Ethics and Values

Our Board of Directors is made up of professionals and experts from the Portland area who share a passion for transportation equity. Along with the leadership team, they lend their experience and expertise to ensure Ride Connection operates responsibly, ethically, and with integrity. Through their governance, advocacy, and financial support, Ride Connection’s Board of Directors help make our mission possible!

Board of Directors

Leslie Foren, Chair, and Interim Treasurer

Community Advocate

Alison Stoll, Vice Chair

Executive Director, Central NE Neighbors

Vicki Schmall, Secretary

Professor Emeritus/Gerontology Specialist, Oregon State University Executive Director, Aging Concern

Claudia Robertson

Community Advocate for Older Adults

Rachel Smith, MPH

Senior Program Manager, Population Health at Providence Health & Services

Pete Truax

Former Mayor, City of Forest Grove

Wen-lin Wang

Retired, Senior Staff Software Engineering Manager, Intel

Park Woodworth

Retired, Paratransit Manager, King County Metro and TriMet

Advisors

Zak Shawver

Lead Disability & Aging Services Coordinator, Washington County Department of Health and Human Services Disability, Aging and Veteran Services