Our Board
Our volunteer board members are Oregon behavioral health professionals dedicated to furthering WOMHA's mission.
All WOMHA members are eligible to serve on the board and take a more active role in association operations and decision-making.
Melissa Todd, PhD
President/OIMHP Advocate
"I believe behavioral health professionals can have impact beyond the therapy room — together we can reform dysfunctional systems and protect our profession from corporate ownership."
Julie Frederick, PhD
Secretary
Jessica Teigland, LPC
Treasurer/OIMHP Advocate
Rena McGrath, LPC
Continuing Education Coordinator
Sharon Elwood, LPC
Member Engagement Coordinator
Learn more about what we do
Board Membership
The WOMHA Board is collaborative, functional, and transparent. We are comprised of volunteer members and we invite you to join us in whatever ways you can. We meet monthly and post detailed meeting minutes on Slack, which all WOMHA members have access to. Members may reach us on Slack with public posts or private direct messages, and we are responsive to member emails. You are also invited to attend the Annual Meeting and quarterly Town Halls. Your opinion matters and your Board is listening. All WOMHA members are eligible to serve on the board and take a more active role in association operations and decision-making.
Responsibilities
➢ Attend one-hour monthly meetings
➢ Check and respond to WOMHA emails and Slack
➢ Assist with WOMHA events (e.g., CEs, Annual Meeting, Town Halls)
➢ Attend to the responsibilities of your respective role
➢ Weekly time commitment is generally an hour or less
Benefits
➢ Yearly membership dues are waived
➢ Attend WOMHA sponsored CEs for free
➢ Yearly in-person board planning retreat in August
➢ Engagement and connection with other board members
➢ Influence over association direction and decisions