PEOPLE FOR PARKS

Meet the Board of Directors

• Kathie Minden, Chair Children’s Advocate

• James A. Doig, Secretary

• Jeanette McDermid, Treasure

• Laurie Harrington, Fred Meyer Foundation

• Chris Marraccini, Teacher, Parks Enthusiast

Advisory Members

• Susan Foster, Ph.D, Retired Biologist, MHCC

• Donaciano Garcia, American Pacific Mortgage

About the Board of Directors

Kathie Minden - Chair
• People for Parks allows Kathie to advocate for her interests in community and children.
• Long-time Volunteer Children's Advocate
• Involved in the Rockwood community-building process, and development of the Rockwood "Weed and Seed" collaborative community effort.
• Numerous citizen involvement awards; Gresham Citizen of the Year, 2004.
• Interest in parks and literacy development.

James A. Doig - Secretary
• People for Parks allows James to continue his many efforts towards children and community involvement.
• Graduate of Oregon State University, 1948 in Electrical Engineering
• Portland General Electric (PGE) Retired after 40 years
• Involved in the earliest formation of People of Parks, 1960's
• Member, Rockwood Kiwanis Club, held President and Secretary Offices and led Rockwood Kiwanis Club in three projects at Rockwood Central Park in the 1970's.
• Volunteers 2-3 days a week at the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp for children with disabilities since retirement in 1986.

Jeanette McDermid - Treasurer
•People for Parks allows Jeanette to continue her dedication
towards providing meaningful activity and culture to children.
• Director, East Metro Arts & Culture Council
• Committee member, Gresham Art Advisory Committe
• Art Show Curator
• Director of Mt. Hood Community College's (MHCC) "Strawberry Short Course" festivals.
• Retired from staff position at MHCC.