NeighborImpact Board of Directors Elects 2026 Officers

Central Oregon—NeighborImpact’s Board of Directors has elected its officers and Executive Committee members for 2026. NeighborImpact’s board is composed of representatives from Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, drawing membership from elected officials, community members and residents representing low-income perspectives. Together, the board provides governance and oversight for the organization, which serves more than 55,000 Central Oregonians each year.

The board elected the following officers:

  • President: Chad Carpenter — Deschutes County (Sunriver)
  • Vice President: Cat Zwicker — Deschutes County (Redmond)
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Heather Simmons — Deschutes County (Bend)

The board also elected two Executive Committee members at large:

 

  • Laurie Danzuka — Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs & Jefferson County
  • Chrystal Yustat — Crook County (Prineville)

In addition to electing officers, the board appointed Daniel Altamirano-Hernandez as a new member of the NeighborImpact Board of Directors. Altamirano-Hernandez brings valuable perspective and community experience that will further strengthen the board’s representation across the region.

“Our board members bring deep knowledge of their communities and a shared commitment to strengthening opportunity across Central Oregon,” said Scott Cooper, Executive Director of NeighborImpact. “Their service strengthens NeighborImpact and the communities it supports.”

These leaders will guide NeighborImpact’s strategic direction in the coming year, helping ensure the organization continues supporting people and strengthening communities across Central Oregon.

The board also approved NeighborImpact’s 2026–2028 Strategic and Operating Plans, which will guide the organization’s work over the next three years. The plans outline priorities for advancing NeighborImpact’s mission—supporting people and strengthening communities—while responding to evolving needs across Central Oregon.

For more information about NeighborImpact’s Board of Directors and organizational governance, visit www.neighborimpact.org/about-neighborimpact/board-of-directors/.
About NeighborImpact: NeighborImpact is a private non-profit governed by a board of directors drawn from across the community. Since 1985, NeighborImpact has led the region in developing solutions and bringing resources to Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. We help meet the basic needs of Central Oregonians, build economic security and create a community where everyone thrives. NeighborImpact receives federal, state and local grants, foundation grants and donations from individuals and businesses in our community. To learn more about NeighborImpact please visit www.neighborimpact.org. 

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