Raphe Beck Executive Director, UOAA Raphe could not ask for a better job than leading the team that serves and engages over 250,000 Duck alumni around the world. James Chang Director of Career Networking, Membership, and Business Development James has worked for the UO for over two decades, and he is passionate about the Duck community. He works to strengthen ties between Ducks for a stronger UO network. Antonio Diaz Digital Marketing Assistant As a first-generation college graduate and military veteran, Antonio’s experiences traveling across the U.S. and internationally have shaped his outlook. Pam Duncan Executive Assistant Pam wakes up every day ready to choose happiness and spreads that happiness throughout the department by supporting its executives and board members. Mimi Endo, BA ’22 Program Manager, Alumni Engagement A recent UO alumna, Mimi joined the Alumni Association team in August 2022, supporting affinity groups through event planning, outreach, and engagement. Erin Hagen Senior Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Erin’s passion for higher education and volunteerism come together in her role managing alumni volunteers in Portland and beyond. Eric Hjelm, BA ’11, MBA ’22 Associate Director, Membership and Business Development Eric has always been active about supporting the UO and now he works to encourage alumni to be equally as active in their own engagement with their alma mater. Amber Lyons, BS ’12 Alumni Relations Project Coordinator Amber is our project management puppet master and has a hand in every one of the UOAA’s accomplishments. Megan McKinney Associate Director, Duck Career Network Megan is your source for all things related to career networking among Duck alumni. Leveraging our alumni network as both advice givers and seekers, Megan is here to help you navigate your pathway towards career connections at any stage. April Miller Associate Director of Marketing and Communications Joining the UOAA team as the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications, April supports alumni engagement through publications like Shout and UOAA online news. Rachel Neumann Alumni Relations Assistant Rachel joined the Alumni Association in September 2024. She enthusiastically serves the Duck community in all stages of flight, and provides support for the invaluable work of the UOAA team. Jeffrey Opp Graphic Designer Jeffrey is a visual communicator, employing his experience in graphic design, photography, and web user experience to promote UOAA initiatives, programs, and events. Susan Ordonez, BA ’09, MA ’18 Senior Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Susan helps ensure that recent graduates feel supported and remain lifelong Ducks after graduation, and helps alumni stay connected back to the student community at UO. Shannon Rose-Peterson, CG ’18 Director, Alumni Initiatives Shannon has worked with people all over the globe and continues to do that with her role at the UOAA, helping alumni stay connected no matter where they roam. Vivian Schmolke, BA ’16, MA ’19 Assistant Director, Student Engagement Vivian uses her background as an instructor and love of the written word as Assistant Director of Student Engagement, where she helps students form lifelong connections with the university. Deshna Shine Associate Director, Alumni Engagement With prior experience in global nonprofit organizational leadership, Deshna recently joined the UOAA team in community engagement and event planning. Jenn Sims Director of Alumni Communications With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, Jenn's career has centered around a passion for higher education. Gibbs Won Program Manager, Alumni Engagement Gibbs joined the UOAA team in November 2022. She works with alumni in regional chapter volunteer management.
Raphe Beck Executive Director, UOAA Raphe could not ask for a better job than leading the team that serves and engages over 250,000 Duck alumni around the world.
James Chang Director of Career Networking, Membership, and Business Development James has worked for the UO for over two decades, and he is passionate about the Duck community. He works to strengthen ties between Ducks for a stronger UO network.
Antonio Diaz Digital Marketing Assistant As a first-generation college graduate and military veteran, Antonio’s experiences traveling across the U.S. and internationally have shaped his outlook.
Pam Duncan Executive Assistant Pam wakes up every day ready to choose happiness and spreads that happiness throughout the department by supporting its executives and board members.
Mimi Endo, BA ’22 Program Manager, Alumni Engagement A recent UO alumna, Mimi joined the Alumni Association team in August 2022, supporting affinity groups through event planning, outreach, and engagement.
Erin Hagen Senior Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Erin’s passion for higher education and volunteerism come together in her role managing alumni volunteers in Portland and beyond.
Eric Hjelm, BA ’11, MBA ’22 Associate Director, Membership and Business Development Eric has always been active about supporting the UO and now he works to encourage alumni to be equally as active in their own engagement with their alma mater.
Amber Lyons, BS ’12 Alumni Relations Project Coordinator Amber is our project management puppet master and has a hand in every one of the UOAA’s accomplishments.
Megan McKinney Associate Director, Duck Career Network Megan is your source for all things related to career networking among Duck alumni. Leveraging our alumni network as both advice givers and seekers, Megan is here to help you navigate your pathway towards career connections at any stage.
April Miller Associate Director of Marketing and Communications Joining the UOAA team as the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications, April supports alumni engagement through publications like Shout and UOAA online news.
Rachel Neumann Alumni Relations Assistant Rachel joined the Alumni Association in September 2024. She enthusiastically serves the Duck community in all stages of flight, and provides support for the invaluable work of the UOAA team.
Jeffrey Opp Graphic Designer Jeffrey is a visual communicator, employing his experience in graphic design, photography, and web user experience to promote UOAA initiatives, programs, and events.
Susan Ordonez, BA ’09, MA ’18 Senior Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Susan helps ensure that recent graduates feel supported and remain lifelong Ducks after graduation, and helps alumni stay connected back to the student community at UO.
Shannon Rose-Peterson, CG ’18 Director, Alumni Initiatives Shannon has worked with people all over the globe and continues to do that with her role at the UOAA, helping alumni stay connected no matter where they roam.
Vivian Schmolke, BA ’16, MA ’19 Assistant Director, Student Engagement Vivian uses her background as an instructor and love of the written word as Assistant Director of Student Engagement, where she helps students form lifelong connections with the university.
Deshna Shine Associate Director, Alumni Engagement With prior experience in global nonprofit organizational leadership, Deshna recently joined the UOAA team in community engagement and event planning.
Jenn Sims Director of Alumni Communications With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, Jenn's career has centered around a passion for higher education.
Gibbs Won Program Manager, Alumni Engagement Gibbs joined the UOAA team in November 2022. She works with alumni in regional chapter volunteer management.