Our Board

Judy volunteers with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and, in the summer season, reads to children in Lithia Park as “Fairy Godmother Judy.” When not volunteering in the community, Judy is a pottery artist and is a very happy grandmother to two grandsons.

Judy is excited to serve as the ACHF Board President and make a difference in Ashland, Talent, and Phoenix.

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Prior to joining Koenig Investment Advisory in 2014, Jeff lived in Seattle where he worked with several highly respected wealth management teams.  He got his start in the financial services industry in 2006 after earning a bachelor’s degree in finance from Seattle University.

Jeff is a member of the Southern Oregon Estate Planning Council and a past board member of the Ashland Schools Foundation and Highline Schools Foundation. Even though Jeff resides in Ashland, he remains an avid boater and member of the Seattle Yacht Club.  When not working, Jeff, his wife Alexi, and their two kids enjoy traveling, boating, and almost any outdoor adventure.

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Nick began his firefighting career in 2007, spending time at Jackson County Fire District 5 and Rogue River Fire District before landing his dream job at Ashland Fire and Rescue in 2012, where he still serves the community to this day. In 2017, he earned his real estate license, fulfilling another lifelong dream, and has been helping buyers and sellers throughout the valley ever since.

Nick is married to Gina Palmesano, a local teacher, and has two children. Together with son, Gus, and daughter, Ellie, Nick and Gina love being active in the outdoors. The Palmesano family can be seen spending time together camping, riding jet skis, going to Oregon Duck football games or enjoying all that Southern Oregon has to offer.

Nick is excited to serve on the Ashland Community Health Foundation board and serve the community in another way. He looks forward to connecting with all types of people and sharing his experiences along the way.

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She received her bachelor’s degree at Humboldt State University and her master’s in public health at the University of Washington.

She has been a longtime supporter and donor to ACHF. As a board member, she looks forward to contributing to the foundation in new and exciting ways.

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As a social scientist, he uses quantitative and demographic research methods to investigate issues pertaining to the social determinants of health among various populations.

Larry believes applied research is important for community development and sustainability because it provides evidence-based results which can lead to more effective policies and better social program outcomes. To this end, Dr. Gibbs has worked collaboratively in conducting and producing Community Health Assessments for both Jackson and Josephine Counties. Outside of academia, the Ashland Community Health Foundation gives Larry a greater opportunity to serve Ashland and its environments.

On a personal note, Larry is married to his best friend, Latoya. Both are avid soccer, track and field, and basketball enthusiasts and enjoy the beach, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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After high school, Brian attended the University of Oregon, earning a degree in General Science with a focus on Organic Chemistry and Anatomy. Brian spent summers working in his uncle’s dental office. This experience sparked a passion for dentistry, as Brian witnessed firsthand the transformative power of a healthy smile.

After completing dental education at the Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Dentistry, Brian returned to the Rogue Valley to practice alongside his uncle, Dan Jackson. Today, Brian carries his legacy with pride at Ashland Dental and Oral Health, providing compassionate care and brightening smiles in our community.

Beyond dentistry, Brian’s heart belongs to his family – wife, Kate, and daughters, Kamryn and Colette – with whom he shares laughter and love, sprinkled with a little chaos. Brian enjoys watching the Oregon Ducks, SOU and Ashland Grizzly sports, along with the wonders of southern Oregon outdoors.

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She holds a B.A. in Education from Washington State University and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from the University of Oregon.  

On September 8, 2020, a wildfire swept quickly through the towns of Phoenix and Talent, destroying the homes of ⅓ of the students. Phoenix-Talent Schools has been critical in the fire response and rebuilding of their community, as well as navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. Tiffanie serves as Logistics Lead in the emergency response, in addition to her duties overseeing and managing federal programs, special education services, and curriculum. 

Tiffanie has three children, a grandchild, and two goldendoodles. She enjoys camping in her 1984 VW Westy (and relaxing while her husband frequently repairs the van). She is passionate about increasing the inclusion of students with disabilities, raising the voices of traditionally marginalized groups in education, and ensuring that every student feels a sense of belonging and acceptance.

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Gary holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California and is a Certified Medical Practice Executive.

Prior to joining Asante, Gary lived in the Portland area for twenty-four years with his wife Ellen and their two sons. On the weekends, you will find Gary and his wife hiking, cycling, and attending various music events in the Rogue Valley.  

Gary is excited to be on the ACHF board and looks forward to supporting ACHF and its initiatives in our community.

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As a dedicated volunteer she is involved with a diverse group of organizations including Ashland Community Health Foundation where she previously served as president. She also dedicates her time to the American Association of University Women and United Way’s Women Living Leadership program. 

As a 27-year resident of Ashland, Liz appreciates all the aspects of life that Southern Oregon offers to all of us and looks forward to her young grandchildren benefitting from being raised here.  

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She attended Oregon State University, majoring in History, and then continued her education at Portland State University, obtaining a Master of Public Administration.

Before enrolling at OSU, Dana was hired as a summer intern by Sandra Slattery at the Ashland Chamber. She and Sandra hit it off instantaneously. She worked summers through college and grad school, learning and loving the impact that the Chamber has on the business and greater Ashland community. After graduate school, she came back for what she had assumed was a quick stay in southern Oregon and didn’t want to leave. She is now the Membership & Business Development Director for the Ashland Chamber.

Dana and her husband Sean have a 6-year-old son named Corbett and they enjoy the outdoors, cooking, traveling and skiing. She loves to run and knit. Dana is a proud member and past president of the Rotary Club of Ashland Lithia Springs and a member of her grandmother and aunt’s PEO chapter.

She is excited to be a part of the ACHF board and work on its important programs and projects.

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Justine was born and raised in Ashland and has always appreciated the emphasis on health and wellness in our community. Her biological father passed away from pancreatic cancer in 1991 and her adoptive dad is a retired Ashland family doctor and a cofounder of the Institute for Functional Medicine. Optimizing health and preventive medicine continues to be key areas of focus in her family life, especially as it pertains to raising healthy, compassionate and resilient kids.

As an avid tennis player, Justine is a past Board President of the formally member-owned Ashland Tennis and Fitness Club. As a family, Justine and her husband, Eric, enjoy sports, cooking, and new adventures with their kids. They are grateful to live in a community and geographical area that continually offers active, engaging and educational opportunities for all ages.

She is excited to be a part of the ACHF Board and to support the health of the community in new ways.

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Brian has served on the foundation’s real estate, finance, strategic planning, and — most recently — the asset management committee as the hospital negotiated a new affiliation with Asante. He was also recognized with the 2010 the Distinguished Service Award for service to the community through the hospital and the foundation.

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As part of the Ashland community, he began a successful career as an insurance professional and has enjoyed working with all types of businesses and individuals over the years at Ashland Insurance.  In addition, he has been actively involved in a variety of civic and charitable organizations in Ashland.

Ed’s involvement with the Ashland Community Health Foundation began in 2009.  He has held the position of treasurer, vice president, president, and past president of the board of directors.  He continuously served on the asset management committee during that time.

In 2020, Ed was the foundation’s Distinguished Service Award honoree. He officially retired from the board in December 2022 after 13 consecutive years of dedicated service.

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While on the Ashland Community Health Foundation board, Jack was a member of the real estate, governance, asset management, and executive committees.

Jack has been a partner at Davis, Hearn, Anderson & Turner since 1976 and has volunteered his time providing pro bono legal services to the foundation. In 2015 he was honored with the Distinguished Service Award for his service to the foundation and community, and in 2017 he was appointed to the emeritus board.

Dedicated to nonprofit service, Jack has also served on boards for Rogue Valley Symphony,  American Red Cross, Lyric Theater Company, Personal Achievement Center, the Reed and Carolee Walker Fund Advisory Committee of the Oregon Community Foundation, and the World Wildlife Fund.

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Kurt has also been a board member with the American Heart Association and the Ashland YMCA, and teaches business law at Southern Oregon University. He was honored for his years of service to the foundation with the 2000 Distinguished Service Award.

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During her time away from board service she continued to serve on the Evans Endowed Nursing Scholarship committee. Since she retired from her career as a middle school teacher and principal, she has served on the board of directors of the Ashland Family YMCA, the Reed and Carolee Walker Fund Advisory Committee of the Oregon Community Foundation, and the Session of First Presbyterian Church. Marjorie was married to the late Gregg Lininger and proudly claims two married children and four grandchildren.

Marjorie was also recognized with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award for service to the community through the hospital and the foundation.

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