Helena works in Business Development for OCHIN, a nonprofit leader in health care innovation and a trusted partner to a growing national provider network. Helena retired from Sears Holdings after 40 years of Service. She served in many leadership roles including Sales, Operations, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, and Vendor Relations. She has previous non-profit board experience with Wilsonville High School’s Booster Club, she served as Board President for 3 years. Currently, she is a board member for Self Determination Resources Inc. (SDRI). SDRI is a “full service” brokerage organization designed to assist individuals with developmental disabilities achieve the supports they need by providing an array of services.

She has two children who have been clients of Forward Stride since it was founded in 2003. Forward Stride has enhanced her children’s quality of life with the staff and services they provide. Forward Stride is vital to our community and the clients they serve and it is a pleasure for her to be part of it.