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Board of Directors
The Kinship House Board of Directors governs Kinship House, oversees significant program developments, and works with staff to prioritize strategies and raise public awareness of Kinship House mission and funding needs. They are men and women of diverse ages, professions, communities and backgrounds. Monthly board meetings are usually on the 4th Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 pm at Kinship House; terms are for 2 to 3 years. Board members are our first Kinship Circle participants and are involved with making our fund-raising events successful. They also are encouraged to follow their passions aligned with the Kinship House mission to advocate, educate and provide counseling services for children and families in transition to permanency. If interested in joining this dynamic team, please call us at 503.460.2796 x11.
Steve Larson, JD
BOARD CHAIR (October 2005)
Steve has worked as counsel for the Bonneville Power Administration since 1980. He and his wife are adoptive parents of two children, who are now adults. Steve was previously a member and Board Chair of the Outside In Board of Directors and is also a former Board Chair of the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Association in Portland. Steve is an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Washington County. He brings sound judgment, thoughtful input and passion to the Kinship House Board.
Karen Pierson, BA
FORMER BOARD CHAIR AND FOUNDER (Founder 1995)
Karen worked for Oregon's child welfare system for 30 years, managing service delivery and statewide programs. Prior to retirement she served as the Manager of Permanency and Adoption Services. A long time advocate for children, Karen worked to improve services for children and families during her career and as a volunteer in retirement. Ms. Pierson is a member of an Adoption Committee for sensitive cases for the Department of Human Resources. In 1999 she received the Pioneers in Social Work Award from the National Association of Social Workers. She is a founding board member of Kinship House.
Anne Dorsey
BOARD DIRECTOR (October 2006)
Anne is a Merchandise Manager for Hanna Andersson, where she is the team leader of product development for the baby apparel and baby accessories divisions. Anne is actively involved in the Hanna Helps committee, which awards grants to premier non-profit programs in the Portland area that create sustainable improvements in the lives of vulnerable children. Anne is enthusiastic about increasing community awareness and financial contributions to Kinship House.
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