Portland Community College

Board of Trustees

A volunteer board of trustees, who represent a wide range of business and community interests, leads the PCC Foundation. Many serve on individual Foundation committees.

Kim Morgan, President

Kim Morgan is the Director of Business Development and Partnerships at Nike. While Kim currently executes partnership strategies with Nike Innovation and for many prior years served as a venture capitalist for Motorola, she also has an unusual additional set of skills. Kim was a decorated Naval combat helicopter pilot and flight instructor responsible for the leadership of training and combat missions in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Desert Fox.

Kim grew up in Oregon, left for college to attend Notre Dame, then moved abroad and stateside for 20 years. Kim and her husband, Meurig, returned to Portland in 2014 to raise their twins. In addition to the BA in Finance obtained at Notre Dame, Kim has an MBA from the University of West Pensacola.

Kim is an avid triathlete and outdoorswoman and enjoys racing and raising money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. She recently completed the Coeur D’Alene Half Ironman bringing her total fundraising to over $9,000 for the Team in Training.

Kim was prompted to get involved in the PCC Foundation when she attended its Gala. “As soon as I heard the inspirational stories from the scholarship students, I was hooked and wanted to be a part of something that has the potential to make a huge impact on people and the community,” she said. Kim says the scholarship funds change lives and create a ripple effect of positive change.

Jans Dykhouse, Vice President

Jans Dykhouse is Assistant Vice President of Sales Operations and Dental for The Standard. He leads sales operations, account management of the employee benefits business, and the dental and vision product portfolios at The Standard. He joined the company in 1999 and has served in multiple roles including senior director of Sales Operations and Service and second vice president of Employee Benefit Sales Operations. Dykhouse earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is also an alum of Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota.

“My personal experience with community college was in preparation for a four-year degree,” he says. “It was community college, not high school, that inspired me to be more curious in STEM fields and find success. I want to help PCC create this same excitement and curiosity in students.”

Ernest Stephens, Treasurer

Ernest Stephens is the Chief Executive Officer of Morant McLeod, a business consulting firm that helps businesses manage change, create funding, develop strategies, and grow. He has 20 years of experience in leadership, compliance, operations, strategy, continuous improvement, and finance having worked as a CEO, COO, CFO, and entrepreneur. Ernest served on the boards of Portland Housing Center, Molly’s Fund, Outside In, Ronald McDonald House, and City Club. Ernest has an MBA from Suffolk University.

Afton Walsh, Secretary

Afton Walsh is the Community Outreach Director and Project Manager for WALSH Construction Co. with over 15 years of experience in construction working with education and non-profit partners. As Community Outreach Director, Afton builds further upon WALSH’s existing community and business relationships and is responsible for directing the equity work related to training, contracting, apprenticeship/workforce training, and Section 3 hiring. Afton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Washington.

Afton believes deeply in the power of education to improve the lives of individuals, families, and more generally, the resilience of our community. As passionate about building community and supporting education as she is about her work, she is excited to be a part of the PCC Foundation. She is a native and lifelong Oregonian. She now lives in Portland with her husband and is devoted to her two young (and very busy) sons.

Mohamed Alyajouri

Mohamed Alyajouri is a proud Oregonian, a Yemeni-American, and a first-generation Muslim immigrant.

In 2017, Mohamed became the first and only Muslim-immigrant to be elected to any public office in Oregon. He was elected to the 7-member Portland Community College Board of Trustees and was appointed by Gov. Kate Brown to serve on the Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OCAPIA). He also served as PCC district board chair for two years.

Mohamed has always had a passion for positive civic engagement and for bettering the community. For most of his adult life, his professional and community involvement has been around community building, social justice initiatives empowering BIPOC communities, interfaith outreach and partnerships, and public health promotion.

Mohamed grew up in Oregon and completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies at Oregon State University, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and his Master of Public Health.

Professionally, Mohamed is a healthcare administrator at Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU). He has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. His experience includes program development work for Oregon’s Community Health Centers, project management for Multnomah County Health Department, and other quality improvement work. Additionally, Mohamed has international experience working with the World Health Organization.

Mohamed is a dedicated public servant who is committed to making a difference in the lives of others. He is a strong advocate for equity and inclusion, and he is passionate about creating a more just and equitable world.

Françoise Bourdonnec

Françoise Bourdonnec retired from Intel after a 30-year career in chief of staff, operations, and design research roles.

Bourdonnec holds Master’s degrees in Anthropology from Portland State University and International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, as well as a Finance degree from Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris.

“PCC creates opportunities for Portlanders to access further education and job training,” she says. “I value equality of opportunity, and I’ve been impressed with PCC’s thoughtful, systematic, and effective approach to addressing barriers to educational access. I’d like the opportunity to contribute to that effort.” Bourdonnec is a PCC alum and a Future Connect Industry Professional. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and puzzles of all kinds.

Dimas Díaz

Dimas Díaz is an active investor, keenly focused on creating opportunities for growth in his portfolio (i.e., equities, real estate, and others). He is also an enthusiastic art collector, who has collected paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glass, and other artistic artifacts from artists in Oregon and Latin America. In addition, Dimas serves on the Board of the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME), a non-profit, tax-exempt membership organization with a mission to promote and develop entrepreneurship and economic development for ethnic minorities in the State of Oregon and SW Washington. Dimas graduated from the University of Oregon with a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning.

Laurie Dornan

Laurie Dornan is the Chief Human Resources Officer at The Greenbrier Companies, a global provider of rail and transportation equipment headquartered in the Portland, Oregon area. Her responsibilities include talent pipeline planning, employee learning, and leadership development. Through her work, she shapes her company’s culture and partners with organizations to build talent networks in the local communities in which Greenbrier operates. She helped launch a diversity, equity, and inclusion framework at Greenbrier which continues to flourish and grow.

Laurie is a lifelong Oregonian. She graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Accounting. She and her daughter Erin are active members of the Portland Rose Chapter of the National Charity League, a national non-profit organization focused on community service and volunteering opportunities for mothers and daughters.

Through her work with the PCC Foundation, Laurie is interested in bridging the gap between education and employment.

Tony Erickson

Tony Erickson serves as Chief Operating Officer for Oregon Aero Inc., where he manages the company’s daily operations. For the past 31 years, he has worked with the Scappoose-based manufacturing company, which designs advanced comfort and safety systems for the aviation industry, law enforcement, and the military. Most recently, Erickson was the company’s Vice President of Research and Development, and prior to this role, he had served in a variety of management positions for the company’s research and development, seat, and helmet systems departments. In addition to representing Columbia County on the Foundation board, he is also on the board of the North West Regional Education Service District (NWRESD), President of the board of the United Way of Columbia County, and Chair of the Workforce Investment Board for northwest Oregon.

Marion Haynes

Marion Haynes is Vice President of External Affairs for Comcast in Oregon and Southwest Washington. In this role, she is responsible for strategic communications, community investments, and political and regulatory engagement and relationships at the local, regional, and state levels. Previously, she worked at the Portland Business Alliance, serving as Vice President of External Affairs and Vice President of Government Relations and Economic Development. Haynes has also worked at PGE and the Oregon Business Association. She holds a Juris Doctor from Lewis & Clark Law School. “I’ve had the opportunity to hear stories from students that participate in Future Connect that are really inspiring,” she says. “I’m also interested in workforce training as I think this will be critical in the face of changes in the future of work and artificial intelligence.”

Andres Lopez, Ph.D. (he/el)

Dr. Andres Lopez is a trained sociologist and professional research and evaluation scientist. Academically, his training and research centered on how inequalities of race, gender, and sexuality are reproduced in organizations. He has expertise in various research methodologies that utilize feminist, anti-racist, and queer theories. He has over ten years of experience conducting action research for solving social/practical problems and equitable evaluations of programs, processes, and organizations. Andres’ applied research experience is highly collaborative, partnering with various stakeholders from cross-cultural backgrounds in community-based, grassroots, and non-profit organizations and governments, universities, and businesses. In his role as Research Director at the Coalition of Communities of Color, Andres leads two tracks of research: first, supporting communities of color and organizations that serve them to develop and expand their data justice efforts through action research and community data practices; second, supporting dominant institutions like governments with their data equity practices through consulting on research and data tools, approaches, engagements, training, and organizational assessments.

Andres received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Xavier University and a Master of Arts degree in sociology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His doctoral training began at Iowa State University, where he finished his doctoral coursework in the sociology department and earned a graduate certificate in Education for Social Justice. Andres holds a Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology from Oregon State University.

Jennifer Monnig

Jennifer Monnig is the Director of Total Rewards and Talent Management Operations, Data Intelligence, and Experience for Flexport. Prior to Flexport, Jennifer spent 23 years at Intel in roles across change and transition management, rewards, retention, future of work, strategy and intelligence, systems integration, and customer, partner, and employee experiences. Previous positions include Deputy Chief of Staff for the senior vice president, Chief Human Resources Officer, and lead of Intel’s Talent Intelligence and Analytics division. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Albion College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame. Jennifer has been the head sprint coach at Century High School for more than 20 years.

Rowena Paz Norman

Rowena Paz Norman is a strategic and vulnerable leader who loves solving important problems, seeing new possibilities, and building genuine relationships to make a difference. She has an extraordinary ability to combine bold business instincts and drive with purpose and authenticity.

Rowena is the Strategic Planning Manager at Tillamook Country Creamery Association, where she helps Tillamook discover new frontiers and map out new territories. Rowena previously worked as the Director of New Partnerships at Feeding America, developing technology partnerships to find innovative solutions to disrupt hunger. Rowena began her career at Google as a sales executive in emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Canada.

Rowena currently serves on the board of the Portland Community College Foundation and was the former board chair for Hunger-Free Oregon, an anti-hunger advocacy nonprofit. She has her MBA from Portland State University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California San Diego with a BA in International Politics. She is also a proud Portland Community College Alum.

Jennifer Peet, J.D.

Jennifer Peet is Senior Associate General Counsel at Cambia Health Solutions and Echo Health Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on driving systemic healthcare transformation.

She spent 15 years representing the Oregon State Treasury investment division and served as Senior Assistant Attorney General for the State of Oregon. She is a Portland Business Journal Woman of Influence for 2019.

Jennifer was appointed by Governor Kate Brown to the Oregon Growth Board, and she serves on the board of Portland Women in Investment Management. She has a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School and an undergraduate degree from Miami University.

 

Angela Schaffers

Angela Schaffers is a Senior Investment Analyst at the Oregon State Treasury and has spent more than a decade providing prudent financial management to entities of the state of Oregon. Her experience spans asset classes including public and private equity and fixed income. Angela has worked in the Oregon State Treasury investment division since 2015 and is currently focused on the Private Equity Portfolio. Angela was born and raised in Oregon, and she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Willamette University. Angela believes strongly that every person deserves the opportunity and support necessary to achieve their educational goals. She enjoys utilizing her deep experience in investments and financial management to support the PCC Foundation and its crucial mission of removing barriers to education.

Chris Williams

Chris Williams is a finance professional who has held numerous roles in his 8 years at Intel. Chris is currently the Client Computing Group Central Controller overseeing a P&L that represents roughly half of the company. In previous roles at Intel Chris has worked to optimize financial results across Intel’s portfolio of products and has received Intel’s highest award for his work to redesign compensation for all employees around the globe. Prior to Intel, Chris worked in private company valuation at Shannon Pratt Valuations where he developed private business valuations and edited several textbooks essential to the industry. Chris has deep roots in Portland, where he is raising four children with his wife, Chelsea, and where he holds a Master of Science in Financial Analysis from Portland State University. Chris previously volunteered with Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue where he was a certified rope rescue technician serving the Mount Hood area and greater Clackamas County.

David Wiltz

David Wiltz is a technology industry professional who’s worked in several domains during his career. In the course of a twenty-eight-year tenure with Intel Corporation, he has held strategic and leadership roles in software engineering, human resources, and product marketing. He is presently a Technical Assistant in the Software and Advanced Technology Group, a role that draws on the intersections of his varied career experiences. David is also a career mentor and coach as well as a facilitator for a number of courses on leadership, emotional intelligence, and coaching.

David received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois. A volunteer opportunity with the Future Connect program, applying his work with professionals to those facing the start of their career journey, was the start of his interest in the PCC Foundation’s work. He appreciates the Foundation’s holistic approach to meeting the needs of students in their learning journey.

Amy Winterowd

Amy Winterowd is Vice President of Client Solutions in JE Dunn Construction’s Portland office. Her 20+ years of experience in facilitation, project management, client relationship building and maintenance, marketing, and public relations has led to successful strategic initiatives and visioning for globally-practicing firms. She is an innovative, high-energy client ambassador and a motivated team player. As a communications and management professional, Amy has been versatile and accomplished in helping groups come to consensus and bringing projects to fruition. She brings that same passion to volunteer activities and is particularly interested in endeavors that focus on design and education. When she’s not out and about in the community, you can most likely find her baking up something delicious in her kitchen or wandering her neighborhood with her rescue pup, Juneteenth.

April Wright

April Wright believes in the transformational power of education for all and has a heart for improving access to education for students from economically disadvantaged communities. She believes every student needs an advocate. As a Portland native, she had the opportunity to enroll in her first college-level courses at PCC while attending Jefferson High School. She credits that experience as the beginning of her post-secondary career.

After working as a budget analyst and attorney, she spent many years working in local ministries, serving leaders, and improving systems, policies, and procedures.

April earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Portland and a JD from Lewis & Clark. She has recently earned a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Washington and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Church Management (MSCM) at Villanova School of Business.

Dr. Adrien L. Bennings, PCC President, Ex-Officio

Dr. Adrien Bennings joined Portland Community College in the summer of 2022 as the college’s eighth president, making her PCC’s first permanent female president in its history. Dr. Bennings has taught courses in human resources development, academic development and retention, and small business development. She has held progressively higher-level positions in higher education for more than 15 years.

Before coming to Portland, she served as the president of Kellogg Community College, one of 28 community colleges in Michigan whose service region spans three counties. She was also the president of the Kellogg Community College Foundation, helping to lead the foundation’s strategic planning and fundraising activities, and advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Prior to joining KCC, Dr. Bennings was the vice president of administration and finance and chief financial officer at Clovis Community College in New Mexico. Prior to this, she served as regional director of small business development at Texas Tech University where she advanced economic development initiatives spanning a 16-county area. Additionally, she serves as a certified peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission.

Dr. Bennings’ educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University; a Master of Science in Business Administration with a Human Resources concentration from Wayland Baptist University; and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Development from Texas A&M University.

Christina Kline, PCC Foundation Executive Director, Ex-Officio

Christina Kline serves as the Executive Director of the Portland Community College Foundation. In this role, she works closely with the Board of Trustees and the Foundation team to grow critical support for student success. Kline has been at the Foundation since 2016 and previously served as Assistant Foundation Director, supporting the College’s first-ever comprehensive campaign, The Campaign for Opportunity.

She has fifteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and institutions of higher education, focusing on development and marketing. Kline has worked at Boys & Girls Aid, Linfield College, Arizona State University Foundation, and Make-A-Wish America. She holds a master’s degree in nonprofit studies from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s of science in mathematics and journalism from the University of Oregon. She also serves as an adjunct instructor for nonprofit leadership at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.

Tiffani Penson, District Board Trustee, Ex-Officio

Tiffani Penson is a native Oregonian and very involved in the community. She is currently the People + Culture Manager at the City of Portland responsible for deploying and operationalizing the city’s CORE values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. The People + Culture portfolio includes the Focused Outreach and Recruitment Program, High School Outreach Program, Minority Evaluator Program, SummerWorks Internship Program, Together As One Program, and the We Are Better Together Program.

In her past roles as the Supplier Diversity Officer, she worked with disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, emerging small business, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, connecting them to business technical assistance and contracting opportunities within the City of Portland. She still continues to manage the SummerWorks program established when she served on the Education team as the Bureau Support Manager for the Office of Mayor Sam Adams. This Education team was also instrumental in co-creating the Future Connect Program, which currently resides at Portland Community College.

Tiffani specializes in building valuable city internal and external community relationships, creating and executing programs to improve the employee experience, and building a culture that provides access and opportunity for all, expands youth engagement, improves government processes and policies, and creates culturally specific outreach opportunities for the city resulting in successful sustainable city partnerships and programs. Tiffani also serves on the board of KairosPDX, Oregon Humanities, and the Oregon Native American Chamber.

Nathaniel Kung, Student Trustee, Ex-Officio

Nathaniel Kung is currently an Early College High School student from Sunset High School. He is deeply honored to be chosen as the Student Representative to the PCC Board of Trustees. As Associated Students of Portland Community College, he wants to work on providing all students with a better quality education and uplifting the community through shared experiences. Nathaniel is very active and plays many sports. He has competed in the Westside Dolphin’s Club Swim Team, the Sunset High School soccer team, and various ballroom dancing venues across the country. He actively works as a barista and teaches youth ballroom dancing to the next generation.

Nathaniel is working towards earning his Associate of Science degree at PCC and then will pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering and finance.