Staff of CPY | Committed Partners For Youth | Eugene, Springfield, Oregon

THE STAFF OF COMMITTED PARTNERS FOR YOUTH
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Susan (Susie) Walsh, J.D., Ph.D.
Executive Director
Susie joined CPY-BBBS in 1999 as a Program Manager for the Bolder Options mentoring program and became Executive Director in the fall of 2000. Prior to working at CPY, she received her law degree from Villanova law school in 1992 and received her doctorate in Special Education and Community Resources from the University of Oregon in 1999. Susie has twelve years of experience developing and implementing mentoring programs for at-risk youth within Eugene/Springfield school and juvenile court systems. She currently sits on the board of the Lane Workforce Partnership and she’s a member of the University of Oregon’s Research Group and the Eugene Downtown Rotary Club.

Jenny Stern-Carusone, M.S.W.
Program Director
Jenny joined the CPY-BBBS family in the summer of 2002, having just completed her Masters in Social Work with a focus on Community Based Practice. Jenny’s primary duties focus on the wholesome success of mentors and youth through careful supervision and management of the mentoring programs, including design, implementation, data tracking, evaluation, and all reporting requirements. Furthermore, Jenny sits on a national Mentoring Children of Prisoners Advisory Board and on the County’s Ad-Hoc Children of Prisoners Task Force. Jenny’s long history working with youth in the Juvenile Justice System includes spearheading a Defense Advocacy program for the Juvenile Rights Program in Portland OR, participating in a national campaign as a model site representative for the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, and launching a community-based Peer Court in a rural community near Eugene. Jenny also brings experience working in other social arenas, including domestic violence crisis intervention, counseling, social justice, civil rights, and archaeological preservation. Jenny is an active community member, long-time volunteer, health enthusiast, and mother.

Jay Baughman, M.Ed.
Mentor/Youth Program Manager
Jay joined the CPY-BBBS staff as Program Manger in September 1999. At that time, Jay was completing his undergraduate work at the University of Oregon in the Family and Human Services Program within the College of Education. In addition to working at CPY, Jay was also working as a Behavioral Support Specialist at the Center for Family Development, which is another non-profit organization. During Jay’s time at CPY, he went back to school and received his Master’s in Education in the Counseling, Family and Human Services program at the U of O. On top of being a Program Manager, Jay is currently mentoring a young 8 year old boy in our TRUE Friends Program. Jay is an avid soccer player and loves any kind of athletic pursuit.. Because of his love for sports, he is our Program Director for our Bolder Options Running Program. Jay’s ability to be a good team player brings leadership and enthusiasm to CPY-BBBS. He is all about healthy, positive relationships and enjoys watching youth and mentors move forward through life.

Francesca MacCormack
Mentor/Youth Coordinator
Particpant Communication Specialist
Francesca joined CPY-BBBS as a practicum student during the completion of her Bachelors of Education in Family and Human Services at U of O. In March 2009, she became a member of our staff. Francesca has experience in various non-profit organizations and human service agencies in Eugene and San Francisco. She has facilitated art therapy classes for individuals with disabilities and supported stroke survivors in various adaptive recreation programs. Her experience in early intervention, educational research and family counseling observation has prepared her for working with diverse populations. Francesca volunteers with the Okizu Foundation, sponsored by the American Cancer Society supporting children struggling with cancer and their families. Francesca is eager to build connections with youth, families and mentors in our community and to support new mentor pairs!

Anne Borland
Marketing Coordinator and Event Logistics
Anne joined the CPY-BBBS staff in 2002. She is responsible for the design and production of the agency’s materials, advertising and website as well as programming and facilitating CPY's mentor and youth activities throughout the year. She has worked as an experiential educator since 1988. These activities help strengthen mentor and youth relationships and assist in positive youth development. Anne holds degrees in Telecommunications & Film and Graphic Design and became a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician in 1997. Currently Anne is also an outdoor instructor and teaches rock climbing and mountaineering at the University of Oregon and is a PSIA Skiing instructor in the winter.

Jean Vinson, M.A.
Development Director
Jean joined CPY-BBBS as the Development Director in the fall of 2007. Prior, Jean served as an admissions and academic advising specialist for the Oregon University Systems at the University of Oregon. In addition, she worked in the business sector with corporate management after a lengthy career in public school education, where she enjoyed teaching, coaching and traveling nationally and internationally with high school and college students. As a career educator, she has over fifteen years of experience in fundraising for the local schools, arts, and sports programs. Jean earned her Masters in Language Arts Education at Oregon State University.

Patti Hansen, M.Ed.
Volunteer and Recruitment Manager
Patti recruits mentors and helps guide them through the mentor application process. She also recruits and coordinates other volunteers and students seeking community service hours to help with general office support, events and fundraisers. Patti joined CPY-BBBS in early 2007. In her previous employment with the Center for Family Development she administered and coordinated the Communities Enhancing Resiliency in Adolescents (CERA) federal grant program serving youth in the juvenile justice system. Patti has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University and a Master in Education, School Counseling degree from Pacific University. She is a licensed school counselor and a state certified driver education training instructor.

Kelly Nardo
Mentor/Youth Coordinator
Equity Coordinator
Kelly joined the CPY-BBBS team in December, 2007. She graduated from the U of O in 2007 with a B.A. in Sociology and minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies. While at the U of O, she studied abroad in Chile and Mexico. She found her way into social services by volunteering at local organizations including the Eugene Education Fund, the U of O’s High School Equivalency Program, Food for Lane County and Volunteers in Medicine. Kelly loves being outdoors, biking, food, learning, laughing, exploring new places and making friends. She is an enthusiastic supporter of mentoring because she is passionate about helping people discover and enhance their passions and strengths.

Shawn Warren
Administrative Manager
Shawn joined the CPY-BBBS staff in 2005. Shawn worked primarily in the field of education as the district secretary for the Crow-Applegate-Lorane School District, also for Chapman University and a short while in the 4J district. As a life-long student herself, education is Shawn’s true passion as well as advocating for children. One of her closest friends is Brandi, a young woman who is now 27 years of age and has been mentored by Shawn since she was 8 years old. Currently Shawn’ s pursuing and training herself in new computer technologies and health and wellness studies. She enjoys life to its fullest with her husband, a great dane and 2 parrots.

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