Our Team
Our small team works tirelessly to deliver our Mission in support of Oregon nonprofits. Please reach out to us any time with questions, feedback, or partnership opportunities.
STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIPS
This team works closely with each of our nonprofit applicants and partners, each playing a critical role in grant evaluations, nonprofit consultation, funding recommendations, and community engagement.
Marina Bhargava (she/her)
Program Officer
Marina supports organizations in their final proposal submission, evaluates applicant candidacy, and submits funding recommendations to our Board of Trustees. Email Marina here.
Keiren Bond (she/her)
Program Associate
Keiren works to support our preliminary grant evaluations, our speciality programs (e.g. annual Birthday awards), and leads our Sunflower Grant program. Email Keiren here.
Meghan Campbell (she/her)
Program Officer
Meghan supports organizations in their final proposal submission, evaluates applicant candidacy, and submits funding recommendations to our Board of Trustees. Email Meghan here.
Gizelle Polanco (she/her)
Program Associate
Gizelle leads our preliminary grant evaluations, assists with our Washington and Capital Grant programs, and supports evaluations for our Sunflower Grant program. Email Gizelle here.
Kodi Thompson (she/her)
Program Officer
Kodi supports organizations in their final proposal submission, evaluates applicant candidacy, and submits funding recommendations to our Board of Trustees. Email Kodi here.
OPERATIONS
FOUNDATION
Our operations team supports key organizational functions that make our grant making and workplace effective. Each plays a key role in hospitality, grant systems management, partner troubleshooting, payments, and workplace functionality.
Veronica Herrera (she/her)
Office Administrator
Veronica manages our day-to-day office and hospitality efforts, including hosting, scheduling, correspondence intake, and ongoing office management. Email Veronica here.
Conner Peckham (he/him)
Grant Operations Associate
Conner manages our grant management systems, operating budget, nonprofit trainings, and ongoing partner support. Email Conner here.
LEADERSHIP
FOUNDATION
This team works to support Foundation teams and ensure operational effectiveness, impact, and a purposeful workplace culture.
Tyler Hobbs (he/him)
President
Tyler works closely with the Board of Trustees to guide Foundation strategy and impact, working closely with team members to implement and guide Board vision. Email Tyler here.
Brittany Leland (she/her)
Sr. Director, Operations
Brittany manages most day-to-day operations, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, professional development, training, and more. Email Brittany here.
Keisha Olsen (she/her)
Director, Grant Programs
Keisha supports grant program implementation, our Program Officer team, oversight of evaluations, and management of the Zinnia Grant. Email Keisha here.
Foundation Board of Trustees
As family foundation, our Board members are Marie’s family and help to inform our vision, strategy, and impact in Oregon & Washington State.
Sally Bany, Chair
Sally co-founded the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation with her late husband Dave Bany. Today, Sally serves as the Chair of our Board and guides vision, strategy, and Foundation values.
Rachael Bany
As our primary staff liaison and the great-granddaughter of Marie, Rachael contributes high-level leadership and vision for our work, directing our Mission and strategy.
Annie Bany
An entrepreneur and the great-granddaughter of Marie, Annie understands and embodies the creativity and family values that built the Foundation.