Meet the team.
Get to know the dedicated JoyRx team — working to bring the power of joy to kids and their families. Each team member uses their unique and diverse skills to make the world brighter for kids facing the toughest healthcare battles. If that resonates with you, consider joining us.
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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Lindsey Sanders
Regional Executive Director, South
What brings you joy?
Family, pups, meditation, connection with community, learning, and Halloween costume creation!
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Robin Cedar
Senior Communications Associate
What brings you joy?
The simple things in life: a fluffy blanket, a sunbeam through the window, a new leaf on my plants, a purring cat in my lap, boba tea with fresh tapioca pearls, reading a new book, or the sound of ocean waves.
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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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Makoto Sakai
Creative Project Coordinator
What brings you joy?
A loving community, journaling, and a color-coordinated outfit!
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Ashley Choi
Director of Music Industry Engagement
What brings you joy?
Walks with my dog, good conversation, and great coffee.
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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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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; teaching and practicing yoga.
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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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Massoud Khaleghirad
Database and Prospect Research Manager
What brings you joy?
My kids and making a soul happy.
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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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Amy Raupp
Senior Executive Assistant & Administrative Manager
What brings you joy?
Creating Joy for others.
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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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Eileen Shattuck
Senior Accounting Coordinator
What brings you joy?
My family, friends, pets, baking, and helping others.
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Joe Williams
Director of Information Technology & Facilities
What brings you joy?
Helping people succeed.
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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 and the forest, rock and roll!
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Brennan Collins
Senior Video Content Creator
What brings you joy?
My cats, singing karaoke, a shared laugh.
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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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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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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.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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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 others company, seeking out adventures and creating memories.
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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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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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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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Halle Thibodeau
Sr. 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!
Board of Directors
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Board Chair
Retired- Vice President of Nike Growth Initiatives
Nike, Inc. -
Owner & President
(w)here inc. -
Owner & President
Terra Firma -
Board Chair Emeritus, 2017 - 2019
Head of Legal & Business Affairs
ShadowMachine -
Founder & Innovation Consultant
Moonshot Molecules -
Partner, Attorney
Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC -
Co-Founder
Honorary Member
JoyRx | Children's Cancer Association
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Founder & Chief Joy Officer
Emeritus
JoyRx | Children's Cancer Association -
Director, Learning and Evaluation,
Gates Family Foundation
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Certified Health Coach & Project Manager
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Owner & President of Sales
American Medical Concepts, Inc. -
Board Chair Emeritus, 2008-2010
Co-Founder, In-Focus (Retired)
Founder, Clarity Visual Systems (Retired) -
President & Founder
Trademark Leadership -
Founder
Breakside Brewery
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Director material Innovation
Nike, Inc.
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Senior Vice President of Operations
NFP -
Vice President of Event Creation & Management
Wasserman -
Financial Advisor
JGP Wealth Management LLC
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Executive Director
Barran Liebman LLP -
Global CFO and VP, Consumer, Brand, Operations, Transformations & Head of Global FP&A
Nike, Inc.
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Senior Vice President of Human Resources (Retired)
Legacy Health -
Owner
Pixie Dust Productions
ATX Leadership Council
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Vice President of Development
OHT Partners -
Broker Associate
BucherCopperCollins 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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Vice President of Innovation Integration
Nike, Inc.
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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
PDX Leadership Council
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Co-chair
Director of Strategic Development
Legacy Health
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Co-chair
Financial Advisor
JGP Wealth Management Group
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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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Attorney
The Standard
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Chief Executive Officer
ARI Health
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Senior Employee Benefits Consultant
JDFulwiler & Co. Insurance
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Sr. Regional Sales Executive
CarePort
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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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Licensed Broker
Real Broker
Thrive Realty Group
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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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Account Manager
TEKsystems
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Divison Lead
TEKsystems
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Founder & Interior Designer
Design With Refinement
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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
Create Joy with us!
Individuals and organizations can make a difference in the lives of the kids and families we serve through giving, volunteering, partnering, creating events, and so much more.