Amy Tracewell, an alumna of Pacific University’s Master of Nonprofit Leadership program, became director in January 2024. With over 20 years in nonprofit leadership and communications, she brings expertise and a passion for community work. She previously spent seven years with Pacific University’s advancement team as a major gifts officer, specializing in corporate relations. Before that, she directed communications and advancement for the Nonprofit Association of Oregon and led PeaceHealth's Cottage Grove Community Hospital Foundation as executive director, developing a successful fundraising model. Her experience has earned her accolades, including the Ford Family Foundation Community Fellowship Award. Tracewell is a senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum of Oregon and has participated in leadership programs with the Ford Foundation and the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s Madison Institute.As a community leader, she was the 2023-24 president of the Rotary Club of Forest Grove and a past president of the Rotary Club of Cottage Grove. She is also on the executive committee and is a past president of Rural Development Initiatives, a nonprofit focused on rural economic development, and has served on the Hillsboro Schools Foundation and the City of Forest Grove’s Public Arts Commission. Tracewell holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Oregon State University, awarded in 1996.

Jennifer Monegan serves as the Director of Membership, Development, and Communications at NAO, and is based in Eugene, Oregon. Her inspiring journey into the world of fundraising began when she worked closely with patients navigating the struggles of paying their medical bills during her time in patient financial services. Over the past 18 years, she has played a key role in organizations like Volunteers in Medicine, FOOD for Lane County, Cascades Raptor Center, and Ophelia’s Place, focusing on development and fundraising to help these communities flourish and fulfill their missions. With a deep passion for social justice and equity, Jennifer stays actively involved in her community. She believes that Oregon nonprofits can truly thrive through collaboration, strong partnerships, and continuous professional growth. This belief led her to her work at NAO, where she works toward a future where Oregon nonprofits are recognized and valued as vital contributors to society, regardless of their size, location, or mission. As a mother, she cherishes spending her free time with her large family, pets, and friends whenever possible.