Willamette Falls Trust

We have begun a search for new executive leadership here at the Trust. Our current President, Andrew Mason, will remain in his role throughout the search process and contribute to the onboarding of the new President to help facilitate a smooth transition for which we are grateful. All of us at the Trust are fully committed to finding the right leader for our organization and our goal is to have the new leader in place by June. To that end, we have engaged with NPAG to conduct the executive search, ensuring a comprehensive process and competitive pool of candidates. Should you or anyone you know be interested in applying for this important role, you can find more information about the job posting at the link below. We are excited for transformation, taking concrete steps to establish public access at Willamette Falls, both now and for generations to come, turning our collective visions into reality. https://lnkd.in/eTSnX_xx

The Willamette Falls Trust is committed to restoring public access to Willamette Falls—a bold vision that SOJ is thrilled to be supporting. Learn more directly from the Trust’s new president, former Oregon Governor Kate Brown, in the thoughtful article linked below. https://lnkd.in/gAa_dyyt

We've partnered with Willamette Falls Trust (Oregon City, OR) to hire their next Vice President of Tribal Affairs. Willamette Falls Trust (the “Trust”) is a non-profit organization located in Oregon City, OR, dedicated to promoting and preserving an unparalleled Willamette Falls experience, fostering year-round connections to the magnificence of the Falls. Our mission aims to provide historical and cultural interpretation, maintain a healthy habitat, create public open spaces, and amplify tribal voices and interests in the Falls and its waterway. The ideal candidate for this role will have: ✅ Certification or degree in American Indian Policy; or equivalent relevant experience. ✅ Masters, J.D., or other advanced degree. ✅ Experience in and with indigenous communities. ✅ Strong commitment and engagement with Justice, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging. ✅ Detail-oriented with ability to provide summary analysis of complex systems for internal and external audiences. ✅ Excellent written and verbal communication highlighting experience with diverse audiences. View the full job description and complete your application online here > https://lnkd.in/gB8_NHEX

After a tumultuous tenure as governor, Kate Brown has taken on a new role, as president Willamette Falls Trust.The Trust announced Brown as president on June 4, she stepped into her new position on May 28. “We had a pretty strong slate of candidates and Kate rose to the top, just because of her knowledge of Indian Country, and Oregon Indian country especially,” said Robert Kentta, former chair of the board for the Willamette Falls Trust, treasurer for the tribal council of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the Trust's Siletz delegate. ✍️- Nika Bartoo-Smith (ICT (formerly Indian Country Today) and Underscore News) and Karina Brown (Underscore News.) https://ow.ly/f1TE50S8S1w

Former Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has been busy since she left office in 2023. She’s completed teaching fellowships at Harvard and the University of Chicago. Now, she’ll lead a regional organization seeking to reopen public access to the second largest waterfall by volume in the United States — a major cultural spot for area Native nations — for the first time in nearly two centuries. Dammed and smothered along its banks by industrialization, Willamette Falls is virtually inaccessible. Few have heard of the stunning natural wonder located just outside Portland. The Willamette Falls Trust is working to change that — with Oregon’s former governor leading the way. https://lnkd.in/ejhD8x-p

Announcement | Former Oregon Gov. Kate Brown named President of Willamette Falls Trust Following a national search, the Willamette Falls Trust Board of Directors has selected former Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to lead the non-profit and the next phase of the Willamette Falls Inter-Tribal Public Access Project. “Willamette Falls has been sacred for Pacific Northwest Tribes since time immemorial, providing food, spiritual nourishment and community gathering space. After conducting a nationwide search, we’re convinced we’ve found the right leader to continue our work to restore the Falls for all,” said Davis “Yellowash” Washines, Willamette Falls Trust Board Chair and Government Relations Liaison for the Yakama Nation. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dmaS9tmJ Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon Yakama Nation Fisheries Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Kate Brown Andrew Mason Leslie Mason Justin Pabalate

Congratulations Derek Red Arrow Frank! It's been an honor having you work on our team and this recognition is well deserved. 👏 👏 👏

President Search! Willamette Falls Trust Portland, Oregon Metro Area https://lnkd.in/eTSnX_xx Willamette Falls Trust (the “Trust”) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a perpetual year-round experience at Willamette Falls that will ground public connection to the natural landmark, the second-largest waterfall in North America. Its mission includes providing historical and cultural interpretation, restoring and maintaining a healthy habitat, creating public open spaces, and amplifying Tribal voices and interests in the Falls and its waterway. In support of its mission, Willamette Falls Trust seeks an experienced, results-and-mission-driven, and culturally-adept President to lead the organization through its next phase of work and turning point. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the next President will oversee all activities conducted by the Trust by working and collaborating closely with Trust staff and board, Tribal partners, donors, and key constituencies. Learn more about this opportunity at NPAG.com: https://lnkd.in/eTSnX_xx

Now on our blog: Announcing Andrew Mason’s Departure Over the last six years, Andrew Mason has helped guide the Trust through many dynamic transitions. With the strong coalition of our partner tribes and favorable position of our PGE collaboration, he has decided now is the opportune moment to make way for a new leader. Andrew will remain in his current role throughout the search process and contribute to the onboarding of the next President. To read the full statement from our new Board Chair Davis "Yellowash" Washines, reflections, and next steps, please read the link below. https://lnkd.in/gD-tARR9

We’d like to thank each of you for all that you do to support our work: for coming to our events, bearing witness and sharing our story and, more importantly, the stories of the many communities who have been connected to the Falls since time immemorial. https://lnkd.in/gkZQKbwm