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Board of Directors
Jessica Taylor, PhD
Jessica Taylor (she/her) is a seasoned executive specializing in leadership development and executive strategy and founding Board Member of the Grove Initiative.
Chair of the Board
Mariko Gilman, MA
Mariko Gilman (she/her) is a certified trauma informed coach, facilitator and leadership development consultant and a founding member of the Grove Initiative
Secretary
Kevin Bussema
Kevin Bussema (he/him) is a nonprofit strategy and leadership consultant with 20 years experience of executive nonprofit experience and a founding member of the Grove Initiative.
Treasurer
The Grove Initiative, Inc. is a registered nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon. EIN: 39-3283447
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