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Girls on the Run of Portland Metro is fortunate to have a diverse and dynamic team of leaders, advisors and coaches. Everyone involved in this organization is passionate about helping girls grow into strong, healthy and self-confident young women who can embrace their unique gifts and talents.
Board of Directors:
Nancy Fleck, President and head coach, is passionate about affecting young lives for the better. It is this drive that helped create the Portland Metro chapter of Girls on the Run. She has a strong belief in the power of a young woman who is physically, emotionally and intellectually healthy as a vehicle for positive change. Nancy is Production Manager at Carol Wilson Fine Arts and a lifelong resident of Portland. She loves being active and spending time with her husband and daughter, who is anxiously awaiting her 8th birthday so she can be a "girl on the run" too.
Nicole Cossette, Treasurer, head coach and active member of SoleMates, partnered with Nancy Fleck in bringing Girls on the Run of Portland Metro to Portland in 2007. Nicole is the Director of Human Resources at Community Action. She grew up without much physical activity in her life and now greatly appreciates how much joy and freedom running, and just exercise in general, brings to her daily life. Nicole has a special talent for connecting with girls on an individual basis and celebrates their unique styles.
Kerry Rae Connolly, Secretary and head coach, brings years of experience initiating and managing youth programs through community-based school partnerships. Most recently she spent five years implementing Youth and Family Programs for the Portland Family YMCA. She brings her passion for youth, education and health and fitness to the program and enjoys facilitating the group discussions, believing that every girl has a voice that deserves to be heard.
Beth Madden, Board Member and Running Buddy Coordinator, is the owner of Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc.’s Seattle Franchise. Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc. is a staffing service focused on matching top talent with top clients in the manufacturing, construction and facility maintenance sectors. Prior to opening this operation in 2003, she had 18 years experience in operations improvement consulting for a variety of for profit and not-for-profit organizations. She looks forward to engaging many more volunteers as the Portland Metro council continues to grow.
Julie Malmberg, Board Member, head coach and an active member of SoleMates, got her start with the council by volunteering as a Running Buddy. A life-long runner and community volunteer, she brings marketing and sports business experience to GOTR. Julie works in communications/PR for the Nike Foundation and is always 'in training' for her next road race. A native of Nebraska, she received her MBA with an emphasis in sports marketing from the University of Oregon.
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