Meet the JoyRx Team & Children’s Cancer Association Leadership
Behind every JoyRx moment is a team of passionate staff, board members, and community leaders dedicated to bringing joy to children facing serious illness. From day-to-day operations to strategic direction, each member of the Children’s Cancer Association team plays a vital role in fueling our mission. Interested in joining us? Explore open roles and career opportunities.
JoyRx Staff
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Jack Pipkin
Chief Executive Officer
What brings you joy?
Early morning bike rides, setting foot in a new locale, home-cooked meals shared with friends, and seeing the world through my son's eyes.
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Maura Boyce
Vice President of Programs
What brings you joy?
Belly laughs, hot coffee, good books, live music, and unexpected kindness.
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Nicole McDonald
Vice President of Finance & Operations
What brings you joy?
Spending time with family, especially outdoors with my two granddaughters!
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Kelsey Richards
Senior Director of Human Resources
What brings you joy?
Spending time with my family, long walks or swims, great books, and appreciation of the little things.
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Darrell Yuen
Senior Director of Philanthrophy
What brings you joy?
Quiet sunrises. Serving others. Hugging the ones I love. Making new friends. Witnessing people thrive.
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Amy Raupp
Senior Executive Assistant & Administrative Manager
What brings you joy?
Creating joy for others.
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Cristina Briones
JoyRx Bilingual Music Specialist, Bilingüe en español
What brings you joy?
Sharing my love of music.
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Kyle Brown
Program Data Analyst
What brings you joy?
Spending time with my family and climbing in the mountains!
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Paul Buscarello
JoyRx Music Specialist
What brings you joy?
My family and friends, Jesus, the beach, the forest, and rock & roll!
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Robin Cedar
Senior Communications Associate
What brings you joy?
The simple things in life - sunshine through the window, new leaves on plants, a purring kitty in your lap, boba tea with friends, the sound of the ocean, big belly laughs, a good poem, the perfect glide of a new pen, and time with friends. (Definitely not being concise, though, clearly.)
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Brennan Collins
Senior Video Content Creator
What brings you joy?
My cats, singing karaoke, and a shared laugh.
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Allyn Cripe
Director of Partner Engagement
What brings you joy?
Hiking and camping, reading a good book on a sunny patio, and my dog Edgar and cat Douglas Fur.
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Jean Czuba
JoyRx Music Specialist
What brings you joy?
My family, making music with friends, children singing, and a nice walk in the rain.
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Elke Downer
JoyRx Music Manager
What brings you joy?
Music, travelling, spending time with my family and friends, and cats!
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Hannah Esrock
Marketing & Public Relations Manager
What brings you joy?
Holidays with my family, getting cozy to watch movies with my dog and husband, a steaming cup of Earl Grey tea with a good book, and bumblebees.
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Jillian Ferguson
Senior Development Coordinator
What brings you joy?My daughter, Chloe, and our pug, Gnocchi. I also love spending time with my friends and family, and enjoying the Portland food scene.
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Dylan Greer
JoyRx Bilingual Music Specialist, Digital Live, Bilingüe en español
What brings you joy?
Connecting with people and watching them feel joy!
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Spencer Grubbe
JoyRx Music Specialist, NYC
What brings you joy?
Creating collaboratively, hiking, and learning something new.
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Katie Hovde
Foundation Manager
What brings you joy?
My daughter, my husband, and my dog Gerald; escaping into a good book with a mug of tea; going to music festivals; playing and listening to music; and teaching and practicing yoga.
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Massoud Khaleghirad
Database and Prospect Research Manager
What brings you joy?
My kids and making a soul happy.
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Kelsey Kirchenbauer
JoyRx Music Specialist, Digital Live
What brings you joy?
Belly laughing with my friends, singing with my siblings, baking with my mom, dancing with my boyfriend, traveling to new places, meeting new people, bubbles, and Winnie the Pooh.
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Angela Long
Senior Accounting Manager
What brings you joy?
Dance parties in my living room, bonfires on the beach, sunshine, and my family.
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Tess Paterson
Volunteer Coordinator, Programs
What brings you joy?
Connecting with people... and dogs.
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Lori Piscitello
JoyRx Mentorship Specialist
What brings you joy?
Being with my family - enjoying each other's company, seeking out adventures, and creating memories.
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Anne Robinson
Director of Development, PNW
What brings you joy?
Being outside, walking, gardening and golfing. Spending time with my family.
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Salma Ruiz
JoyRx Bilingual Mentorship Specialist, Bilingüe en español
What brings you joy?
Spending time with family and friends, workouts that push me to my limits, car rides when I can sing at the top of my lungs, Handel's ice cream, and all things Christmas!
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Makoto Sakai
Creative Project Coordinator
What brings you joy?
A loving community, journaling, and a color-coordinated outfit!
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Eileen Shattuck
Senior Accounting Coordinator
What brings you joy?
My family, friends, pets, baking, and helping others.
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Kacy Smerke
Director of Programs, PNW
What brings you joy?
Getting a front row seat to watch my kids experience the world. Family, and friends that feel like family. Good food and boba. A sunny spring day in Oregon. The ocean. A good book or podcast. Jigsaw puzzles. Newborn babies. So many more things...
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Halle Thibodeaux
Senior Development Manager, South
What brings you joy?
Being with my family & friends. My dogs, Baker & Barley. My horses, Gordy & Goose. And Taylor Swift, of course!
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Gabby Toledo
JoyRx Bilingual Music Specialist, Digital Live, Bilingüe en español
What brings you joy?
Spending time with my family and loved ones, adventuring in the outdoors, singing on the top of my lungs in the car, and traveling.
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Chrissy Whitford
JoyRx Music Supervisor, South
What brings you joy?
Building connection through music, feeling and hearing the vibrations of a purring cat, being in awe of nature, slowing down time with friends, and family.
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Joe Williams
Director of Information Technology & Facilities
What brings you joy?
Helping people succeed.
Board of Directors
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Board Chair & Founding Board Chair
Interim President
WNBA Portland Fire -
Owner & President
(w)here inc. -
Owner & President
TerraFirma -
Managing Director, Infrastructure & Capital Projects
Alvarez & Marsal -
Board Chair Emeritus, 2017-2020
Head of Legal & Business Affairs
ShadowMachine -
Founder & Innovation Consultant
Moonshot Molecules -
Partner, Attorney
Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC -
Co-Founder & Honorary Member
Children's Cancer Association -
Founder & CEO Emeritus
Children's Cancer Association
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Director of Learning & Evaluation
Gates Family Foundation -
Certified Health Coach & Project Manager
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Owner & President of Sales
American Medical Concepts, Inc. -
Board Chair Emeritus, 2008-2010
Retired — Co-Founder, In-Focus
Retired — Founder, Clarity Visual Systems -
Head of HR Strategy, Learning & Development
Kaiser Permanente Health -
President & Founder
Trademark Leadership -
Senior Vice President, CBRE | Advisory & Transaction Services
CBRE -
Founder
Breakside Brewery
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Director, NXT Engineered Textiles Innovation
Nike, Inc. -
Senior Vice President of Operations
NFP -
Financial Advisor
JGP Wealth Management LLC -
Executive Director
Barran Liebman LLP -
Chief Medical Officer
Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel -
Independent Financial Executive
Former — Chief Financial Officer and Vice President , Nike, Inc. -
Tour Manager, Pink Martini
Founder & Director, Pixie Dust Productions
Austin Leadership Council
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Vice President of Development
OHT Partners -
Broker Associate
Bucher Copper Collins Real Estate Group -
Market Executive
Wells Fargo -
Head of Membership, 508 Club
C3 Presents -
Partner & Executive Vice President
SXSW -
President
PRO-ED, Inc. -
VP, Strategic Communications
Ivanti -
Marketing Project Manager
Change State -
Member of the Board of Directors
Senior Vice President
NFP -
Vice President of Sales
BenefitMall -
Retired
Gallagher Insurance -
Founding Partner
Popular Group
NYC Leadership Council
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Co-Founder/CEO
The FADER
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Account Director
Anomaly
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Commissioner
City of Santa Monica
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Senior Vice President
Hello Fresh
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CEO
CompanyX
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Interim President
WNBA Portland Fire -
Consultant
The August Factor
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Investment Director
Ascend Interplay
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Director of Design
Anomaly
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Actor & Comedian
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Head of Account Management
Anomaly
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Design Strategist
Anomaly
PNW Leadership Council
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Chair
Director of Strategic Development
Legacy Health
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Co-Chair
Attorney
The Standard
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Senior Loan Officer
Advantage Mortgage
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Sr. Director, Strategic Partnerships
Oracle
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Finance Manager
Nike, Inc.
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Monster Electrical
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VP & Sr. Trust Officer
Washington Trust Bank
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Chief Executive Officer
ARI Health
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Senior Employee Benefits Consultant
JDFulwiler & Co. Insurance
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Assistant Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Teledoc Health
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Marketing Manager
BurnCycle -
Head PGA Professional
Willamette Valley Country Club
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Senior Sales Manager
Hilton Portland Downtown
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Co-Owner
Independent Restaurant Concepts
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Principal
Finley Grace Design
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Major Accounts District Manager
ADP
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VP – Shareholder
Kidder Matthews
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SVP
Proud Mary Coffee Roasters
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Director, Clinical Program Management
Cambia Health Solutions
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Managing Partner
Northwestern Mutual
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Tournament Director
Lagadere Sports
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Design Operations Director forWomen’s Apparel
Nike, Inc.
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Real Estate Broker
Keller Williams-Portland Premiere
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Engineering Supervisor
Daimler Trucks North America
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Licensed Broker
Real Broker
Thrive Realty Group
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Studio Coordinator
Nike, Inc.
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Winemaker & Owner
L’Angolo Estate
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Founder & Advisor
Breakaway Advising
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Sales & Operations Planning Analyst
Blount International
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Senior Territory Manager
Straumann
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VP, DEI & Community Initiatives
Moda Health
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Study Site Engagement Manager
Takeda
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Divison Lead
TEKsystems
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Director of Consumer Lending
Embold Credit Union
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Chief Operating Officer
Rose City Distilling
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Vice President of Sales
Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation
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Financial Advisor
JGP Wealth Management Group
Create joy with us!
Individuals and organizations can make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve through giving, volunteering, partnering, creating events, and more.