Meet the JoyRx Team & Children’s Cancer Association Leadership
Behind every JoyRx moment is a team of passionate staff, board members, and community leaders dedicated to bringing joy to children facing serious illness. From day-to-day operations to strategic direction, each member of the Children’s Cancer Association team plays a vital role in fueling our mission.
Interested in joining us? Explore open roles and career opportunities.
JoyRx Staff
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![Jack Pipkin]()
Jack Pipkin
Chief Executive Officer
What brings you joy?
Early morning bike rides, setting foot in a new locale, home-cooked meals shared with friends, and seeing the world through my son's eyes.
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![Heidi Boynton]()
Heidi Boynton
Regional Vice President, South
What brings you joy?
Family, holding babies, children’s laughter, being outside, and being surprised by the beauty of life.
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![Andrea Tichy]()
Andrea Tichy
Vice President of Marketing & Development
What brings you joy?
Family and friends, short stories, so much music, the ocean, and cats.
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![Maura Boyce]()
Maura Boyce
Vice President of Programs
What brings you joy?
Belly laughs, hot coffee, good books, live music, and unexpected kindness.
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![Nicole McDonald]()
Nicole McDonald
Vice President of Finance & Operations
What brings you joy?
Spending time with family, especially outdoors with my two granddaughters!
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![Kelsey Richards]()
Kelsey Richards
Senior Director of Human Resources
What brings you joy?
Spending time with my family, long walks or swims, great books, and appreciation of the little things.
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Hilary Baker-Murphy
Sr. Director of Development, PNW
What brings you joy?
Being in nature with my family. A simple trail walk, rain or shine, gives us uninterrupted time to connect, free from technology, filled with fresh air, and spontaneous science lessons along the way. And if it ends with pizza, even better.
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![Halle Thibodeaux]()
Halle Thibodeaux
Senior Development Manager, South
What brings you joy?
Being with my family & friends. My dogs, Baker & Barley. My horses, Gordy & Goose. And Taylor Swift, of course!
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![Cristina Briones]()
Cristina Briones
JoyRx Bilingual Music Specialist, Bilingüe en español
What brings you joy?
Sharing my love of music.
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![Kyle Brown]()
Kyle Brown
Program Data Analyst
What brings you joy?
Spending time with my family and climbing in the mountains!
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![Paul Buscarello]()
Paul Buscarello
JoyRx Music Specialist
What brings you joy?
My family and friends, Jesus, the beach, the forest, and rock & roll!
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![Brennan Collins]()
Brennan Collins
Senior Video Content Creator
What brings you joy?
My cats, singing karaoke, and a shared laugh.
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![Allyn Cripe]()
Allyn Cripe
Director of Partner Engagement
What brings you joy?
Hiking and camping, reading a good book on a sunny patio, and my dog Edgar and cat Douglas Fur.
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![Jean Czuba]()
Jean Czuba
JoyRx Music Specialist
What brings you joy?
My family, making music with friends, children singing, and a nice walk in the rain.
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![Sally Czuba]()
Sally Czuba
Mentorship Specialist
What brings you joy?
Laughing with friends, going to concerts, playing tennis on a gorgeous day, going to the movie theaters, and riding the electric Nike bikes around Portland!
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![Elke Downer]()
Elke Downer
JoyRx Music Senior Manager
What brings you joy?
Music, travelling, spending time with my family and friends, and cats!
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![Dylan Greer]()
Dylan Greer
JoyRx Bilingual Music Specialist, Digital Live, Bilingüe en español
What brings you joy?
Connecting with people and watching them feel joy!
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![Spencer Grubbe]()
Spencer Grubbe
JoyRx Music Specialist, NYC
What brings you joy?
Creating collaboratively, hiking, and learning something new.
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Colin Hester
Senior Development Manager, PNW
What brings you joy?
Stumbling upon live music, grilling the perfect steak, and playing in my kickball league with friends.
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![Massoud Khaleghirad]()
Massoud Khaleghirad
Database and Prospect Research Manager
What brings you joy?
My kids and making a soul happy.
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![Kelsey Kirchenbauer]()
Kelsey Kirchenbauer
JoyRx Music Supervisor, Digital Live
What brings you joy?
Belly laughing with my friends, singing with my siblings, baking with my mom, dancing with my boyfriend, traveling to new places, meeting new people, bubbles, and Winnie the Pooh.
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![Angela Long]()
Angela Long
Senior Accounting Manager
What brings you joy?
Dance parties in my living room, bonfires on the beach, sunshine, and my family.
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![Tess Paterson]()
Tess Paterson
Volunteer Coordinator, Programs
What brings you joy?
Connecting with people... and dogs.
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![Salma Ruiz]()
Salma Ruiz
JoyRx Bilingual Mentorship Specialist, Bilingüe en español
What brings you joy?
Spending time with family and friends, workouts that push me to my limits, car rides when I can sing at the top of my lungs, Handel's ice cream, and all things Christmas!
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![Eileen Shattuck]()
Eileen Shattuck
Senior Accounting Coordinator
What brings you joy?
My family, friends, pets, baking, and helping others.
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![Kacy Smerke]()
Kacy Smerke
Director of Programs, PNW
What brings you joy?
Getting a front row seat to watch my kids experience the world. Family, and friends that feel like family. Good food and boba. A sunny spring day in Oregon. The ocean. A good book or podcast. Jigsaw puzzles. Newborn babies. So many more things...
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![Gabby Toledo]()
Gabby Toledo
JoyRx Bilingual Music Specialist, Digital Live, Bilingüe en español
What brings you joy?
Spending time with my family and loved ones, adventuring in the outdoors, singing on the top of my lungs in the car, and traveling.
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Hannah Tuck
Development Associate
What brings you joy?
Time outside with my partner, making things with my hands, my nieces and nephews, my cats, and being a person people can count on.
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![Chrissy Whitford]()
Chrissy Whitford
JoyRx Music Supervisor, South
What brings you joy?
Building connection through music, feeling and hearing the vibrations of a purring cat, being in awe of nature, slowing down time with friends, and family.
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![Joe Williams]()
Joe Williams
Director of Information Technology & Facilities
What brings you joy?
Helping people succeed.
Board of Directors
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Board Chair & Founding Board Chair
Interim President
WNBA Portland Fire -
Owner & President
(w)here inc. -
Owner & President
TerraFirma -
Managing Director, Infrastructure & Capital Projects
Alvarez & Marsal -
Creative Strategy Consultant | Behavioral Neuroscientist | Author & Thought Leader | Program Director
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Founder & Innovation Consultant
Moonshot Molecules -
Partner, Attorney
Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC -
Co-Founder & Honorary Member
Children's Cancer Association
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Co-Founder & CEO Emeritus
Children's Cancer Association -
Director of Learning & Evaluation
Gates Family Foundation -
Certified Health Coach & Project Manager
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Owner & President of Sales
American Medical Concepts, Inc. -
Head of HR Strategy, Learning & Development
Kaiser Permanente Health -
President & Founder
Trademark Leadership -
Senior Vice President, CBRE | Advisory & Transaction Services
CBRE -
Founder
Breakside Brewery
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Director, NXT Engineered Textiles Innovation
Nike, Inc. -
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
NFP -
Financial Advisor
JGP Wealth Management LLC -
Executive Director
Barran Liebman LLP -
Chief Medical Officer
Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel -
Global Vice President, FP&A & Studio Finance
Netflix -
Senior Director
Omni Channel Merchandising
Columbia Sportswear -
Tour Manager, Pink Martini
Founder & Director, Pixie Dust Productions
Austin Leadership Council
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Vice President of Development
OHT Partners -
Broker Associate
Bucher Copper Collins Real Estate Group -
Market Executive
Wells Fargo -
Head of Membership, 508 Club
C3 Presents -
Partner & Executive Vice President
SXSW -
President
PRO-ED, Inc. -
VP, Strategic Communications
Ivanti -
Marketing Project Manager
Change State -
Member of the Board of Directors
Senior Vice President
NFP -
Regional Vice President
CRC Benefits
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Retired
Gallagher Insurance -
Founding Partner
Popular Group
NYC Leadership Council
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Co-Founder/CEO
The FADER
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Founder & Creator
ANYBAG
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Account Director
Anomaly
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Arts Commissioner
City of Santa Monica
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CEO
CompanyX
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Senior Vice President
Hello Fresh
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Interim President
WNBA Portland Fire -
Consultant
The August Factor
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Investment Director
Ascend Interplay
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Director of Design
Anomaly
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Actor & Comedian
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Design Strategist
Anomaly
PNW Leadership Council
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Chair
Director of Strategic Development
Legacy Health
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Co-Chair
Attorney
The Standard
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Senior Loan Officer
Advantage Mortgage
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Sr. Director, Strategic Partnerships
Oracle
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Finance Manager
Nike, Inc.
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Monster Electrical
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VP & Sr. Trust Officer
Washington Trust Bank
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Chief Executive Officer
ARI Health
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Senior Employee Benefits Consultant
JDFulwiler & Co. Insurance
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Assistant Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Teledoc Health
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Marketing Manager
BurnCycle -
Head PGA Professional
Willamette Valley Country Club
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Senior Sales Manager
Hilton Portland Downtown
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Co-Owner
Independent Restaurant Concepts
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Principal
Finley Grace Design
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Major Accounts District Manager
ADP
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VP – Shareholder
Kidder Matthews
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SVP
Proud Mary Coffee Roasters
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Managing Partner
Northwestern Mutual
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Tournament Director
Lagadere Sports
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Design Operations Director forWomen’s Apparel
Nike, Inc.
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Real Estate Broker
Keller Williams-Portland Premiere
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Privacy Compliance Consultant
The Standard
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Engineering Supervisor
Daimler Trucks North America
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Brand Ambassador
Vibrant Table
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Licensed Broker
Real Broker
Thrive Realty Group
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Studio Coordinator
Nike, Inc.
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Winemaker & Owner
L’Angolo Estate
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Senior Vice President, Healthcare Relationship Manager
Columbia Bank
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Sales & Operations Planning Analyst
Blount International
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Senior Territory Manager
Straumann
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VP, DEI & Community Initiatives
Moda Health
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Study Site Engagement Manager
Takeda
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Divison Lead
TEKsystems
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Director of Consumer Lending
Embold Credit Union
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CEO and Co-Founder
Pacific Swell Consulting
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Vice President of Sales
Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation
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Financial Advisor
JGP Wealth Management Group
Help create joy with us!
Individuals and organizations can make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve through giving, volunteering, partnering, hosting events, and more.