Teri McKenzie (Village Manager, VSC Co-Chair) (she/her)
Teri joined NEV as a staff member in December 2021. She grew up in rural Ohio where she gained a deep love of Nature. A returned Peace Corps volunteer and inveterate humanitarian, Teri has decades of experience in both the nonprofit sector and in higher education. With a Masters degree in Whole Systems Design/Nonprofit Leadership and drawing inspiration from the teachings of the natural world, she is committed to community building and making the world a better place for all Beings. In her spare time, Teri loves to travel, listen to music garden and spend time with her (now-grown) children and friends.
Margaret Baldwin (she/her) (info coming soon)
Michelle Fitzgerald (she/her)
Michelle became a volunteer with NE Village in 2023 with a wish to serve seniors in her community. As a local real estate agent specializing in working with seniors, volunteering seemed like a natural extension of the work she does with her clients. Michelle has served on many boards and has extensive experience in project management and long-term planning. Having worked at many international schools as the Head Librarian she often was responsible for setting the vision, creating long-term strategies and managing large budgets. She enjoys being able to problem solve and design innovative solutions to best meet the needs and build community. Her passion centers in building community amongst her neighbors and creating opportunities for deeper connection, like a newly formed walking group for anyone in the Concordia area.
David Grant (he/him)
David moved to Portland in 2020 after an extensive career in international finance and was very happy to meet the rich and diverse community at NEVillage. In addition to his time with NEV, David works with a number of agencies to assist refugees integrate successfully into the USA. He likes to keep active in Oregon’s beautiful outdoors and loves to travel.
Molly Hamill (she/her)
Molly joined NE Village in 2023 looking for a community and volunteering opportunities. After a career in science, engineering and education, her retirement happened unexpectedly when her employer downsized. Interesting conversations and important problems to solve disappeared. Molly has since joined the board of her neighborhood association, helped lead her neighborhood emergency response team, and volunteered at the library's storytime. For fun, she enjoys nature, gardening, reading, solving puzzles and visiting grandchildren.
Mike Murphy (he/him)
Since 1987, Mike and his wife, Julia, have called the Grant Park neighborhood home, raising their two daughters here. A Connecticut native and Boston College alumnus, Mike’s life has been defined by a 40-year career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Special Education Teacher in the Portland area. His commitment to service began early in youth ministry and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, serving in Portland and Juneau. A "constantly recovering" Catholic, Mike remains dedicated to spirituality and contemplation. Whether he’s coaching youth leagues, cycling, hiking, golfing or picking up pickleball, Mike stays active and engaged with the community he loves.
Steve Parker (Co-Chair) (he/him)
Steve is a native of NE Portland. He retired a few years ago from a career as a healthcare executive. Steve enjoys staying active with outdoor activities, traveling with his wife, reading, and dining out. In addition to NEV, Steve volunteers with meals on Wheels and as a CASA.
Kim Williams (she/her)
Kim joined NEV in 2022 after she and her husband (fellow NEV member Chris Rauber) moved to Portland from the San Francisco Bay Area to be near family and explore the Northwest. Kim had a 40 year career in finance and business operations spanning non-profit and industry research and development, education and financial services. She served as Chief Financial Officer for four organizations, and retired in 2018 as CFO of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, a federally- funded laboratory that conducts unclassified research and development to address the world’s most urgent scientific challenges. In her free time, Kim loves to walk, read, do arts and crafts, and go on adventures. Kim and Chris have two wonderful daughters, two terrific sons-in-law, three delightful grandkids, and one sweet little dog.
Please send any questions or comments to the Village Manager at villagemanager@nevillagepdx.org