Advisory Board

TransActive's Advisory Board plays a primary role in supporting the vision of the Board of Directors. Working closely with TransActive staff, the Advisory Board lends their expertise and visibility as recognized and respected leaders to the ongoing development and outreach of TransActive Education & Advocacy. 

Heidi Allen photoHeidi Allen, MSW, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation (CORE), Providence Health
Past Director - Oregon Health, Research and Evaluation Collaborative
Lead Staff - Oregon Health Fund Board
Professor - Portland State University/Graduate School of Social Work

Carol Blenning photoDr. Carol E. Blenning, M.D.
Pediatrician/Family Practitioner
Oregon Health & Sciences University - Richmond Clinic
Peer Reviewer - Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

Nancy Campbell photoNancy Campbell
Senior Judge (Retired)
Washington County Circuit Court
Judge Campbell is committed to increasing awareness of the special issues and needs surrounding domestic violence in sexual and gender minority relationships.

Jeff Chaidez photoJeffrey Chaidez
Partner
Stefani Chaidez, LLP

Brian Haliski photoBrian Haliski
Educator
Tigard-Tualatin School District

Aubrey Harrison photoAubrey Harrison
Field Manager
Basic Rights Oregon

Michael Hulshof-Schmidt photoMichael Hulshof-Schmidt
Executive Director
Equality Works, NW

Mary Hurley photoMary Hurley
Business Manager
Gearing, Rackner, Engel & McGrath, LLP

Ivan M. Karmel photoIvan M. Karmel
Attorney-at-Law
Portland, Oregon

Sarah Keefe photoSarah Keefe
Development Coordinator
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette

Debby Larsen photoDebby Larsen
Family Advocate

Aaron Ridings photoAaron Ridings
Policy & Constituent Relations
Multnomah County-District 1

Karin Selva photoDr. Karin Selva, M.D.
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital