LeadingAge Oregon Staff

Kristin Milligan, CEO
(503) 348.7132
[email protected]

Kristin joins LeadingAge Oregon with over 10 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. For the last 10 years Kristin served the older adult population in various capacities. In her roles with Community Volunteer Network (CVN) and its parent organization Pacific Retirement Services (PRS), Kristin acquired a deep understanding of complex issues facing the aging population. As the Executive Director of CVN, Kristin lead a team responsible for managing AmeriCorps Seniors federally mandated programs that provided direct services and volunteer opportunities for older adults. In her role with PRS she supported the General Counsel and operational functions of PRS ranging from board governance to acquisitions. Kristin enjoys spending time with her family, drinking coffee, and walking her dogs.

Merry Killam, Education and Communications Director
(503) 684.3788
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Merry joined the LeadingAge Oregon team in March 2016. As Education and Communications Director, she plans, coordinates and directs educational training and conferences.  In addition, she oversees production of the assocation newsletter, represents LeadingAge Oregon on task forces and work groups, and serves as a resource for members seeking regulatory or technical assistance.

Jami O'Reilly, Bookkeeper
(971) 284-0615
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Jami is the newest member of our staff, joining LeadingAge Oregon in October 2022.  Jami handles all things accounting and is our “go to” person for membership billing inquiries.  Prior to working at LeadingAge Oregon, Jami worked as an accountant serving small businesses in Kauai, Hawaii.  Jami enjoys adventuring the great Pacific Northwest, gardening, and spending time with her husband and two children.


Rob West, Membership Services Manager
(503) 968.7205
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Rob joined the LeadingAge Oregon team in October 2021. He previously worked in marketing and communications at Mary's Woods in Lake Oswego.