EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Having spent 10 years in medical device sales & 5 years as a communications coach with Own the Room, coaching c-suite executives from LinkedIn, Facebook, Delta Airlines, Google and more, my passion for communications has only increased. My awareness for voices heard & unheard have become keen & my heart extends to women who have conformed to societal expectations which have crippled their ability to choose excellence over perfection. From corporate leadership & development to shelters for women in need, I'm using my expertise & passion to help women build a strong foundation in self-confidence that radiates to all parts of their lives.

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget the way you made them feel.”-Maya Angelou

President

Rhonda Giedt is a seasoned marketing executive, M&A consultant, and board member. She has guided B2C and B2B companies through acquisitions and IPOs, coupled with leading five successful post-merger integrations. Her experience spans across start-ups in the US and Europe as well the multinational corporations of Jabil, Electronic Arts, MTV Networks, and Sega.

"If you want to change the world, you have to empower people. That's the only way you make any permanent, effective change on the world." - anonymous

VICE PRESIDENT

Purpose led, digital-first marketing executive with cross-industry experience in B2B (Qualcomm, Microsoft) and B2C (Adidas, Nestle) organizations. Driver of success across all marketing functions including brand strategy, user experience, and executive communications. Organizational leader with a history of building and nurturing rockstar teams and influencing c-suite stakeholders. A rare combination of high EQ and analytical rigor. But, maybe most importantly, a believer in progress over perfection.

Secretary

Treasurer

Paula has been in the accounting field for nearly 40 years. She currently works as a tax manager for a local CPA firm. She brings a strong financial background to assist in budgeting and record keeping. She grew up in Eastern Oregon and has spent nearly 40 years in Central Oregon where she enjoys hiking, gardening, and line dancing.

Advisory Board Chair

Patti is a fourth-generation Oregon native who grew up on a ranch near Heppner. She is a proud University of Oregon Duck who graduated with a degree in History. Patti later completed her CPA in Washington State. During the general election, she learned her grandfather had been a Umatilla County commissioner, so this career direction is in her genes.

Edna Parzybok is a dedicated professional with a rich background in customer service and human resources. With over a decade of experience at Nordstrom, she excelled in retail sales, call center management, and HR roles, where she developed strong leadership skills and a deep commitment to employee well-being. Edna holds a B.A. in Communications from Seattle Pacific University and an Associate's Degree from Shoreline Community College. Passionate about helping others, she has also volunteered extensively, including leadership roles at Faith Bible Church and community service at First African Methodist Episcopal Church. Edna is driven by a love for people and a desire to uplift others through meaningful connections and service.

Inspired to inspire! Staying true to oneself is inevitably hard. I found through difficult seasons in life that it didn't matter as much to me what I had or didn't have. I was blessed if I was serving others and making a difference in their lives. As one of my previous employers said to me. "I am a plethora of knowledge and have a wellspring of experience." These are in fact the gifts I often share with others. I'm also a poet, artist and a hard-working mother and wife. I choose to lead by example. Doing and being who God has called me to be. 

The golden question: 

If we don't treat each other with kindness, how will we ever make the world a better place? 

(what I ask my children when they are disrespectful to one another)