Lane County Community Collaborative

The Lane County Community Collaborative is a network of economic and workforce development stakeholders from across Lane County, united with the goal of better aligning efforts and resources to effectively meet the needs of our communities and create a positive ripple effect across the region. These monthly meetings are structured to encourage meaningful conversation, strengthen relationships, and promote collaboration.

Key Functions:

  • Regional coordination: Efforts & Resources
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Relationship Building

Resources:

Lane County Community Collaborative Members

  • Ashley Espinoza, Executive Director, Lane Workforce Partnership
  • Jesse Quinn, Community Engagement Director, Lane Workforce Partnership
  • Cindy Perry, Director of Workforce Programs, Lane Workforce Partnership
  • Sarah Altemus-Pope, South Willamette Solutions (SWS), Executive Director and Coordinator
  • Jarl Berg, Employment Specialist, Hosea Youth Services
  • Casie Brabham, Advisor, Lane SBDC
  • Brook Edwards, Refugee and Immigrant services Program Volunteer Coordinator, Catholic Community Services
  • Rhonda Busek, Executive Director, Lane Community Health Council
  • Allison Camp, Economic Development & Communication Manager, City of Springfield
  • Jeremy Caudle, City Administrator, Lowell
  • Justin Chin, Dean of Workforce Development, Lane Community College
  • James M. Cleavenger, City Administrator, City of Oakridge
  • Daniel Collins, Director, Lane Small Business Development Center
  • Julie Davidson, Area Manager, Oregon Employment Department
  • Nicole Desch Matthews, Vice President of Business & Workforce Development, Collaborative EDO
  • Guen DiGioia, Community and Climate Resiliency Coordinator, Southern Willamette Forest Collaborative
  • Brook Edwards, Associate Director, Plaza De Nuestra Communidad
  • Jessica Ericta, Workforce Program Director, WIOA Title 1 Adult Services Provider
  • Henry Fields, Workforce Analyst/Economist, Oregon Employment Department
  • Anne Fifield, Economic Development Manager, City of Eugene
  • Robert Fittin, RISP Employment Support Specialist, Catholic Community Services of Lane County
  • Courtney Flathers, Regional Solutions Coordinator, Office of the Governor
  • Mitra Gruwell, Viking Textile Maker Hub & Creative Sector Lead
  • Bettina Hannigan, CEO, Florence Chamber of Commerce
  • Jason Harris, Community and Economic Development Manager, Lane County
  • Kate Harnedy, Outreach Coordinator, Siuslaw Vision
  • Eny Hernandez, Business Class Instructor, Plaza De Nuestra Communidad
  • Chelsea Irvine, Communications & Events Manager, Collaborative EDO
  • Emily Lafon, Community Engagement Specialist, Oregon State Extension Service
  • Joe Land, Supervisor, WorkSource Oregon Lane
  • Rosa Lopez, Career Pathways Coordinator, Lane Community College
  • Holly Mar-Conte, Child Care Sector Strategist, Onward Eugene
  • Chantelle Meyer, Economic Development & Communication Management Analyst, City of Florence
  • Vonnie Mikkelsen, CEO, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Ellyn Mole, South Lane Venture Catalyst, Oregon RAIN
  • Jesse Nelson, Executive Director, Connected Lane County
  • Pamela Nevin, Community Partnerships Manager, WIOA Title 1 Adult Services Provider
  • Connor Nolan, Destination Development Manager, Travel Lane County
  • Maria Paz Aguirre, Executive Assistant, Nurturely
  • Avery Pearson, Oakridge Air
  • Russ Pierson, Dean, LCC Florence Center at Lane Community College
  • Brittany Quick-Warner, President & CEO, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Erin Reynolds, City Manager, City of Florence
  • Mary Ann Reilly, Workforce & Business Development Program Specialist, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Brett Rowlett, Director of Public Affairs, Lane Community College
  • Matt Sayre, Executive Director, Collaborative EDO
  • Becky-Jo Samples, Marketing Director, Connected Lane County
  • Stephanie Sarles, Vision Coordinator, Siuslaw Vision
  • Ella Sturdevant, Workforce Development Coordinator, Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association
  • Caitlin Vargas, Vice President of Community Impact & Partnerships, Collaborative EDO
  • Andrea Voorhees, Vice President, USI Insurance Services
  • Pat Walsh, Chief Marketing Officer, Lane Transit District
  • Kristen Walker, Director of Government Affairs, Climb Hire
  • Paige Walters, Director, Advocacy and Economic Development, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Katie Wilgus, Downtown Solutions Strategist, Eugene Chamber of Commerce
  • Steve Yamamori, Director, Reveille Foundation