Kimberley Pasion-President; Lights of Hope Auction Chair , Website
Kim Pasion is a founding member of Ethiopian Orphan Releif, Inc. She has found her perfect job--Motherhood. Growing up in Columbia Falls, M
T, she moved to Oregon after attending nursing school. Kim worked for ten years for a prominent orthopedic surgeon in Salem, OR. During this time, she also volunteered with the Salem Police Department and directed their Annual Christmas Toy Drive. Kim was given the honor of Volunteer of the Month and Distinguished Service Award for her work. Her work with EOR is close to her heart. While in Ethiopia bringing home her daughter Annie Rose, Kim was amazed at the resilience of the children in Ethiopia. Seeing the smiles on the children's faces in the adversity they were facing will forever touch her. In her spare time, she volunteers at her son's school, enjoys traveling and gardening. Kim lives in Portland, OR with her husband Chris and their children Anthony and Annie Rose. Annie Rose was adopted from Ethiopia in 2007.
Email Kim: Kim@ethiopianorphanrelief.org
Lauren Andronici-Lights of Hope Chair; Medical Liaison/Coordinator & Partner/Project Chair
Lauren Andronici is a Certified Nurse Midwife, catching babies in Vancouver, WA. She is the lead Midwife in a busy private practice and enjoys caring for women and teens. She has a B.A. from Hofstra University, a B.S. from Montana State and a M.S. from Oregon Health and Science University. Originally from the East Coast, this "Jersey Girl" has lived out west since 1992. She lives in Portland, OR with her husband Casey and their two beautiful, energetic daughters, Meron and Riley. Meron was adopted from Ethiopia in 2007.
Email Lauren: Lauren@ethiopianorphanrelief.org
Paige Chapman-Layland-Vice President, Public Relations, Blog Editor, Chair, Night of Warmth
Paige Chapman-Layland has worked in the field of education and Early Intervention for much of the last 20 years.
She received her B.S. in Psychology and her M.S. in Elementary Education from The Florida State University. Paige is passionate about joyful play and developmentally appropriate practice. Enriching the lives of Ethiopia's children so that each day includes these elements is of paramount importance to her. Paige lives in Worthington, OH with her husband Albert and their children, Elliott and Astrid Meklit. Astrid Meklit was adopted from Ethiopia in 2007.
Email Paige: Paige@ethiopianorphanrelief.org
Jenny Petersen-Treasurer, Lights of Hope Chair
Jenny Petersen is a stay at home mom to 3 kids, Finley, Luc and Amelie. She, and husband Danny, live just outside Portland, Oregon. She enjoys running with her dog, traveling, volunteering at her children’s school and spending time with her family. Their first trip to Ethiopia left a deep impression on their hearts and they look forward to returning. She and her husband are currently in the process of adopting again from Ethiopia. Jenny is excited to be a part of EOR and to help make a difference in the lives of orphans living in Ethiopia.
Email Jenny: jenny@ethiopianorphanrelief.orgMolly Curran - Fundraising Chair, Lights of Hope Chair
involved in numerous service programs that took her from Alaska to West Virginia. After receiving her undergraduate degree she did a year of service work with homeless adults in Portland, Oregon. After a short stint in Chicago she and her husband moved to Portland to make it their new home. After many years as a pharmaceutical sales representative, Molly now works as the mom to three kids. Their youngest, Hana, was adopted from Ethiopia in January of 2007. After being involved in service work and nonprofits often during her life, coordinating her love of Ethiopia and the needs of its children was an easy fit. The light of hope that is behind every Ethiopian child’s eye is the memory that keeps a smile on her face and a reason to hope for the best for all children near and far.
Email Molly : molly@ethiopianorphanrelief.org
Alex Dedels - Fundraising, Dead of Winter Chair
Alex is a real estate agent living with her husband and two children in Powell, Ohio. Originally from Washington, D.C., Alex received her B.A. in Communication Studies from Clemson University. She moved to Ohio after she and
her husband adopted their son, Elias, from Ethiopian in 2010. In 2010, they adopted their daughter, Ryan from the Buckeye State. Alex has been involved with EOR as a volunteer for several years and feels honored to be helping EOR grow in their mission to improve the lives of children in Ethiopia.
Email Alex : alex@ethiopianorphanrelief.org
Amy Harcar, Secretary, Dead of Winter Chair
Amy is a self employed photographer and has worked with at-risk youth for nearly ten years. She has a degree in 
Photography from the Ohio Institute of Photography & Technology with a B.A. in Art from Ohio State University. Amy's photography career allows her the flexibility to be home with her son. Amy and her husband, Joel, traveled to Ethiopia in July and appeared in court for the adoption of their son, Tesfa. One month later they went back to Ethiopia to bring him home. Amy is committed to giving back to a country that has given her so much.
Email Amy : amy@ethiopianorphanrelief.org