Christoffer McCollom

Past President highlights:
- Ensure continuity during governance transitions and organizational change.
- Ensure the appropriate succession of Officers and Directors, to support the President in his/her role,
- Provide continuity to the organization by providing historical context, revised planning, objectives, etc.
- Regular reviewing and developing of governance policies as needed.
- Routinely review, revise and provide interpretation of Bylaws and procedures during Board… Show more

Past President highlights:
- Ensure continuity during governance transitions and organizational change.
- Ensure the appropriate succession of Officers and Directors, to support the President in his/her role,
- Provide continuity to the organization by providing historical context, revised planning, objectives, etc.
- Regular reviewing and developing of governance policies as needed.
- Routinely review, revise and provide interpretation of Bylaws and procedures during Board meetings.
- Participating actively in Board meetings, and/or any special meetings called by the Board.
- Supporting the President through mentoring, coaching, advising and analysis of Board development.
- Continue to advocate for the organization, it's staff and the youth that it serves.
- Recruiting potential Board/Committee members; etc.) Show less

Board President highlights include:
- Facilitating a hiring search, recruiting, onboarding, and supporting for two Executive Directors.
- Partnering with the Executive Directors in the development of annual budgets for a $4M a year agency.
- The recruitment and development of an active and engaged Board that is diversified.
- Testifying before the Oregon State Joint Ways and Means Committee on numerous occasions.
- Meeting with members of OYA and DHS in Salem to discuss… Show more

Board President highlights include:
- Facilitating a hiring search, recruiting, onboarding, and supporting for two Executive Directors.
- Partnering with the Executive Directors in the development of annual budgets for a $4M a year agency.
- The recruitment and development of an active and engaged Board that is diversified.
- Testifying before the Oregon State Joint Ways and Means Committee on numerous occasions.
- Meeting with members of OYA and DHS in Salem to discuss funding for organizations like YPA.
- Creating successful outcomes for youth in the foster care and juvenile justice system. Show less

Treasurer highlights and experiences include:
- Assisted with the creation and implementation of annual budgets.
- Safeguarded the organization’s assets, data, and sensitive information.
- Monitored the organization’s current and future financial health.
- Developed financial goals, tracking metrics, and the means to achieve them,
- Aligned financial goals with the organization’s mission.
- Reviewed operating budgets and made changes when necessary.
- Identified and… Show more

Treasurer highlights and experiences include:
- Assisted with the creation and implementation of annual budgets.
- Safeguarded the organization’s assets, data, and sensitive information.
- Monitored the organization’s current and future financial health.
- Developed financial goals, tracking metrics, and the means to achieve them,
- Aligned financial goals with the organization’s mission.
- Reviewed operating budgets and made changes when necessary.
- Identified and managed risk
- Defined and followed statutory and regulatory financial deadlines and responsibilities
- Established and distributed the organization’s financial policies and procedures
- Coordinated, and assist with, annual audits. Show less

Board Member highlights and experiences include:
- Assisting in the governance of an organization founded in 1964 that assists youth in the foster care
and juvenile justice system.
- Assisted in the creation, and adoption of, a conflict of interest policy.
- Served on the Fundraising and Finance Committees.
- Continuously learned about industry trends, best practices, and emerging issues relevant to our organization.