Oregon’s nonprofit environmental federation announces new executive director

Today, EarthShare Oregon announces its new executive director: Jan Wilson, an environmental attorney from the Western Environmental Law Center in Eugene. Jan has been involved with EarthShare Oregon for many years as a valued volunteer, through her role as a board member of Oregon Wild, one of EarthShare’s 70 member organizations.

“I’ve volunteered with EarthShare and I love connecting businesses with the environment,” Jan said. “I am so excited to have the opportunity to move into the next phase of my career, and to make that move with EarthShare Oregon.”

She has worked in environmental law for more than 10 years in the Eugene-Springfield area with several private and nonprofit organizations. Jan’s education and background are broader than just legal expertise – she also holds a degree in computer engineering from the University of Michigan.

“EarthShare hired Jan partly for her ability to move programs forward,” said Gillian Ockner, EarthShare Oregon’s Board President. “But we also know she’s been a key advocate and fundraiser for Oregon Wild. We feel lucky to have someone with her range of skills and love for Oregon’s natural treasures.”

Jan moved to Oregon nearly 15 years ago, from Michigan, and immediately started exploring the beautiful forests and rivers of the Pacific Northwest.

“I fell in love with Oregon from the first day I arrived. I knew I wanted to protect the legacy of a healthy environment for myself and my family,” Jan said. “EarthShare Oregon is the perfect place for me to continue that mission.”
 

Background:
EarthShare Oregon is Oregon’s only nonprofit federation connecting Oregon businesses and their employees with environmental nonprofits. It partners with 100+ businesses statewide to offer the convenience of workplace giving and connections to nature and sustainability resources. EarthShare Oregon has raised more than $11 million for its list of 70 Oregon and national conservation nonprofits over 21 years of operation. Find EarthShare’s new website at earthshare-oregon.org.

For more information, contact:
Meghan Humphreys, Director of Workplace Fundraising
503-223-9015 – office  
971-678-3851 – cell