The Oregon Coast STEM Hub Leadership Council provides strategic direction, networking, advice, support, and oversight for Oregon Coast STEM Hub activities. Regional work groups turn strategic planning into specific strategies grounded in local feedback. Backbone staff support and connect the Hub and its partners.

Leadership Council

This advisory committee is made up of individuals from a variety of sectors and geographic locations along the coast. The Leadership Council accomplishes the following:

  • Provides input regarding the strategic direction of the Hub,
  • Networks and builds relationships with new partners,
  • Provides financial oversight for Hub activities, and
  • Promotes outreach and engagement of Hub activities.

Read the Governance Framework to find out more about the structure and function of the Leadership Council.

Current Leadership Council Members

  • Itchung Cheung (Chair)
    • Academic Programs Manager, Hatfield Marine Science Center
    • Alternate: Bob Cowen
  • Alissa Lane-Keene
    • Education Specialist, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
    • Alternate: TBD
  • Amy Schmid
    • Natural Resources Coordinator, Tillamook School District
    • Alternate: TBD
  • Birgitte Ryslinge
    • President, Oregon Coast Community College
    • Alternate: Larry Boles
  • Charis McGaughy
    • Interim Superintendent, South Coast Education Service District
    • Alternate: TBD
  • Dave Hansen
    • Interim Director, Oregon Sea Grant
    • Alternate: TBD
  • Hunter Templeton
    • Engineer, Central Lincoln PUD
    • Alternate: TBD
  • Jaime Belanger
    • Education Coordinator, South Slouth National Estuarine Research Reserve
    • Alternate: Bree Yednock
  • Jay Well
    • Associate Director, OSU PreCollege Programs
    • Alternate: Susan Rowe
  • Kerry Carlin-Morgan
    • Education Director, Oregon Coast Aquarium
    • Alternate: Sara Shaw Roberts
  • Kristi Foster (Vice Chair)
    • Director, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
    • Alternate: Rachel Freeman
  • Lisa Phipps
    • Oregon Coastal Management Program N. Coast Regional Rep., Oregon Dept of Land Conservation and Development
    • Alternate: Hui Rodomsky
  • Rod Heyen
    • Principal, Warrenton K-8
    • Alternate: TBD
  • Rusty White
    • Program Director, Southwestern Oregon Children's Foundation
    • Alternate: TBD
  • Trish Mace
    • Director, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology's Charleston Marine Life Center
    • Alternate: TBD

Leadership Council Meetings

The December meeting was rescheduled, so the NEXT OCSH Leadership Council meeting will be January 25, 2023 from 9-11AM via Zoom. For more info and to RSVP, contact [email protected]

  • September 20, 2022, 9am - 11am online - Notes
  • June 15, 2022, 9am - 11am online - Notes
  • April 20, 2022, 9am - 11am online - Notes
  • December 9, 2021, 9am - 11am online - Notes
  • September 15, 2021, 9am - 11am online - Notes
  • June 9, 2021, 9am - 11am online - Notes
  • March 10, 2021, 9am - 11am online - Notes
  • December 14, 2020 9am - 11am online- Notes
  • September 17, 2020, 8am - 10am online - Notes
  • June 30, 2020, 8am - 10am online - Notes
  • May 7, 2020, 8am -10am online - Notes
  • March 19, 2020, 11am - 2pm online - Notes
  • November 7, 2019, 10am - 3pm in Tillamook - Notes
  • April 25, 2019, 11am - 3pm in Toledo - Notes
  • December 10, 2018, 11am - 3pm in Coos Bay - Notes
  • August 20, 2018, 11am - 3pm in Newport - Notes
  • April 24, 2018, 11am - 3pm in Newport - Notes
  • January 30, 2018, 12:30pm - 3pm in Newport - Notes
  • November 14, 2017, 11am - 3pm in Lincoln City - Notes
  • September 13, 2017, 11am - 3pm in Newport - Notes
  • April 21, 2017, 10am - 3pm in Yachats - Notes
  • January 20, 2017, 10am - 3pm in Lincoln City - Notes
  • September 27, 2016 - 11am - 3pm in Newport - Notes
  • July 22, 2016, 10am - 3pm in Newport - Notes
  • May 23, 2016, 11am - 3pm in Lincoln City - Notes
  • January 25, 2016 online - Notes
  • December 17, 2015, 11am to 3pm in Coos Bay - Notes
  • September 22, 2015, 11am to 3pm in Lincoln City - Notes
  • June 16, 2015 11am to 3pm in Newport - Notes
  • April 14, 2015 11am to 3pm in Tillamook - Notes
  • January 20, 2015 11am to 3pm in Coos Bay - Notes
  • October 14, 2014 11am to 3pm in Astoria - Notes
  • July 28, 2014 1-3pm in Newport - Notes