL face time) with parents and focus on family.
Question: What’s your favorite children’s movie?
Answer: The Goonies!
Question: What was your favorite subject in school? Why?
Answer: Biological sciences, spanish, and math
Question: What are your hobbies?
Answer: Hula, Cricut projects and other crafts with my daughter, river floats and maintenance with my son, national park trips as a passenger princess in the Joybus with Greg and kids, and cheering on my kids’ sports
Question: What is your favorite part about your job?
Answer: Leaning into the awkward conversations that need to happen and the quirky responses from our amazing next generation.
Question: What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Answer: Marine Biologist (Sea Turtle Conservationist)
Question: What was your favorite afterschool snack?
Answer: Wild Cherry Pepsi and a pepperoni pizza pocket – just terrible
Thank you, Dr. Gallant, for bringing your energy and your voice to the Oregon Pediatric Society Board. Your work as Chair of the Pediatric Council and your goal of lifting up pediatrics, from parents to insurance executives, reflect the kind of leadership our members and Oregon’s kids deserve and need.
Inspired by Dr. Gallant? There are plenty of ways to get more involved with OPS — whether that’s joining a committee, attending an upcoming event, or simply connecting with a community of providers who share your values. Contact us.
