About Us
Mission
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Our Mission is to empower every student in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District by working to ensure access to highly trained and effective teachers, enriching student learning year over year and filling critical funding gaps that PTAs and tax dollars cannot.
Vision
Our Vision​: Through strong community partnerships, we envision a future where every student has the resources, support, and opportunities needed to reach their full potential, and educator funding is never a barrier to student success.
Our History
Our History: The West Linn Wilsonville School Foundation is a new organization started in 2025 to provide direct support for our teachers and students amid looming budget cuts. Driven by a commitment to preserve the quality of education in our community, the Foundation is focused on raising critical funds and awareness to help maintain teaching positions and enrich student learning.
Meet the West Linn - Wilsonville
School Foundation Board
Executive Board
Karla Brashear
President
I’m a mom of two, an immigration attorney, and a former elementary school teacher. After growing up in West Linn, I’m now raising my family in Wilsonville, where I volunteer with the city, the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, and Lowrie Primary’s PTA. I’m dedicated to supporting the educators and community partners who help our children thrive, and I’m passionate about building a brighter future for all families in our district.
Annie Ekstrom
Vice President
Annie is a parent to three boys in the WLWV district and a strong advocate for public education. She brings more than 15 years of experience building teams, shaping organizational strategy, and supporting leaders across organizations, ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies. She now runs her own talent advisory practice focused on helping mission-driven organizations build sustainable people, culture, and operational systems. Annie is committed to ensuring every child in WLWV has access to enriching, well-supported learning environments, and she is energized to help build a Foundation that reflects the strength and generosity of this community.
Kat Granum
Secretary
As a long-time Wilsonville resident and parent of three children in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, I'm passionate about advocating for strong schools and equitable opportunities for all students. With nearly two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and leadership, I bring strong organizational and communication skills to my role as Board Secretary. Since 2012, I've built a successful real estate business grounded in trust, authenticity, and community - values that align closely with the Foundation's mission. I'm honored to help strengthen the connection between our schools and families and to support the educators and students who make our district so special.
Kyle Naismith
Treasurer
I’m a father of two, and since moving to West Linn in 2021, my family has been proud supporters of our public schools. Coming from a family of educators and as a product of the public school system myself, I understand firsthand the lifelong impact of quality education. With more than 16 years of finance and accounting experience, I specialize in helping organizations grow through financial transformation, integration, and operational improvement. I’m honored to serve as Treasurer of the West Linn-Wilsonville School Foundation, applying my professional expertise to advance the Foundation’s mission.
Advisory Board
​Melissa Milewski
Advisory Board
Melissa is a historian of U.S. history and has taught history at universities in New York, England and Portland. She is also an author and the mother of 4 children. She cares deeply about education and is the PTSA advocacy lead at Stafford primary school.
Shobha Eason
Advisory Board
As an engineer turned construction leader in renewables, I build sustainable solutions for a healthier planet. My passion for the WLWV School Foundation reflects a parallel vision: to invest in the dedicated educators who build the intellectual foundation for global progress and innovation.
Toni Collard
Advisory Board
I first became involved in my child’s school through PTA leadership, where I gained a deep appreciation for the dedication, patience, and compassion our teachers and school staff bring to their work each day. Their unwavering commitment inspired me to take a more active role in supporting them. Rebuilding a nonprofit education foundation to help raise funds for additional teaching positions in our district is one meaningful way I’m contributing to that mission.
Board Directors
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Brian Peters
Director
I am a father of two and an active participant in their PTA/PTO, as well as an architect and managing principal of an architecture firm, a role I have held for the past ten years. After more than two decades in Portland, my family recently relocated to the WLWV School District, driven by our belief in the profound impact of public education on children’s futures. My commitment to supporting all students and strengthening our community inspires my involvement with the Foundation and its mission.
Camille Cotton
Director
I am a mom of 1 and an active volunteer at Sunset. I have worked in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors for almost 20 years and currently oversee the grantmaking program at a private foundation. As the mom of a child with a disability, I have experienced firsthand the vital role that skilled and dedicated staff play in my child's education. Following the large budget cuts in the district resulting in the loss of critical staff positions, I joined WLWV School Foundation board as one small way I can take action and help bridge the funding gap in our schools.
Chelsea Winn
Director
Chelsea is a mother of two children in West Linn whose personal and professional passion is ensuring equitable access to resources and support for all. Her commitment led her to apply for the Foundation Board, where she hopes to actively support learning for everyone in the community.
Dharani Ravichandran
Director
I’m a proud mom to two teenagers and Trixie, our cuddly little cocker spaniel. My family moved from Michigan in 2019, drawn to Westlin for its strong sense of community and the outstanding programs in the school district. I’ve always believed that teachers are the heart of our communities — their dedication, creativity, and compassion shape our children’s confidence and curiosity for learning.Through my involvement with the school community, I’m excited to support and celebrate our teachers and all they do for our students. Professionally, I work as an engineer and consultant in the energy and utilities sector.
Imran Haider
Director
Imran has lived in Oregon his entire life. He is currently a college professor and director of online programs for the Murrow College of Journalism and Communication at Washington State University. Being involved in community efforts and bringing people together is his goal when he is not spending time with his family, playing or watching sports. He grew up playing sports and still enjoys playing golf and basketball in his spare time. He lives in Wilsonville with his wife Samantha and two kids, Enzo and Rafa.
Linda Kallery
Director
Linda moved to Oregon over a decade ago to obtain her master’s degree in healthcare and has since called it home. Linda brings the experience of fundraising for various nonprofits and hospital initiatives to the table. She believes investing in our children's education now helps ensure a brighter and stronger community for the future.
Megan Fisher
Director
I’m a mom of three, a PTA leader, and a technology and market research professional. Growing up with a special education teacher and union leader as a parent, I learned early on the power of communities uniting to support public schools and ensure quality education for all. My family chose the WLWV School District for its strong schools, and relaunching the School Foundation is our way of giving back—supporting our teachers and the vital work they do every day.
Tiffany Carter
Director
Zeil Vanden Heuvel
Director
As a mom of 2, and active volunteer for preschool enrollment and the new WLWV School Foundation, strong schools are key for me. My 15 years in sales leadership at Google now inform my work as a local Realtor and co-founder of Summit Real Estate Group. Having benefited from public education, I'm dedicated to creating a positive impact for our kids' future.