Welcome to the Cascade Chapter!
The Cascade Chapter serves Oregon and Southwest Washington. We connect and support public involvement professionals across the region through networking events and professional development opportunities. Whether you're new to public participation or a seasoned practitioner, we invite you to get involved. Sign Up for Our NewsletterGet the latest Cascade events, regional opportunities, and P2 job postings delivered right to your inbox Connect with the ChapterEmail: iap2cascade@gmail.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/iap2-usa-cascade-chapter Instagram: www.instagram.com/iap2cascade | Why Get Involved?Strengthen Your Practice Stay current on tools, trends, and emerging challenges in public participation through panels and peer exchange. Expand Your Network Connect with practitioners across sectors — government, consulting, nonprofits, and more. Grow Your Leadership Serve on a committee or the board. Develop governance experience in a supportive environment. Find Your Community Public engagement work can be complex. Our community is a space for shared learning and mutual support. Stay Regionally Connected Be part of a regional voice shaping the future of public participation in Oregon and Southwest Washington. |
Board of Directors
Serving on the Cascade Board of Directors is an opportunity to help guide the direction of our chapter while growing your own leadership skills. As a working, volunteer board, members collaborate on strategy, programming, communications, partnerships, and equity-focused initiatives that strengthen our professional community. Meetings are held virtually on the first Tuesday of the month from 11am - 12pm.
Events Committee
The Events Committee plans and hosts Cascade’s professional development and networking events from panel discussions and learning sessions to our signature bimonthly Meet & Mingles. The committee helps identify timely topics, recruit speakers, and design informal and engaging gatherings that cultivate connection and community.
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee leads Cascade’s newsletter and social media, highlighting best practices through featured projects, sharing skill-building opportunities and events throughout the region, and elevating P2 job postings for prospective applicants. This committee helps connect practitioners to the information and resources that strengthen our field.
Franziska Elliott Board President JLA Public Involvement |
Natalie Hall Board Vice President David Evans and Associates, Inc. |  Ann Griffin Board Treasurer City of Oregon City |
 Fabián Hidalgo GuerreroBoard Member Espousal Strategies |
MJ Jackson Board Member WSP |
Jordan Imlah Board Member City of Milwaukie |
