In March 2021, the Shared Future Coalition welcomed a team of community members from Sisters who were working to prevent underage marijuana use. To learn more about this team, click the green button on the right.
Shared Future Coalition Board Members
Coalition Advisory Board Members are charged with the oversight, implementation, and evaluation of the Shared Future Coalition’s strategic plan. Members may reside in any community within Deschutes County. There are 12 designated community sector representative seats and six at-large seats on the Advisory Board. Meetings are held quarterly, with committees or community-level teams meeting more frequently based on project need. If you are interested in attending a meeting please contact us.
Jessica Jacks
Deschutes County Health Services
Prevention & Health Promotion Supervisor
Vanessa Churchill
Oregon Dept. of Transportation
Region 4 Transportation Safety Coordinator
Micah Tappero
Central Oregon Campus of Pacific Northwest Adult and Teen Challenge
Community Outreach Coordinator
Shared Future Coalition Staff
Deschutes County Health Services staff provide technical assistance and coordination for the Shared Future Coalition.
Karen Ard, MPH
Deschutes County Health Services
Community Health Strategist (Tobacco Prevention and Education Program Coordinator)
Lauren Wood, MPH
Deschutes County Health Services
Community Health Strategist (Bend Drug Free Communities Coordinator)
Julie Spackman, CPS
Deschutes County Health Services
Community Health Strategist (Alcohol & Other Drug, and Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator)
