OTA Staff & Board of Directors
2010-2011 Board of Directors
Shawn Donnille, President [Co-owner of Mountain Rose Herbs]
Shawn is closely linked with the natural products industry in the state of Oregon through his company Mountain Rose Herbs, which is a processor and supplier of organic herbs, spices, teas and essential oils with both retail and bulk distribution divisions. His specialty is in riparian health and aquatic eco-systems and he assists the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife with their Salmon-Trout Enhancement Program and currently he oversees the Mountain Rose River Project which conducts water quality sampling, river monitoring, riparian restoration, and stream enhancement projects.
Ann B. Kneeland, J.D., Vice President
Ann is a solo practice attorney focusing on environmental, land use, and civil commitment law. She graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and is a member of Oregon and California (inactive) bars. She is a Eugene Planning Commissioner and a founding member of Seeking Out Democracy, a Junction City-based human dignity group. She is a strong advocate of equal access to justice.
Tom Dimitre, J.D.
Tom is a recent graduate from Willamette University College of Law. His practice focuses on civil rights, discrimination, employment and environmental law. Tom has worked as a union labor representative, is past Chair of the Oregon Chapter Sierra Club and has been Chair of the Rogue Group Sierra Club since 2000. Tom has been an environmental activist for 35 years and is currently working to make Ashland City Parks pesticide-free.
Linda Fuller, Ph.D.
Linda has worked with and had leadership roles in a number of social justice, international solidarity, and environmental organizations since the 1970s. These include the Guatemalan News and Information Bureau, CISCAP (Committee in Solidarity with the Central American People), and PCUN (Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste). She is currently a Professor of Sociology and Director of the International Studies Program at the University of Oregon.
Carla Hervert, RN MS
Registered nurse and exercise physiologist. Currently working in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Carla has worked in the health care field for over 25 years. Former secretary for Oregon Track Club Masters (OTCM).
Michelle Holman
Michelle is the current Chairperson of the Lane County Educational Service District and longtime defender of strong educational programs and health protections for children.
Tom Kerns, PhD
Philosophy professor at Seattle Community College who teaches online courses, including Introduction to Bioethics. Author of Environmentally Induced Illnesses: Ethics, Risk Assessment and Human Rights (McFarland, 2001). Served as commissioner on the New Zealand People’s Inquiry (2006). Board member of Concerned Citizens for Clean Air. Executive Director of Environment and Human Rights Advisory.
2011 OTA Staff
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Lisa Arkin, Executive Director (paid staff)
Office: 541/465-8860 Email: larkin@oregontoxics.org Educator and Associate Professor, University of Oregon; toxics use reduction advocacy, grant writing, and strategic development for non-profit organizations. Community activist in land use planning and environmental protection. |
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John Jordan-Cascade (paid staff)
Office: 541/465-8860 Email: jjcascade@oregontoxics.org John was hired in April 2009 as Communications Manager and Business Outreach Coordinator for OTA. He has an extensive background as web & graphics designer and video producer. He has also worked on numerous political campaigns, is a long-time citizen activist for the environment and was one of several co-founders of Oregon PeaceWorks in 1980. |
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Alison Guzman (paid staff)
Office: 541/465-8860 Email: aguzman@oregontoxics.org Alison was hired in August 2010. She is the new Community Outreach Coordinator for OTA. She also works part-time for Centro LatinoAmericano in Eugene. |
Advisory Board
Robert Amundson, Ph.D.
Richard Barnhart, M.D.
Christine Cameron
Lynn Fessenden, Ph.D.
Jim Goes, Ph.D
Anita Johnson
Drew Johnson, J.D.
Tom Lininger, J.D.
David Monk
Mary O’Brien, Ph.D.
Doug Quirke, J.D.
Mark Reed, Ph.D.
Debbie Schlenoff, Ph.D.
Tom Schneider
Kenneth Welker, M.D.
Mike Williams, J.D.
Jan Wilson, J.D.
See the Oregon Toxics Alliance web site
