About Elders in Action
Elders in Action is powered by the experience of more than 150 volunteers and eight staff members, who work to solve problems, tackle important issues and help businesses and communities better serve the older customer. We believe the quality of life should never depend on age and welcome the talent and wisdom that older adults share to make communities in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties more livable for all.
Mission Statement: To assure a vibrant community through the active involvement of older adults.
Year Established: 1968 as a Portland/Multnomah County agency, 1997 as a private non-profit agency
Funding and support: Elders in Action relies on volunteer support and donations from individuals, corporations, as well as grants and fees for services. Elders in Action has contracts with Multnomah County and the City of Portland to help improve the quality of life of older adults in the community. Elders in Action has established an Endowment Fund to help ensure our future.
We appreciate major funding support in 2011-2012 from the following:
Autzen Foundation
Fred Meyer
City of Hillsboro
Hoover Family Foundation
OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation
Oregon Dept. of Justice
The Oregonian
Portland General Electric
Ride Connection
Schnitzer Care Foundation
Spirit Mountain Community Fund
Stimson Miller Foundation
Willamette Pedestrian Coalition
Annual Budget for 2011-2012: $536,500
Region served: Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington County Counties
Click here to view a brief video about the unique programs of Elders in Action.
How to contact our Staff
Board of Directors
Lynne deVries - President
Retired Life Coach
Pam Huff - Vice President
Terwilliger Plaza
Stephanie Montgomery - Treasurer
EJ&S Associates
Cherrie Brounstein - Secretary
Retired Educator
Tom Daniels
Oswego Crest Financial Group
Will Fuller
Business Systems Project Manager
Robert Gassner
Wellpartner
Liz Graves
CHOICE Senior Services, LLC
Augusta Hayter
Retired Veteran's Administration
Barbara Murphy
Neil Kelly Company Designers / Remodelers
John Watson
Retired Banker
Vicki HersenExecutive Director (503) 595-7536 vicki @ eldersinaction . org |
Leslie ForenDirector of Operations (503) 595-7532 leslie @ eldersinaction . org |
Mark NoonanVolunteer Engagement & Social Media Manager (503) 595-7533 mark @ eldersinaction . org |
Joan Corella, Age FriendlyProgram Manager (503) 595-7590 joan @ eldersinaction . org |
Tara KrugelCivic Involvement Coordinator (503) 595-7530 tara @ eldersinaction . org |
Lois LloydInformation & Data Coordinator (503) 595-7539 lois @ eldersinaction . org |
Jill MorganInformation & Clerical Assistance (503) 595-7534 jill @ eldersinaction . org |
Briana WinterbornProgram Specialist (503) 595-7535 briana @ eldersinaction . org |

Vicki Hersen
Leslie Foren
Mark Noonan
Joan Corella, Age Friendly
Tara Krugel
Lois Lloyd
Jill Morgan
Briana Winterborn