Kim Caplan, Director of Advocacy Services, has been with Community Works since 2012. After beginning her career as an elementary school teacher, Kim saw how deeply families were impacted by trauma. She returned to school to pursue a Masters’ degree in Women, Sexuality, and Gender Studies which led her to her work with survivors of […]
Barbara Johnson is the Executive Director of Community Works. Barbara became involved with Community Works as a volunteer, serving in an advisory capacity and then on the Board of Directors. Following the end of her six-year term, she joined the agency as Program Director for Advocacy Services. In 2016, Barbara was promoted to Executive Director. […]
Dr. Jeffrey Welder moved to the Rogue Valley to join Siskiyou Eye Center in 2015 where he works as an ophthalmologist. Jeff spends his free time camping, gardening and traveling with his wife, Alicia, and their two energetic daughters, Ella and Avery. Jeff was drawn to serve on the Community Works board after witnessing the […]
Cathy Fultineer is a consulting Chief Marketing and Merchandising officer and has worked in the retail industry for over 40 years. Her career has taken her to many places in the country and the world, imprinting an awareness of the need for diversity and respect for cultural differences. An avid gardener and adventurous epicurean, she […]
Jessica Cleeton works as a Commercial Account Manager at Brown & Brown Northwest Insurance. She has been a Jackson County resident since 2010 but had previously lived in Jackson County from 2001-2004 while attending Southern Oregon University. Originally from the Coast of Oregon she moved to Southern California for a short period of time after […]
Jacquelyn Bunick moved to the Rogue Valley in 2013 and has been an attorney with Jarvis, Dreyer, Glatte & Larsen, LLP since 2016. Her law practice focuses on business and civil litigation, estate and elder law. As a transplant from the Midwest, Jacquelyn continuously feels lucky to have landed in beautiful Southern Oregon. She and […]
Shannon Wade serves as Treasurer for Community Works’ Board of Directors. As the Finance Director for Jackson County, she brings her many financial skills to the efforts of Community Works. Shannon began her support of Community Works back in high school, when she did a project to support Dunn House. Shannon says, “Community Works has always been near and dear to my heart. I’ve always had heartstrings tied t
Patti Diehl is a dedicated volunteer in the community of Southern Oregon. Patti has served as a member of the Storytelling Guild, as Hearts & Vines Foundation Dinner Chair, and as Hillcrest Committee Ball Chair. Having been a travel agent for twenty years, Patti maintains her love of travel. She also enjoys hiking, reading, and adores her two dogs.
Debbie McQueen recently retired from Asante Health Systems after 32 years. She began her healthcare career 47 years ago, graduating from California State Northridge and UCLA Medical Center as a Physical Therapist. At Asante Debbie had a variety of roles including an Administrator with Asante before retiring. Debbie moved to the Rogue Valley in 1979 […]
Kevin Sanders has been the Operations Manager at Corey Robbins Painting since 1986. Kevin enjoys hiking, snow-shoeing and spending time with his wife, Terry, and their three children, Emma, Brandon and Spencer.