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2/24/2012 |
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 NCNM Board of Directors
The Board of Directors meets three times each year: starting with the Annual Meeting, which is held in the fall, prior to November 15; the winter/spring meeting is held in February or March; and the final meeting for the year is the Board retreat held at the end of June, in conjunction with the College’s commencement ceremony.
Executive Committee (Voting Members)
 Nancy W. Garbett, MEd, Board Chair, Chair Strategic Pathways Committee
For the past 20 years, Ms. Garbett has worked with a wide range of corporations, organizations, and individuals in planning, designing, and implementing effective change processes, which consistently result in higher levels of personal productivity and organizational profitability. She currently heads a company using tools and processes based on quantum theory to create more rapid and ecological alignment. Ms. Garbett received her undergraduate degree in history from Lake Forest College in Illinois. In 1984, she received a Master's degree from Brigham Young University. She completed a program in clinical pastoral education in 1986, and in 1994 she was certified as a master practitioner in neurolinguistic programming. She continues involvement in a multiyear program in the field of energy management.
 Richard Jones, PhD, Vice Chair of the Board, Co-Chair Master Planning Committee
Dr. Richard Jones, Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Sciences University and Research Scientist, US Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Portland) received his graduate training in Microbiology and Immunology and post graduate training in Neuroimmunology. Dr. Jones conducts research sponsored by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other agencies investigating mechanisms of disease progression and hematopoietic and immune determinants of central nervous system inflammation in diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Dr. Jones serves as project Principal Investigator within a collaborative NIH sponsored research program conducted at the Oregon Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at OHSU, the Portland VA Medical Center and the Helfgott Research Institute at NCNM investigating behavioral neural-immune interactions involved in therapeutic responses. He has served on several federal and state grant review boards for NIH, the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the Oregon Partnership for Alzheimer’s Research.
 Edward (Ed) Hall, CA, CPA, Board Treasurer, Chair Finance and Administrative Affairs Committee
Mr. Hall’s background combines over 25 years of experience in business and financial management. He is the managing member of a group of real estate investment partnerships, Muskoka Properties LLC in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Hall’s previous job experience includes working as a systems professional in large mainframe computer environments, and as an internationally recognized expert in computer auditing. He has been a regular columnist for several national business publications and has lectured on auditing and accounting theory and practice in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Mr. Hall is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
 Ellen Goldsmith, MSOM, LAc, LMT, Board Secretary, Chair Board Development Committee
Ms. Goldsmith graduated from NCNM in 1999 with a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine, and is in private practice in Portland, Oregon. She is an adjunct faculty member in the Classical Chinese Medicine department at NCNM. Ms. Goldsmith served from 2001–2004 as a committee member for the Acupuncture Advisory Committee to the Board of Medical Examiners for the State of Oregon.
David J. Schleich, PhD, President, Ex Officio to the Board
Dr. Schleich has been in the higher education and health fields for over 30 years. Formerly president of Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) for seven years, he was also vice-president academic of Niagara College and president of Truestar Health. He was a professor for many years and is a respected leader in the natural health field in Canada and the United States.
 Andrea Smith, EdD, Provost, Ex Officio to the Board
Andrea's rich background in higher education gives her a unique set of skills and knowledge for her role at the college. She joined NCNM in 1991 as assistant dean of academic affairs. In her tenure at NCNM she has held a number of administrative roles including dean of institutional research and assessment, dean of the School of Classical Chinese Medicine, and dean of students.
Directors (Voting Members)
 Donna L. Beck, ND
Dr. Beck received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from NCNM in 1992. During a time when only a few residencies in natural family medicine were offered, Dr. Beck was chosen for a residency position at NCNM’s teaching clinic. In the following year she went on to be chief resident at the clinic. Dr. Beck worked as a staff physician at NCNM for over 10 years and currently serves as a substitute teacher. She is a current member of the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Medicine and the American Association of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Beck concurrently serves on the state licensing board, the OBNM, which is a governor appointed position focusing on public safety, continuing education and professionalism. She is a mother of three grown children and receives constant inspiration from her two grandchildren.ren.
 Lori Blankinship, ND
Dr. Blankinship, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, attended National College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, Oregon, one of the world’s leading institutions in naturopathic medicine.
She enjoyed an 18 year corporate career in the areas of human resource training & development and executive administration prior to pursuing her dream to become a medical doctor.
Dr. Blankinship received most of her clinical training in under-served communities, part of which included rotations at Outside-In Clinic (as featured on PBS), focusing on women’s reproductive health, and providing low-cost medical care to the homeless and disadvantaged of Portland, Oregon. She is currently CEO of Village Medicine, LLC, a company specializing in health & wellness education; and is the CEO and Medical Director for the Village Clinic and Wellness Center. She also serves on the Board for the Campaign to End Aids, and the Fibromyalgia Coalition International. Dr. Blankinship received a fellowship with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Ladder to Leadership which is co-sponsored by Center for Creative Leadership and Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City (leadership training in community-based medicine).
In her spare time Dr. Blankinship enjoys reading and traveling.
 John R. Campbell, PhD
Dr. Campbell is a president emeritus of Oklahoma State University and a former dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois. He is also a leading expert on land-grant universities. Dr. Campbell has written several books on higher education and teaching. He divides his time between his office in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and his home in Columbia, Missouri.
 Don Drake
Mr. Drake is currently Vice President of Melvin Mark Brokerage Company and has over 25 years experience in the real estate industry. He has been with Melvin Mark Brokerage Company the past 20 years and specializes in general commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services. Mr. Drake’s public service involvements include serving on an advisory board to Multnomah County in the disposition of a 100 acre county owned property. He has been on several advisory committees for the Portland Development Commission inputting on Portland’s Inner Eastside Industrial and Commercial Districts. He has been a supporter of the Japanese Garden and chaired a successful fundraiser for that organization. He was previously a 10-year board member of the Northwest Academy in Portland Oregon, a private middle and secondary school, whose focus is integrating art and technology with proficiency based academic programs. Mr. Drake is a founding member of the Commercial Association of Realtors and was its President in 1997; he is currently a member of the Portland Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
 Jere A. High, ND
Dr. High is the Healthcare Systems Program Manager for the Oregon State Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program. Previously he served as the Director of Clinical Services for the Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) managing quality improvement and technical assistance programs, managed a primary care clinic at Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, was Director of Clinical Services at InAct, and was Clinic Director for the teaching clinics of National College of Natural Medicine for three years. He has also served on the Coalition of Community Clinics in Multnomah County, and is a past board member of both the OPCA and the Essential Health Clinic Foundation. Dr. High has served in the U.S. Air Force for over 16 years, including a recent deployment in Iraq, and is currently a reservist in a construction and repair engineering squadron. He holds a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from NCNM and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University.
 Patricia L. Kramer
Bio coming soon.
Trish Lichau Shields, PhD
Dr. Lichau Shields has more than 30 years of experience in education and child advocacy. Currently the Director of Online Education at Concordia University, Dr. Lichau Shields has not forgotten the formative experiences that prepared her for higher education. From medevacing multiple trauma patients and critically ill children as an EMT/Community Health Aide on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska to being a licensed pilot, certified scuba diver and king salmon fisherman, she quite naturally transitioned to a career as a high school math and Spanish teacher, and, later, a high school administrator. As an adjunct instructor at MHCC (10 years) she combined research-based strategies with nature-focused outdoor activities and developed successful after-school programs that earned national attention by providing unique, self-efficacy oriented remediation for underprivileged children. A professor of educational psychology, her interests include neuropsychosocial studies, neuroscience, cell biology, naturopathic medicine, transformative education, intentionally inviting classroom practices and the thrilling advancements in online teaching and learning. She especially enjoys snorkeling and exploring reef life with her grandsons and husband.
 Michael G. Manes
Mr. Manes is the founder and owner of Square One Consulting, an organization specializing in change management and change architecture in the insurance/ financial services and health care industries. He has over 30 years of experience in risk management and insurance, including ten years as an instructor of risk and insurance at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Mr. Manes was Executive Director of the Louisiana Healthcare Association. He has also served on numerous health care and insurance commissions and committees in Louisiana for the governor, the commissioner of insurance, the attorney general, the House of Representatives, and LSU. He is the author of two books – Gumbo: Cooking Up the Organization of the Future and Organizational Planning Quick and Simple.
 Steven P. Marsden, DVM, ND, MSOM, LAc, Dipl CH, AHG
Dr. Steve Marsden earned his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from NCNM in 1999. He holds board certifications in acupuncture and Chinese herbology from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and is an invited member of the American Herbalist Guild, and is a licensed veterinarian. He spends much of his time instructing other veterinarians worldwide on integrating complementary and alternative therapies into their conventional medical practices, and is co-author of the definitive textbook on the subject, Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Marsden founded and currently practices veterinary and naturopathic medicine in one of the only facilities in the world licensed to treat both humans and animals, The Natural Path Clinic, located in Edmonton, Canada. He is the developer of Cured Cases Inc., a central database of all veterinary patients in the world successfully treated with alternative medicine. Dr. Marsden founded the Natural Path Herb Company, selling Chinese and western herbal formulations to veterinarians throughout North America. He serves on the advisory board of the Holistic Health Program at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton, and plays a key role in licensure efforts for naturopathic physicians in Alberta, Canada.
 Willow Moore, DC, ND
Dr. Willow Moore is a chiropractic and naturopathic physician. She graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Chemistry, Western States Chiropractic College (cum laude), and from National College of Natural Medicine. She is licensed as a chiropractic physician and as a naturopathic physician in Oregon, Washington and Montana. Dr. Moore is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She has served on the board of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the American College of Naturopathic Obstetricians and the Montana Board of Alternative Medicine, the licensing board for Naturopathic Physicians and Direct Entry Midwives.
Constituency Representatives to the Board (Non-Voting Members)
 Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, Faculty Representative
Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis has been a practicing naturopathic physician for over 31 years, previously on Orcas Island in Washington state and now exclusively at the NCNM Clinic. In addition to supervising clinical rotations at the NCNM Clinic, as a full-time faculty member, Dr. Sandberg-Lewis teaches several academic courses such as pathology, gastroenterology and psychophysiology at NCNM. He is also an investigator at NCNM's Helfgott Research Institute.
Rebecca O'Dell, Staff Representative
Rebecca is the staff representative to the Board, and serves as a clinic billing assistant.
 Brooke Halgren, ND4, Senior Student Representative
I grew up on a farm in rural North Dakota which has guided many of my experiences in life, including my decision to study Naturopathic medicine. Prior to finding Portland and NCNM, I studied German and Ecology & Environmental Sciences at the University of Maine. I then went on to become a German Academic Exchange Scholar and worked in Berlin and Nuremberg for the Humboldt Museum of Natural History for one year following my undergraduate studies. My experiences in Germany lead me to the bay area in California. I worked in Richmond for the small non-profit organization, The Watershed Project, for two years serving as a Program Coordinator. Working with diverse populations, teaching environmental stewardship and awareness allowed me to increase my awareness, teaching and communication skills.
As a part of my time at The Watershed Project, I served as the staff liaison to the Board of Directors. My role involved communicating and planning both long and short-term goals as well as organizational development between staff and board members. I greatly enjoyed the challenges and successes presented by this role. As Junior Board Liaison, I will work to ensure that valid student concerns are given fair consideration and as an organization we continue to grow and evolve in a way that is consistent with our values as a profession and student body at NCNM.
Danielle Anderson, ND3/CCM2, Junior Student Representative
NCNM, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran’s status in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, College programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, and employment.
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