Willamette Partnership’s mission is to help people and nature thrive together.
As a 501(c)3, we help communities and partners solve complex challenges where people, nature, and community prosperity intersect – strengthening the organizations at the table, guiding the collaborative process, and providing the technical expertise to build solutions. Our partners often share common goals, but may see them through different lenses. We bring all the pieces together so they can see the big picture, all while building healthy, resilient communities and environments. See how we help create solutions through more effective collaboration.
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2025 Annual Report
Our team – and our partnerships – draw from the unique experiences, strengths, and interests we each bring to the table.
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Barton Robison
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Kellyn Baez
COMMUNITY WATER SOLUTIONS
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Emily Benish
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
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Jackie Brenner
COMMUNITY WATER SOLUTIONS
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Ethan Brown
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM MANAGER
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Sarah Brown
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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Erin Legg
FINANCE & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
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Naomi Lowinger
HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION
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Clare McClellan
COMMUNITY PLANNING
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Anna Murphy
COMMUNITY WATER SOLUTIONS
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Tyler Wagner
COMMUNITY ENERGY SOLUTIONS
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Kristiana Teige Witherill
DIRECTOR OF NONPROFIT ENABLEMENT
Our board represents the perspectives needed to make collaborative approaches to conservation work at scale.
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Sam Baraso
BOARD PRESIDENT
Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund
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Michael Karnosh
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
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Ann McQuesten
BOARD SECRETARY
Perkins Coie LLP
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Steve Gagnier
BOARD TREASURER
Climb Credit, Inc.
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Mark Buckley
ECONorthwest
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Megan Colwell
Retired Insurance Advisor
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Tatiana Dierwechter
Oregon Health Authority
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Mike Freese
Partner at The Romain Group
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Philip Wu
Retired Physician
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