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Board & Staff
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kaitlyn Conrath
BOARD PRESIDENT
Utilities Clerk, City of Stevenson
Scott Anderson
BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT
Former Mayor of Stevenson
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Terri Sauer
BOARD TREASURER
Co-owner, Hotel Stevenson
Lori Lishan
BOARD SECRETARY
Co-owner, The Cabin Drive-Thru
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Christy Parker
Stevenson Resident
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Desha Sorlien
Stevenson Resident
STAFF
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kelly brings more than two decades of non-profit marketing and fundraising experience to the Executive Director role at the Stevenson Downtown Association. Living in Stevenson since 2015, she finds immense joy in leveraging her skills to promote and enhance the vitality of our downtown and working with dedicated volunteers who share her passion for community development.
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Kelly's journey in the non-profit sector began with the Brian Grant Foundation in the late 90s, where she worked alongside former Portland Trail Blazer Brian Grant to build his community involvement. Following this, she dedicated twelve years to managing fundraising events, media relations, design, and communications at Make-A-Wish Oregon, where she made significant contributions to the organization's growth in granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Subsequently, Kelly spent seven years on the robust marketing team at Oregon Food Bank, where she oversaw digital marketing initiatives and branding efforts, further honing her expertise in promoting a heartfelt non-profit mission.
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Outside of her professional endeavors, Kelly spends her time with local family and close friends, her husband Joel (a fourth-generation Skamanian), and their beloved dogs, Reggie and Raven. Together, they enjoy outdoor excursions, exploring local wines, and expressing gratitude for residing in this most beautiful region of the Columbia River Gorge.
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MARKET & VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGER
Dana's favorite thing about managing the Farmers Market is that she gets to work on improving our food systems while building community at the same time.
She originally got hooked on the magic of working with volunteers on community projects while leading trail crews on the Appalachian Trail. Later, after earning a graduate degree at the University of Oregon, she moved to Stevenson in 2007 to head up a new branch of the Pacific Crest Trail Association.
One of our staple volunteers during the 2023 market season, Dana joins our staff with her extensive non-profit management experience and as founding/lead volunteer of the Green Team initiative at Carson Elementary, which empowers students to reduce cafeteria food waste by donating or composting.
She and husband Paul are proud parents of Gus, who recently became the youngest vendor to operate an independent booth at the Farmers Market.
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Annie moved from the sunshine to San Francisco for college, where she received her degree in Sociology with a concentration of Children, Youth, and Family. A spontaneous road trip brought her to the Pacific Northwest where she fell in love with Oregon and Washington. She packed her car and moved to the PNW in 2013 to pursue her love for baking. Working in kitchens and bakeries, Annie found her way to her passion and career as a Cheesemonger. She worked in the cheese industry for 10 years managing a specialty cheese counter. Along the way, she worked as an events specialist, farmers market associate, and brand ambassador for companies around Portland.
Annie and her husband moved to Stevenson in 2025. They wanted to move to a town that has heart, history, community, and nature. “Stevenson is our perfect place and we are beyond happy to live here and call Stevenson home.”
Outside of work, Annie enjoys spending time with her husband Bryan, Corgi mix Sookie, and kitty, Biz Markie. Her green thumb is growing every year while she builds and maintains her dream garden. They are creating a micro homestead and hope to have quail next year! You can find her cozy at home doing crafty things, playing Tetris (ranked top 50 in the world), cooking and baking, spending time in San Diego with her family (Go Padres!) and traveling to as many places as she can. So far, Japan is her favorite.
Annie is looking forward to creating relationships with residents of Stevenson, businesses, and visitors alike.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COORDINATOR
Denise is the friendly face at the forefront of both the Stevenson Downtown Association and the Skamania Chamber of Commerce offices, where she holds a shared administrative role. With a warm smile and a knack for organization, Denise ensures that visitors receive a warm welcome, maintains office operations, and administrative tasks are efficiently managed.
Drawing from her extensive background in customer and retail service, Denise brings a wealth of experience to her role, assisting with tasks ranging from organizing office operations to working with our constituent database and volunteer signups. Her passion for the Gorge shines through as she actively supports initiatives such as the Farmers Market and various downtown programs, contributing to the vibrancy of the community.
Originally from Salinas, CA, Denise made Stevenson her home at the age of 15. After exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, she made the heartfelt decision to return to Skamania County in 2012, seeking to provide her daughter Danica with the same enriching environment she experienced. Danica also volunteers at Stevenson Downtown Association community events and contributes to the Stevenson High School Ruff Cutts team. Together, they embody a commitment to enhancing the community they proudly call home.