About Us

Susan worked 25 years for the State of Oregon in the Legislative Fiscal Office and the Department of Education. Before retiring from the Department, she managed federal, private and state grants, including allocations to school districts. In her role as a manager in the Business Office, she served as fiscal support for the Oregon School for the Deaf. Besides leading activities in her church, she volunteers at local schools and is quickly becoming better acquainted with the School as she uses her talents in FOSD Board work.

Jack is President of the Oregon Association of the Deaf and is actively involved with the National Association of the Deaf’s Youth Programs. He is a passionate advocate for Deaf rights and inclusion, fostering strong connections within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities on multiple levels. As a second-generation Deaf individual with bilingual fluency in American Sign Language and written English, and a strong advocate for the Deaf community, he brings a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges they face. He has proven ability raising funds for important causes and is dedicated to uplifting the welfare of the OSD students and the Deaf community as a whole. His background and advocacy work are a welcome addition to Friends of OSD.

Phyllis is a retired 30-year employee of the Oregon Department of Education, with positions ranging from clerical to policy analyst for the fiscal offices at ODE. Her history of support for OSD ranges from assisting to record and archive student records to setting up Small Purchase Order Transaction System debit card accounts which enable OSD staff to teach independent living skills to students nearing graduation. Phyllis is excited to be involved with FOSD to help support the School and the students.

Linda is a former 13-year employee of Oregon School for the Deaf where she served on the Search Committee for the Director of Oregon School for the Deaf and on the Planning Committee for the Future of Oregon School for the Deaf. She then became executive secretary to the Oregon State Superintendent of Schools, a position from which she was promoted to Personnel Director at the Oregon Department of Education (now retired). Linda is a charter board member of Friends of OSD.

In Su’s pre-retirement position as Procurement Officer at the Oregon Department of Education, she provided guidance and assistance in the purchasing and contracting process to OSD staff. Her degree in Business from Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management, as well as her volunteer service with the Turner Fire District, coordination of large group events, and involvement in fundraising for community organizations make her a welcome addition to the FOSD board. Su served as President of the FOSD Board of Directors from 2024–2025.