Kelly’s passion for efforts focused on the health and well-being of children and the people who care for them provide her with the drive to serve the leadership, members, and communities who are part of the Oregon Pediatric Society’s mission-focused, innovative vision and work. The environment surrounding children and their families continues to become increasingly complex, making it imperative that every piece of the puzzle be considered. Using a systems-thinking lens to approach problem solving, manage operational functions, and set strategic direction, Kelly believes that our work stretches beyond the walls of a clinical practice; it will take intentional cross-sectoral efforts to meaningfully improve supports, remove barriers, and ultimately, move the dial.   Kelly was born and raised in Portland, and when not spending time with her three rescue pups, she revels in all the Pacific NW has to offer, including hiking, kayaking, good wine, and camping. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Santa Clara University, her Master of Public Health in Health Education / Health Promotion from Portland State University, and her PhD in Health Systems and Policy from the Oregon Health & Science University – Portland State University School of Public Health. Her research focused on the ways in which health barriers to learning and school-based health services create circumstances that affect student absenteeism. Most of her 20+ year career has been spent in the nonprofit sector, both as staff and as a Board member. She brings that focus, background and passion to her role at OPS. Working side-by-side in collaboration with others on the team, while supporting the engaged, thoughtful leadership and membership of the organization, is an opportunity in which she intends to work tirelessly, listen deeply, and serve passionately.

Caroline comes to the Oregon Pediatric Society with a strong background in public education and administration, a belief in life-long learning, and a passion for doing right by youth in our communities. She is excited to bring her program development, training, evaluation, and project management experience to OPS to support ongoing and new professional education initiatives for pediatric providers.   Nothing geeks her out quite like the process of collaboration and planning that goes into putting together learning experiences that help people think about things in new ways.  Caroline is a native New Yorker who accidentally transplanted herself in Oregon and isn’t mad about it. She enjoys riding her bike all around Portland, fostering cats for the county animal shelter, growing vegetables, and reading library books.

Kate is a strong team player with a broad range of marketing agency experience and a keen eye for detail that helps ensure projects are on schedule and on target. She enjoys being a “Jill of all trades” with the Oregon Pediatric Society team, supporting our members and mission to create a more positive future for Oregon children. A Wisconsin native and the youngest of four, she learned to wear a helmet with outdoor recreation making her a natural for pediatric safety guidance! Kate moved to Oregon after finishing college in Illinois. Kate coaches girls youth soccer and has volunteered in the schools and with early reading programs. She loves going on sporting adventures with her family and is trying her best to raise two strong girls.