Personnel
Technology & Grants Staff
Jennifer Larson-Cody - Technology & Information Systems Manager
Jennifer came to the trust in 1998 and has held several positions on the financial/investment team, where she utilized solid leadership, management, and technology skills. In her current role she is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the trust's IT system and strategic use of technology. Jennifer holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon. A native of Vancouver, she is an active contributor to the community and serves on the boards of Vancouver Rotary Foundation and Clark County Emergency Services Agency. Jennifer lives in Vancouver with her husband Rick. |
Marybeth Stewart Goon - Senior Program Assistant
Marybeth joined the Trust in 1989. She handles the final stages of proposal processing and award announcements and provides special assistance in developing and implementing grants programs and doing institutional research. She has a baccalaureate degree in music and has taught music. She lives in Camas, Washington, with her two children. |
Sheila Flannigan - Program Assistant
Sheila has been with the Trust since 1992. She provides a variety of secretarial functions and is responsible for coordinating events sponsored and hosted by the Trust. Sheila provides primary assistance in the Trust's Development Seminars and in conference site activities of the Partners in Science Program. Sheila has two grown children and lives in Woodland, Washington. |
Camille Cotton - Program Assistant
Camille joined the Trust as Program Assistant in January, 2011, supporting the grants program and general office operations. Camille comes from a nonprofit background, where she provided US staff support for humanitarian aid work in eastern Africa. Camille received her Bachelor of Arts from Linfield College in Communications. She and her husband, Jonathan, live in Portland, Oregon, where they are active in college and young adult ministry. |
Mary Hill - Program Assistant for Enrichment
Mary came to the Trust in mid-1999 as receptionist and to her present position in 2004. She provides support services for all of the Trust's enrichment programs. Mary and her husband have three grown children and four grandchildren, and live in Vancouver, Washington. |
Kathy Freitas - Executive Assistant
Kathy joined the Trust in 2001 after many years at the University of Portland as Administrative Assistant in the School of Nursing. She now provides support and assistance to the Executive Director and Senior Program Directors and oversees office maintenance and management. Kathy and her husband have three children and two grandchildren, and live in La Center, Washington. |
Conner M. Peckham - Administrative Assistant and Receptionist
Conner joined the Trust in August, 2010, as a member of the support staff. He serves as the first point of contact for guests and provides administrative duties that are supportive of Trust office operations. Conner comes as a recent graduate of Warner Pacific College where he was involved in student leadership and community outreach including a year with AmeriCorps. He has a strong desire to serve in the nonprofit sector and volunteers with a number of nonprofit organizations. He is a native of Oregon, currently living in Portland. |
