Building Vibrant & Healthy Communities

Who is OPHI?

Founded in 1999, OPHI is an Oregon-based public health organization that bridges systems, communities, and resources. We are dreamers and doers, committed to building the healthy, thriving world we want to live in. We work across systems and sectors to forge partnerships, build capacity, and turn vision into action. We work with curiosity, care, and purpose, and a deep commitment to the partners, communities, and broader health ecosystem we are proud to be part of.

Want to learn more? Connect with our team.

Meet Our Team

  • Iqra Adde

    BS, CHW (she/her)

    Program Coordinator

  • Becca Brownlee

    MPA (she/her)

    Program Manager

  • Mary Gersjes

    (she/her)

    Financial Analyst

  • Kyna Harris

    MBA, CHW

    Right From the Start Program Director

  • Robyn Harris

    BS, CHW

    Program Coordinator

  • Emily Henke

    MPH (she/her)

    Executive Director

  • Edén López

    BA (he/him)

    Deputy Director

  • Kyra Spengler

    MPH, MSW (she/her)

    Program Associate

  • Katrice Thabet-Chapin

    M. Ed., Ed. S., NCSP (she/her)

    Project Manager