Board of Directors

2024 UWCC Executive Officers

 


President: Kelsey Hix, AAA Oregon

Vice President: Leo Piza, TEAM Astoria

I began working with the local employment agency, TEAM in 2020. In my short time with TEAM, I have been exposed to the shortage of many resources in our community. For this reason, we began a program in 2021 called TEAM Tools for life. We assisted with simple things like laundry services, nutrional meals, ID replacements, job placements, and more. With this simple program we were able to change the lives of a handful of people. Unfortunately, we were unable to continue TEAM Tools for life as it was privately funded by the owner of the company. Now it is 2023, I manage the local branch, and I’ve found a sustainable avenue to bridge the gaps in our community by partnering with United Way of Clatsop County. I look forward to paving the way for better tomorrow.

Secretary: Maryan Fauver, U. S. Bank

I was raised here in Warrenton and graduated from Warrenton High School in 2011. I have spent the last 12 years working in the banking industry at different financial institutions at different capacities. My current role is with US Bank where I’ve spent the past 6 years as Branch Manager; the last 3 of them being branch manager of the Astoria location. I love spending my time with my family (Husband (Ian), dog (Bindi) and my 2-year-old (Mac)). I also have a passion for financial education and have facilitated financial seminars for many local nonprofits and community members. Raising my son in the community I love so much has been something I cherish beyond words. My mission is to help keep Clatsop County a safe, happy place for our children to grow up.

 

Jenni Pinkstaff, Treasurer

As a sixth-generation Astorian who was born and raised here, I love a tremendous love for our community. I have also been on the board for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. It is important to me to show my daughter what giving to our community means. This is why I became part of the United Way.

2024 UWCC Board

 

Cathy Jo Kirkpatrick, Alexandroff Dental,  Independent Arbonne Consultant

I’ve greatly enjoyed volunteering in my community, starting at an early age. I do what I can to give back and serve others. Volunteering in schools and working in dental hygiene over the years, I’ve seen the effects of neglect, especially on children. My mission is to lock arms with others and offer hope, health, love, support, and empower children, teens, and adults to know they are deserving of love, proper nutrition, and safety and break the cycle they may have been born into. Together, we can live united and make a difference and create a ripple effect of change in the world.

 

Nathan Pinkstaff – Professional Volunteer

I got involved in nonprofit work to help give back to the community that has given me so much. My family (two sons, a daughter, and my wife) loves this area. This is home. I want to help preserve this place for generations to come.

 

Beverly Selga, Director of Surgical Services, Columbia Memorial Hospital

I recently relocated to Astoria from the Seattle area to work at Columbia Memorial Hospital as the Director of Surgical Services.  The mission, vision and values of CMH is what attracted me to the organization.  I have been involved in non-profit work surrounding remedying food insecurity for the past 20 years, whether it was preparing nutritious meals for delivery, delivering meals to those in need or working with the local food pantry preparing and serving weekly hot dinners.  Being a part of the CCUW is a great way to become involved in my new community and help to continue the good work that is made possible by supporting other non-profits on the North Coast.

Staff

Claire Catt, Executive Director

Saskia Herbst, Community Liaison

Advisory Members

Katina Gasser, Tongue Point Job Corps Center

Jennifer Holen, Past Director / Advisor

Briana Smith, Events NW + Loft @ the Red Building

Cindy Johnson, US Bank

Kimberly Fitzwater, Food Services of America