Claire Hobson
Chair
Claire Hobson has been a proud Milwaukian for almost four decades and has had four children move through the North Clackamas School District. She worked for Bonneville Power Administration for 35 years as an account executive before retiring in 2024.
Claire brings her network of community contacts, skills in writing and customer service, and joy for education to her role on the board.
Darren Driscoll
Treasurer
Darren has lived in Happy Valley with his family since 2011 and has a deep connection to NCSD with kids at El Puente and all of them attended the Early Learning Center at Sabin-Schellenberg and had the same teacher (Shout out to Teacher Monica!). Darren has worked in IT since 2020 which has allowed him to make a positive impact on our broader community as IT Project Manager for Metro. He is a University of Oregon grad. He joined the NCEF Board to make a difference in a positive and impactful way with students and teachers in our district.
Board Members
Yvonne McVay
Yvonne has been a CPA for 21 years. All three of Yvonne's children attended NCSD schools: Milwaukie Elementary, Rowe Middle School and Milwaukie High School, and she has been active in school and community volunteering over the years.
Yvonne is passionate about supporting public education and views the Foundation as the vehicle to provide equity for students.
Anna Bruce
Anna is a Milwaukie resident of 15 years, with kids at Rowe Middle School and Sojourner Elementary. As the Program Coordinator of the Happy Valley Library, Anna is passionate about nurturing creativity and building community for learners of all ages. When she isn't working, Anna enjoys gardening, sewing her own clothes, and playing board games with her family.
Anna earned her BA in English at Centenary College and her Masters in Library and Information Science from Louisiana State University. She also earned a Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Germany.
Heather Dankenbring
Heather is a Happy Valley resident of 15 years and has a daughter attending Adrienne C. Nelson High School. She is a community advocate and a bridge builder, with extensive experience engaging the business community. Heather earned a BS in Public Health Education, and currently serves as the Membership Director for the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce.
Staff
STEPHANIE ROSE
Executive Director
Stephanie Rose is a long-time education advocate and volunteer in the North Clackamas Community. Stephanie was born and raised in Milwaukie, and attended North Clackamas District schools: Bilquist Elementary, McLoughlin Jr. High and Rex Putnam High School.
Her parents graduated from Rex Putnam High School and Clackamas High School, and her three children have also attended North Clackamas Schools, going through Bilquist Elementary, Alder Creek Middle, and Rex Putnam High. Her two oldest children are now proud graduates from Putnam High School, graduating in 2018 and 2020, and her youngest will begin attending Putnam in the 2020-21 school year.
Stephanie started her work in education advocacy 15 years ago with Stand for Children, and quickly found a passion for improving the quality of education for students in her community and across the state. Since then, she has continued to work both professionally and as a volunteer to make a difference in ensuring an exemplary education for all children through lobbying, campaign work, and community outreach.
She came to the North Clackamas Education Foundation directly after completing her work as Campaign Field Manager for the Clackamas Community College Bond Campaign, and has since served as Campaign Field Manager for the North Clackamas Schools Bond Campaign, passed by voters in 2016. Stephanie also volunteers for the Parent & Community Leadership Alliance, serving on the steering committee and as Co-Chair for the Legislative & Funding Committee.
Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science; Public Administration and a Minor in Civic Leadership from Portland State University. Stephanie continues to use her knowledge and passion to impact the North Clackamas community in beneficial ways with education advocacy continuing to be at the forefront of her work.
JENNIFER HUNGERFORD
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Hungerford is an active volunteer in the North Clackamas School District. Her two children will begin school at LaSalle High School in the 2020-21 School year, after attending Happy Valley Elementary and Happy Valley Middle School. At Happy Valley Elementary, Jennifer was active in PTO, volunteering in many school-wide events and classroom projects.
Jennifer was a valuable volunteer in the North Clackamas Schools 2016 successful capital bond campaign, helping to keep the community engaged and informed. She recently joined the steering committee of the Parent and Community Leadership Alliance, where she co-chairs the Academic Enhancement Committee.
In addition, Jennifer has been a practicing attorney for almost 20 years, working in employment law as well as representing public school districts and nonprofits. Jennifer is a former Board Member of Transition Projects and currently co-organizes the Portland Neurofibromatosis Walk for the Children's Tumor Foundation.
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Sociology at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, and obtained her Juris Doctor Degree at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. She is passionate about the Foundation's work in bridging the gap for all students in the NCSD community.
SAMANTHA HOBSON
Communications Coordinator
Samantha Hobson was born and raised in Milwaukie, Oregon, and loved her time at Milwaukie Elementary, Rowe Middle, and Milwaukie High School. After completing her bachelor’s degree in social work at Seattle University, Sam moved around Oregon and Washington before returning home to Portland.
Sam has volunteered and worked in the nonprofit sector for ten years. Her experience is almost exclusively with organizations that center the experience of children, including preschools, foster care and adoption agencies, and the nation’s largest leadership program for girls. She is passionate about helping children to thrive and works diligently to reduce barriers that children and families face.
Sam brings skills in public relations, technical writing, and customer service. She is excited and honored to be a part of the NCEF team.
STEPHANIE ROSE
Executive Director
Stephanie Rose is a long-time education advocate and volunteer in the North Clackamas Community. Stephanie was born and raised in Milwaukie and attended school in the North Clackamas School District, where her three children have also attended.
Stephanie started her work in education and community advocacy almost 20 years ago with Stand for Children. In this role she quickly found her passion for improving education opportunities for youth and strengthening her community. Stephanie came to the North Clackamas Education Foundation directly after completing her work as Campaign Field Manager for the Clackamas Community College Bond Campaign passed by voters in 2014 and has since served as Campaign Field Manager for the North Clackamas Schools Bond Campaign, passed by voters in 2016. She feels blessed to be in her role at the North Clackamas Education Foundation, working with an amazing team to support the students, families, and educators of North Clackamas Schools.
Along with her professional work Stephanie keeps herself busy volunteering in a variety of ways. She is a proud member of the Milwaukie Rotary Club, serving as their President in the 2022 year and continues to serve on their Club and Foundation Board. She enjoys her time with Rotary, participating in service projects which strengthen and support the community. Recently, she joined the Board of Directors for the Milwaukie Feed the Hungry Program, where she and her husband enjoy their time cooking delicious meals for our community members in need of support.
Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science; Public Administration and a Minor in Civic Leadership from Portland State University. With her eyes always on growth, she has continued to pursue educational opportunities for herself with a variety of certificate programs through Clackamas County, the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce, Clackamas Community College, and Portland State University. Through her professional work and volunteerism, Stephanie continues to use her knowledge and passion to impact the North Clackamas community in beneficial ways with public education and community advocacy continuing to be at the forefront of her work.
JENNIFER HUNGERFORD
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Hungerford is an active volunteer in the North Clackamas School District. Her two children will begin school at LaSalle High School in the 2020-21 School year, after attending Happy Valley Elementary and Happy Valley Middle School. At Happy Valley Elementary, Jennifer was active in PTO, volunteering in many school-wide events and classroom projects.
Jennifer was a valuable volunteer in the North Clackamas Schools 2016 successful capital bond campaign, helping to keep the community engaged and informed. She recently joined the steering committee of the Parent and Community Leadership Alliance, where she co-chairs the Academic Enhancement Committee.
In addition, Jennifer has been a practicing attorney for almost 20 years, working in employment law as well as representing public school districts and nonprofits. Jennifer is a former Board Member of Transition Projects and currently co-organizes the Portland Neurofibromatosis Walk for the Children's Tumor Foundation.
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Sociology at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, and obtained her Juris Doctor Degree at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. She is passionate about the Foundation's work in bridging the gap for all students in the NCSD community.
SAMANTHA HOBSON
Communications Coordinator
Sam Hobson was born and raised in Milwaukie, Oregon, and loved her time at Milwaukie Elementary, Rowe Middle, and Milwaukie High School. After completing her bachelor’s degree in social work at Seattle University, Sam moved around Oregon and Washington before returning home to Portland.
Sam has volunteered and worked in the nonprofit sector for ten years. Her experience is almost exclusively with organizations that center the experience of children, including preschools, foster care and adoption agencies, and the nation’s largest leadership program for girls. She is passionate about helping children to thrive and works diligently to reduce barriers that children and families face.
Sam brings skills in public relations, technical writing, and customer service. She is excited and honored to be a part of the NCEF team.