Our People

Our small, dedicated team—many with deep experience in the healthcare field—works tirelessly to carry out Billi Odegaard’s mission. We welcome questions, feedback, and partnerships that help expand opportunities for Oregon’s future nurses.

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Meet the Board

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    Debbie Burton, RN, BSN, PhD

    Board Chair

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  • Elderly woman with short white hair, wearing a black and white floral patterned top and a necklace with a pendant, smiling against a gray background.

    MaryLou Hennrich, Retired RN, MSN

    Board Vice Chair

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    Maria Michalczyk, RN, MA

    Treasurer

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    Paul Cosgrove, JD

    Attorney

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  • Elderly woman with gray hair and glasses smiling against a gray background.

    Vicki Perkins, RN, Retired FNP

    Student Coach Program Coordinator

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  • Elderly woman with white hair and blue shirt looking at the camera with a gentle smile, wearing large hoop earrings and a ring, against a plain background.

    Leanne Fernald, MEd

    Board Member At Large

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    Ken VanOsdol, BA

    Fundraising Chair

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  • Person smiling, wearing glasses, a black turtleneck, and a gray knitted shawl against a geometric red and blue background.

    Violet Larry, RN, BSN

    Board Member at Large

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    Carol Lindeman, PhD, RN, FAAN

    Board Member Emeritus

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  • Leda Garside, RN, BSN, MBA

    Board Member at Large

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Billii Odegaard Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Legacy

A trailblazer in community health, Billi Odegaard dedicated her life to building a more inclusive and compassionate healthcare system. The scholarship bearing her name ensures that her commitment to service and opportunity endures.

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