
Bend native Kristi Miller has been the Host & Executive Producer of "Good Morning Central Oregon" since the first show aired in January 1999. In all her years working with & interviewing non-profit organizations in Central Oregon she always had a special love & appreciation for FAN. So when the opportunity came to be a founding member of the FAN Foundation she jumped at the chance. "I am so proud of the work done every day by our amazing FAN Advocates. I love hearing comments made by fellow parents about how their FAN Advocate changed their life or to be able to tell a parent who might be struggling that they can turn to their FAN Advocate for assistance. To be the Chairperson of an organization that touches so many lives is truly an honor & a responsibility that I don't take lightly." Kristi has 4 fantastic children & is married to the man of her dreams. |
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Mike Smith moved to Central Oregon in 1989 to work as the sports anchor for KTVZ television and decided to stay and raise his family here. After operating a professional minor league baseball team for a couple years, Mike has since been a Mortgage Banker for the past ten years. Mike has followed the FAN effort for years, and recently decided it was time to get involved - so he joined the Board of Directors. He says FAN is a program that grabbed his heart and never let go.
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Shannon Hinderberger's growing career over the past ten years has included working within many facets of media, marketing and fundraising, stemming from the Mid West and blossoming in Central Oregon. Shannon is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and experience in supporting non-profits such as the Nebraska Food Bank and the United Way of Deschutes County. She is currently the marketing coordinator for Bend Memorial Clinic coordinating various health marketing projects and events. Shannon feels very passionate about the work conducted through the Family Access Network. "When I was a child, my parents utilized the services of an organization similar to FAN for clothing and other needs. It's a privilege to help an organization like FAN in my community."
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Dorie moved to Bend full time in 2007 and is enjoying mountain biking, skiing and all the area has to offer. Giving back to the community is very important to Dorie and is the current president of the Community Outreach Board for the High Desert Museum and Treasurer for the Slow Food USA, High Desert Region. Dorie joined the FAN Board in June 2009. "I understand that children are the backbone of our society and one day, they will be in charge of our country. Giving a hand-up to children in need strengthens our society and helps break the circle of poverty." Dorie currently works for Sterling Savings Bank as a Private Banking Officer with over twenty years of experience in the financial and lending fields. |
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Maura Bledsoe was raised in the Northwest and has lived in Bend for six years. She enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. When not being the families' taxi driver, Maura enjoys cooking, skiing, running, golfing and playing soccer. She has spent many years supporting both local and national charities. The Family Access Network is the first board position Maura has taken. She wanted to wait to find an organization that was meaningful to her and FAN is the perfect fit. "I had a friend who was a FAN advocate, so I found out first-hand how many families are being helped through FAN. It is overwhelming but exciting to think that these families are getting help and possibly a second chance. I feel so lucky to be a part of such a wonderful organization."
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Andie Edmonds' is a Commercial Real Estate Broker for Fratzke Commercial Real Estate Advisors. She is a graduate of University of Oregon. Andie moved to Bend with her husband and three children in 2006. Having settled in, she was ready to find a way to give back to the community. FAN's focus on children and connecting family with resources to get them back on their feet resonated with her. After attending a few events and seeing the Advocates in action, she knew it was the perfect organization to commit her time and energy. Andie also enjoys spending time on the golf course with her family and hiking with her dogs.
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Tammy currently serves as one of three elected Deschutes County Commissioners. Tammy has volunteered with many non-profit organizations including Habitat for Humanity Board; Family Law Advisory Council; Member, Children & Families and Deschutes County Commission on Children & Families, NeighborImpact, Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and the Deschutes County Meth Action Coalition. Tammy has also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). She enjoys spending time with her daughter Addy and foster daughters Alesha, Ashley, and Lindsi. Tammy is one of the founding members of the Family Access Network Foundation and feels strongly about the work done through FAN.
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