Laura (she/her) serves as Executive Director of Eugene Education Foundation, bringing over a decade of experience in nonprofit management and community relations to her role. A Gallup-certified manager and passionate advocate for public health, community, and education, she excels at bringing people together through compelling storytelling and authentic relationship building.

Prior to joining EEF in 2024, Laura led philanthropic initiatives at a local credit union and its affiliated private Foundation, where she managed board activities, fundraising, and grant-making strategies. She previously strengthened hospital partnerships and earned top fundraising awards at the American Cancer Society. Laura holds a BA in Communications, Public Administration, and Nonprofit Management from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. After relocating to Oregon from Tennessee in 2016, she has become deeply involved in the community. She currently serves on her local library board of directors, the Men Wear Pink of Lane County planning committee as well as the Muscular Dystrophy Association event leadership committee. Beyond her community work, Laura finds joy in adventures with her daughter and high school sweetheart-turned-husband, whether hiking with their dogs or curling up with a good fantasy novel.

Angela brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience to our team, having joined as Assistant Director in May 2025. Raised and educated in Eugene, she now raises her own family in the 4J district. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from George Fox University with a focus on Play Therapy and Childhood Trauma, and a Bachelor of Science in Education Foundations with a minor in Special Education from the University of Oregon. Through her elementary school PTO leadership and work on our annual gala, Angela has demonstrated her commitment to local education. Her community involvement includes coordinating child advocacy initiatives and serving on healthcare boards supporting children.

A CrossFit enthusiast for over 15 years, Angela embraces an active lifestyle that complements her family life, where she actively supports her active children in their various activities. Her skills in program management and community engagement will help create opportunities for everyone to participate in our mission of enhancing learning experiences for Eugene’s 4J students.