Jan has a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Harvard University and a BA in English and Secondary Education from Westminster College. Her past jobs include junior high English teacher, elementary school counselor, hospital chaplain, and YMCA Camp Program Director. She has also worked on a tall ship in the Mediterranean, a horse ranch in Molalla, and a youth camp in Kentucky.

“I love teaching in this small southern Oregon community where I can see the deer and the river from my classroom, yet staying in touch with a broader view of reality is essential to my well being. For this reason and many others, AAWCC has been a wonderful resource to me. I always get new ideas and a better perspective on best practices and current issues.”

in the Business and Employer Services Department. She is a dedicated and creative teacher,

facilitator and instructional designer. Karin has been active in LBCC’s local chapter of AAWCC,

serving as Co-President twice and holding a variety of other offices as well. She is currently serving

as LBCC-AAWCC Vice President for Program & Publicity. She has been a regular presenter at

the AAWCC Annual Fall Conference and always looks forward to the opportunity to grow and learn

with other women committed to the AAWCC mission. In her time away from work, Karin plays the

bassoon in community music groups, loves arts and crafts and spends more time in her garden than

she does doing housework which, as she sees it, is at it should be!

Carol has been a member of AAWCC since 2008. She was attracted to AAWCC because of its commitment to developing women’s capacities. She has assisted with fundraising activities and program planning.

Carol has a grandson, daughter and son-in-law living in Dallas, Texas and a son in Washington, D.C. She enjoys working out at the gym during the week and walking on the beach or bicycling with her husband during the weekend. She also enjoys attempts at gardening.

As vice president of finance and operations, JoAnn’s responsibilities include acting as deputy clerk and budget officer. She also oversees the College’s business operations and budget, bookstore, computer services, human resources, and physical plant.

JoAnn holds a B.S. in Business Administration/Accounting from Eastern Oregon University, and holds a M.B.A. from North Park University. She is currently pursuing the CPA designation.

JoAnn is a member of the Western Association of College and University Business Officers and a past member on the Oregon Community College Association Finance Committee. Community involvement and volunteerism has been a life-long commitment. JoAnn is currently an American Red Cross volunteer certified as a first aid instructor and active in emergency preparedness and response.

Lynn Irvin, Vice President for Summer Conference has worked at Chemeketa Community College since August 1998. Her current position is with the College Support Services Division as executive assistant to the Vice President/CFO, Julie Huckestein.

An outgoing person, Lynn takes pride in the many college endeavors and activities she has been involved in at Chemeketa. She served for six years on the Wellness Committee, two years as the chair. She is very proud of creating the Wellness Health Fair held at Kickoff and the pedometer challenges held for employees every year. Lynn also coordinated the Kickoff and Wellness golf tournaments. She also serves on many committees including the President’s Advisory Council, the Insurance Task Force, the Holiday Social Committee and the Employee Recognition Event. Lynn was Chemeketa’s representative to AAWCC’s OILD in 2002 and attended the college’s LifeLong Leaders class. She participated on Chemeketa’s Portland to Coast relay team twice. This year she is serving as president of the Exempt Employees Association. Their projects this year include awarding 9 spring term scholarships to students and collect food for the food pantry and funds for the Student Relief Fund. A member of Phi Theta Kappa, she takes online and PE classes every term and loves the lifelong learning environment that is a part of the college. She was selected as the AAUW Outstanding Graduating Woman in June, 2009.

Lynn is a newlywed! She married her long-time boyfriend/fiancé, Bruce Irvin on July 7, 2012 and honeymooned in Hawaii. She is super proud of her two children. Her son, Ross graduated from Chemeketa’s automotive program in 2011. He is now owner-operator of his own business. Her daughter Sara, is a freshman at Elmira College in Elmira, New York attending on a valedictorian scholarship.

Lynn loves being a part of the state board and is really excited to put her energy and skills learned planning the summer conference into coordinating a great fall conference next year!

Earning her associate’s degree at Southwestern and a bachelor’s at Southern Oregon University while raising three children with husband Tom, Deb exemplifies the meaning of “lifelong learner” as she continues to take classes and explore new areas of interest.

Deb has been a member of her local chapter of AAWCC for many years and is a past participant of OILD. Regarding her position on the Oregon AAWCC Board she said, “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with such brilliant women and to assist in bringing development opportunities to others.”

When not working, Deb enjoys spending time with her family and friends doing anything outdoors and travelling when possible. She is an avid Duck fan!

Mary joined Lane in 1995 as Vice President for Instructional Services. In 1997, she became Vice President for Instruction and Student Services. Prior to that, she served 15 years at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon, in a variety of positions including dean of business, health, and training. Mary served on the Oregon Workforce Quality Council for six years and the Oregon Workforce Investment Board for three years as well as serving on numerous local boards.

Mary earned a bachelor’s degree in business and social systems and a law degree from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. She completed a master’s in adult education and a doctorate in post-secondary education at Oregon State University.

Presently, Mary is past chair of the American Association of Community Colleges board of directors and serves on their Sustainability Task Force. Lane Community College is a League for Innovation in the Community College board college, and Mary currently serves as a board member and was co-editor of the League publication The Sustainable Community College: Holistic Approaches to Sustainability. She is also a board member of the American Association of Colleges and Universities and recently served on the steering committee for the American Presidents’ Commitment to Climate Control.

Prior to joining Chemeketa, Julie worked at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon.  She earned an AS degree in Business Administration from Linn-Benton Community College, a BA degree in Management and Organizational Leadership from George Fox University and a Master’s degree in Education: Policy, Foundations and Administration from Portland State University; all while pursuing her community college career.  Other work experience includes seven years at an accounting firm and two years working for a non-profit.

Julie has been the VP for Finance for the National AAWCC organization since 2011. She has been active in the local AAWCC organization for over 20 years and at the state level since 1997 where she currently co-directs the Oregon Institute for Leadership Development.  She has presented at various conferences on the topics of budget and finance, computer software conversions and leadership and is an evaluator for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.  She attended the National Institute for Leadership Development in 2007 and the Oregon Institute for Leadership Development in 1993.  She and her husband Jim have three adult daughters, Rachel, Kelly and Erika and two fabulous grandchildren (Hannah 3 1/2 and Holden 8 months).  She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, traveling and camping.