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What is the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø Parents Council?

The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø Parents Council welcomes and involves parents as vital members of the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø community. Parents Council members have a passion to engage with the university on a meaningful level and make an impact with their involvement. The goal of the council is to enhance the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø experience for students and their families.

Parents Council Overview

17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø Parents Council Leadership Team enjoys the camaraderie of collaborating together to advance the mission of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø. Parents of current students are recruited based upon their ability and desire to serve as ambassadors of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø. This leadership team has a deep interest in enhancing the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø experience for all of our students.

Parents Council members agree to:

• Join the President’s Circle by making an annual gift of $1,000 or more.  
• Work with University Advancement staff to encourage parents to support the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø Fund.
• Attend 3-4 scheduled meetings per academic year (in person or virtually). Between meetings, members communicate via phone and email.
• Provide advice and help to 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø staff in one or more of the following areas:
  • Welcome parents of first-year students
  • Participate in parent events and communications
  • Encourage parent giving and thank parent donors
  • Host and attend 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø events in their regions
• Advise 17³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø’s administrators on matters of interest and concern to parents.
• Assist in recruiting new Parents Council members.

Parents Council Leadership Team 2024-25

Greg Bui, from Portland, Oregon

Sean and Renee Christensen '94, from Fall City, Washington

Amanda and Greg Deedon, from Eugene, Oregon

Gary and Neba Dersarkissian, from San Marcos, California

Debbie Hillman, from Gearhart, Oregon

Nikki and Patrick McClory, from Carlsbad, California

Felipe and Yolanda Ortega, from Eagle Point, Oregon

Holly Shuter, from Beverly Hills, California

Greta Stednick, from Mercer Island, Washington

Jennifer Waggoner, from Florence, Oregon

Joe '96 and Stephanie Welsh '95, from Seattle, Washington