Join our board
of directors

reimagine

a new

future.

Oregon Children’s Theatre is in a critical moment of transformation: we are needing to examine every aspect of our business, and reassess the need in our community in Portland and beyond. As a member of the Oregon Children’s Theatre Board of Directors, your leadership sets the bar for the community’s involvement and investment in Oregon Children’s Theatre.

Your gift of time, expertise and resources are critical to our organization’s success and growth. Thus, every board member is asked to contribute to the organization in a myriad of ways, playing to each individual’s strengths and resources.

The Board of Directors fully supports and embodies the mission and values of the organization and are passionate about moving OCT forward in partnership with staff, leadership, and our community, leading through the lenses of equity, empathy, and antiracism.

 Are you a good fit for oCT’s Board?

If you have a desire to serve youth and families in Oregon we’d love to talk to you! We are seeking individuals who may have these experiences or skills, but all interested individuals are encouraged to contact us about Board service.

Skill & Experience

Industries & Professions

  • Strategic Planning

  • Development and Fundraising

  • Legal Counsel

  • Community Building

  • Cultural Equity, DEI, and Anti-racism

  • Marketing & Public Relations

  • Nonprofit Board Governance & Operations

  • Nonprofit Professionals

  • Fiduciary & Finance Professionals

  • Educators & School Administrators

  • Commercial Real Estate

  • Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

  • Public or Government Agencies

  • Healthcare Professionals

  • Artists & Artistic Leaders

board requirements

OCT’s Board of Directors serves as the organization’s governing body and fundraisers; serving in a volunteer capacity, Board members are encouraged to use their personal & professional skills to guide and support OCT in a variety of ways, including:

  • Attend at least 9 of 12 monthly board meetings per year in person or via conference call with video on, when not in person. Meetings are held monthly, typically over lunch, the last Thursday of the month and are typically 1.5 hours. Board members who miss two consecutive board meetings are asked to reevaluate their commitment to the organization.

  • Attend an annual board retreat in June.

  • Attend OCT productions, and act as an “ambassador” for the company.

  • Contribute to the success of fundraising events in a significant way through securing attendees, sponsorships, and/or personal donation of an amount that is meaningful to you.

  • A commitment to equity, diversity, and anti-racism, in alignment with OCT’s priorities, including participation in training opportunities and discussions, and engagement with resources provided.

View our Board of Directors informational packet for more details.

OCT’s Current Board of Directors

  • Katie Slavin

    Board President
    Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Portland State University

  • Murad Pirani

    Board Treasurer
    Entrepreneur / Investor
    Villa Serena, LLC

  • Amy Davidson

    Board Secretary
    Corporate Counsel, Hampton Lumber

  • Andrew Eggert

    Senior Private Client Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors

  • Nik Whitcomb

    Community Affairs Coordinator, TriMet
    Advisory Council, OK You
    Ambassador Board, Wonderfolk

  • Jenn Hartmann Luck, MFA

    Producing Artistic Director, Oregon Children’s Theatre

Let’s get to work

Thank you for your interest in joining OCT’s Board of Directors. Please complete this form and we’ll be in contact with you soon!