Partner Highlights

(From the March 2008 Newsletter)

Over the past several months while SVPP eNews has been on hiatus, a number of new Partners have joined SVPP and several have had significant events in their lives.

New to SVPP are:
  • Steve and Pat Acheff
  • Carol Finney and Jon Denney
  • Heather and Merritt Paulson
  • Phil and Debbie Richman
These new Partners have been jumping into great engagement opportunities and look to make a significant contribution to the work of SVPP in the community.

Congratulations to Partners Ellie Ipsen and Dave Eliopulos who were married in March. Ellie and Dave have served on the Investment Team this year—though time off was granted for an exciting honeymoon getaway.

Congratulations also to Partner Merritt Paulson, who was recognized recently as one of the Portland Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40.” The ranking gives recognition to young leaders who are making and will continually make an impact on the Portland community. Partner Earl Hines and Executive Director Mark Holloway were listed as runners up.

Also new to SVPP is Diane Selden, who will serve as the Partner Engagement Manager focusing the needs and interests of Partners in ‘giving back’ to the community. Diane joined SVPP after eight years as a SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Site Manager at Woodmere Elementary in Southeast Portland. Her broader experience includes child, family and crisis work and a lifetime dedication to front line social change. You may contact her at the SVPP office (503-222-0114) or diane@svpportland.org.

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