Our Board
Oregon Outreach - Board of Directors
The Oregon Outreach Board of Directors is the governing body responsible for ensuring that OOI accomplishes its mission. It is composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and knowledge who voluntarily provide oversight and guidance to OOI staff. Please email the Board Chair (boardchair@oregon-outreach.org) if you are interested in serving on OOI’s Board.
Makana A. L. Agcaoili, M.S.
Interim Board Chair
Makana A. L. Agcaoili grew up in Hawai'i before moving to Ohio, New York City, and most recently Oregon. He started his career studying to be a biotechnician before transitioning to in higher education as a lecturer and administrator. After spending several years teaching classes on leadership and personal development, Makana transitioned to working in the learning and development and consulting space. Makana now supports people and organizations understand their purpose and efficiently identify ways to achieve their goals.
Julie Addicott Connor
Vice President and Financial Advisor, Taurus Capital Advisors
Julie Addicott Connor is dedicated to building the future that leads to our greatest collective potential. Throughout her career and community involvement, she strives to create opportunity and empower people to thrive. She is currently Vice President and Financial Advisor at Taurus Capital Advisors, where she helps people plan for life’s possibilities. Prior to this, she spent five years at the Nike Foundation, investing in adolescent girls to break the cycle of generational poverty, and four years at Nike, Inc., bringing the Nike brand to life through the retail experience. She holds a Master of Business Administration and bachelor’s degrees in Economics and International Studies from Willamette University.
Zonta Owens
Finance Chair
Associate Consultant, Bain & Company
Zonta is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan graduating with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Manufacturing Engineering. Next year, he will begin his career as an Associate Consultant for Bain & Company helping corporations tackle some of their most daunting problems.
Vashi Voyanne
Past Chair
Manager, Employee Experience, Development, and Culture
The Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon
People & Culture are Vashi's focus and passion, and she is so grateful to serve in this area and with Oregon Outreach's mission. Having worked in various roles within Human Resources and leadership generally, Vashi is particularly drawn to the challenges of employee relations and equity; the challenge of balancing what is right for the agency while ensuring employee advocacy is part of how she hopes to help improve people's lives as well as the greater community.
Jessie Lamb
Past Chair
Senior Director, Amnesty International USA
Brazil Jefferson
California State University San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Brazil Jefferson is a graduate of California State University San Bernadino, with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Brazil brings a powerful commitment to social justice, equity, and community empowerment, grounded in a B.A. in Sociology from Cal State San Bernardino. With a diverse background in advocacy, data management, and customer service, she offers a unique blend of organizational skill and people-centered focus. Her leadership in national campaigns and volunteer work with groups like Results.org, the California Poor People’s Campaign, and the American Red Cross highlights her drive to create lasting change and uplift marginalized voices.
Nithish Thomas
Executive Director of SAFE of Columbia County
Nithish Alexander Thomas is the Executive Director of SAFE of Columbia County, a nonprofit organization providing confidential advocacy and support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. He currently also works at Intel Corporation as a Module Development Engineer, bringing over a decade of experience in engineering, operations, and cross-functional leadership.
Prior to his work in engineering, Nithish served as a Branch Manager and Business Banking Officer at Wells Fargo, giving him a strong foundation in financial management and customer-focused service. He is a graduate of Portland State University.
Nithish is passionate about community outreach, strengthening partnerships, and expanding access to critical resources for vulnerable populations.
Jason Kovac
Chief of Staff (Portland Campus), University of Oregon
Jason Kovac joined higher education in 2002 as a librarian at Morton College (IL). After moving into academic affairs administration in 2005, he has enjoyed roles as Assistant Dean, Executive Director, and Dean in community colleges in Illinois, Kansas, and Oregon. Jason has served as Chief of Staff and Associate Vice President at the University of Oregon’s campus in Portland since 2024. Jason has earned degrees from Washington University in St. Louis (B.A.), The University of Illinois (M.S.), and The University of Texas–Austin (Ph.D.).
Robin Krieb
Realtor, Own It Northwest Team with Real Broker
Though Robin's roots trace back to Chicago, she'll be the first to tell you that home is where the heart is, and she’s found that in Portland.
A former educator with 30 years of classroom experience, Robin dedicated her career not only to teaching but to uplifting at-risk youth through artistic expression and sustained community engagement. Her board service spans the arts and education sectors, building pathways for people who need them most.
Robin holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Illinois and a Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music- a foundation that continues to inform her belief in the transformative power of education and creative expression.
Today, Robin channels that same dedication into real estate, guiding clients through one of life's most meaningful milestones- whether it's a first home purchase or the search for a forever dream home.
In her spare time, you might find her performing improv, tending her garden, riding motorcycles, or scouting Portland's best vegan restaurants.
She shares her life with her wife and their fur babies.