Meet the Team

OLLI at �鶹��ý flourishes because of the enormous efforts put forth by its numerous talented volunteers and the few paid administrative staff responsible for operations. OLLI at �鶹��ý members create and provide essential programs, while the member-elected Council is responsible for governing the organization.

OLLI at �鶹��ý Staff

Heather Inghram

Administrative Director
inghramh@sou.edu

Megan Rutherford

Program Specialist
rutherfordm@sou.edu

Linda Powell

Program Assistant
powelll2@sou.edu

Office Volunteers

OLLI at �鶹��ý’s office volunteers are ready and able to answer your questions by email, phone, or in-person at the �鶹��ý Campbell Center office. The team includes Christine Beekman, Lynne Foley, Martina Klein, Sally Lau, Robbi McMinimy, Kim Rosmaier, and Maureen Wilson-Jarrard.

OLLI at �鶹��ý Leadership Volunteers

Members who serve in a leadership role on the OLLI at �鶹��ý’s Council or as a Committee Chair enjoy a particularly rich experience. This deeper kind of member participation provides opportunities to apply expertise developed over a lifetime, apply it in new ways, and form closer connections with fellow OLLI members. Members interested in serving on OLLI at �鶹��ý Council or a standing committee can contact the OLLI at �鶹��ý office for��more��information.

OLLI at �鶹��ý Council

The elected nine-member OLLI at �鶹��ý Council determines policies, oversees implementation of its programs and activities, and makes the decisions that guide the direction and future of the organization consistent with the policies of �鶹��ý and the OLLI at �鶹��ý Bylaws. Council members’ three-year terms of service are staggered to ensure continuity of leadership within the organization. The Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of the �鶹��ý Foundation, or designee, and the OLLI Administrative Director serve as ex officio, non-voting members of the Council.

OLLI Council Members for 2025-2026
John Schuyler, President; Sarah Tisch, Vice President, President Elect; Myrna Hall, Treasurer; Mary Devlin, Secretary. Directors Colet Allen, Tony Davis, Fernando Gapasin, Ann Magill and Tom Woosnam.

OLLI at �鶹��ý Committees

OLLI at �鶹��ý’s standing committees perform a variety of critical operational functions.

Communications Committee – The Communications Committee creates publicity, promotional materials, and other communications to ensure that OLLI at �鶹��ý has consistent and coordinated branding and messaging. Co-chairs needed.
Curriculum Committee – The Curriculum Committee recruits and supports course instructors and assists with curriculum development to meet the expectations of OLLI at �鶹��ý members for a wide variety of high-quality courses. Co-chairs Ginny Blankinship and Anne Coleman.
Finance Committee – The Finance Committee provides financial guidance and oversight for OLLI at �鶹��ý with the goal of ensuring the long-term financial stability of the organization. Chair Myrna Hall.
Fundraising Committee – The Fundraising Committee supports the annual and long-range financial goals of OLLI at �鶹��ý through member and public charitable giving and fundraising events. Chair Dwight Wilson.
Membership Committee – The Membership Committee formulates strategies to recruit new members, retain existing members, and promote OLLI at �鶹��ý in the Rogue Valley and Southwest Oregon. Co-chairs needed.
Programs and Activities Committee – The Programs and Activities Committee recruits and supports presenters and hosts for a variety of one-time and recurring programs and activities at OLLI at �鶹��ý. Chair Karla Langland.
Leadership Development and Recruitment Committee – The Leadership Development and Recruitment Committee leads OLLI at �鶹��ý’s effort to identify, recruit, and orient committed volunteers to assume leadership roles as Council directors and committee chairs. Chair needed.
Venue and Technology Committee – The Venue and Technology Committee ensures OLLI at �鶹��ý’s instructors are IT/AV and Zoom trained and supported, and ensures OLLI at �鶹��ý’s venues are comfortable and accessible to members and instructors. Chair Lorraine Vail.