Foundation Vision

College and Workforce Training has the power to strengthen our community. We envision a future where Columbia Gorge Community College is accessible to all, empowering every student to achieve their goals.

Foundation Mission

The Foundation connects with students, donors, and the community to support scholarships, programs and initiatives that improve the accessibility and quality of education at Columbia Gorge Community College.

Guiding Principles

Open Communication: Engaging in honest and transparent communication
Respect: Celebrating diversity of lived experience based in empathy and understanding
Integrity: Committing to continuous ethical conduct and accountability
Collaboration: Cooperating on solving shared challenges while leveraging the richness of diverse experiences and perspectives
Inclusion and Equity: Ensuring access to resources, providing people what they need to achieve their goals

Fundraising is a major responsibility of each board member which includes providing leadership, financial support, and connection to donors and potential donors. The CGCC Foundation board of directors serve as representatives of the community.

2025 Board Officers

Corliss Marsh, Foundation President, Retired Community Member
Christy Holtman, Foundation Vice President & Secretary, Retired Educator
David Lindley, Foundation Treasurer; Yakama Nation Fisheries Habitat Coordinator

2025 Board Directors

Josh Betts, Google, Site Operations Manager
Martha Capovilla, Retired Administrator, Teacher, and Coach
Michael Held, Business Oregon, Regional Services Business Manager
Christy Holtman, Retired Educator
Carmen Myers, Umpqua Bank, Branch Manager
Adam Smith, Google, Site Lead for Server Operations

2025 Ex-Officio Board Members

Lisa AbuAssaly George, Executive Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Karly Aparicio, VP of Student Services
OraLee Branch, Ph.D., CGCC Board of Education
Kasey Buckles, CGCC Student Representative
Dr. Kenneth​ Lawson, CGCC President
Pam Morse, CGCC Faculty

Staff

Sue Davis, Executive Director of College Advancement & CGCC Foundation