Meet Our Team
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COMING SOON!
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Judy Cormana Smith
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Judy supports the homesharing community in the mid-Willamette Valley. She has been an active member of the Eugene/Springfield community for more than 40 years.
Judy has a wide range of nonprofit experience, including more than 20 years in successful volunteer recruitment, program management, and leadership. She serves on the Board of the Springfield Public Library Foundation and enjoys working on its popular annual fundraiser, Books & Brew.
Email: judy@homeshareoregon.org
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Ally Parzych
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Ally joined HomeShare Oregon in 2023, bringing her passion for community development and a belief in the power of storytelling to connect people. She is a strategist, fundraiser and community builder with a 20+ year career that spans the art, nonprofit, government, and political sectors. She joined HomeShare Oregon because she shares similar values and hopes to build community that will provide the right mix of voices where all Oregonians can reach their full potential. Ally’s work and home life intersect often as she is a natural connection facilitator through and through.She believes in showing up for our land, community, and animals. When she isn’t working, Ally can be found hiking and camping with her family + friends alongside her husky. She is a lover of old growth trees, music, art, coffee, books, and all things food.
Email: ally@homeshareoregon.org
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Asia Elsner
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER
Asia holds a Bachelor's of Arts from Loyola University Chicago, where she specialized in Advertising and Public Relations. Asia's desire for global perspective led her to pursue a Master's of Science in Marketing and International Management from the prestigious Henley Business School in the United Kingdom.
With an affinity for adventure and culinary delights, Asia loves exploring Portland's vibrant foodie scene and working on her small bakery business, Golden Kolache, where she brings a taste of Texas to Portland with treats called “kolaches”. Whether it's developing creative marketing strategies or curating a delectable menu for Golden Kolache, she approaches every challenge with enthusiasm!
Email: asia@homeshareoregon.org
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Abigail Dehner
AREA PROGRAM MANAGER (Portland Metro)
The newest addition to the HomeShare Oregon team, Abigail came on board at the beginning of 2024 brimming with enthusiasm. A lifelong Oregonian, she is honored to connect with and support communities across the tri-county area where she grew up. With a passion for housing support and service to others, Abigail draws on her background in case management, community engagement, and education to forge connections and advance the mission of HomeShare Oregon.
With a passion for learning that continues beyond the workday, Abigail can usually be found working on a complicated craft project or learning a new hobby. She also loves movies, art, and enjoying the beautiful parks and scenery that Oregon has to offer.
Email: abigail@homeshareoregon.org
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James Dirksen
ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Our Board
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Homer Williams
CO-CHAIR
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Stan Penkin
CO-CHAIR
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David Groff
TREASURER
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James Dirksen
BOARD MEMBER
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Sam Miller
BOARD MEMBER
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Toni Wallick
BOARD MEMBER
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Brad Perkins
BOARD MEMBER
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Charles Swindells
BOARD MEMBER
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Barbary Brunner
BOARD MEMBER
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Faith Diwirja
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER