2025/2026 Board of Directors
President: Cristy Worthington, University of Oregon
Past President: Jewls Griesmeyer-Krentz, Pacific University
President-Elect: Position Open
Secretary: Jamie Opdyke, Linfield University
Treasurer: Sarah Livengood, Portland State University
Membership Coordinator: Position Open
Membership Coordinator: Alexis Morrison, Western Oregon University
Email Communications Officer: Stacey Rainey, Western Oregon University
Web Communications Officer: Position Open
Conference Liaison: Marissa Moser, Portland Community College
Conference Liaison: Dane Johns, Rogue Community College
Continuing Education Liaison: Andrew Weaver, University of Oregon
Member-at-Large: Phyllis Petteys, Portland Community College
Member-at-Large: Felicia Arce, Clackamas Community College
Member-at-Large: Dana Gallup, Oregon Coast Community College
Member-at-Large: Jocelyn Day, George Fox University
Board of Director Bios
Felicia Arce (Clackamas Community College)
Member-at-large
(she, her, hers)felicia.arce@clackamascc.edu
Bio coming soon.
Jocelyn Day (George Fox University)
Member-at-large
(she, her, hers)jday@georgefox.edu
Jocelyn is the Associate Director for Disability & Accessibility Services at George Fox University. She has served in the role since January of 2024, promptly becoming an ORAHEAD member, and later joined the Board as a Member-at-large in 2025. She earned her Master of Education in Special Education from Grand Canyon University, which further strengthened her commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities through creating inclusive practices and accessible environments. Prior to her work in higher education, Jocelyn worked for Young Life Capernaum, overseeing disability programs throughout Oregon and SW Washington and developed trainings, resources, leadership opportunities, and fundraising initiatives. Across her professional and personal experience, she has remained passionate about and dedicated to creating places of belonging for people with disabilities. In her free time, Jocelyn loves to spend time with her husband, their two dogs, and their wonderful community.
Dana Gallup (Oregon Coast Community College)
Member-at-large
(she, her, hers)dana.gallup@oregoncoast.edu
Dana is a Student Support Specialist at Oregon Coast Community College, serving as the student-facing part of the Student Accessibly Services office as well as managing the testing center. She has worked at OCCC since 2018, after a previous career in k12. She is passionate about addressing the unique challenges faced by students at small, rural schools. She also believes deeply in the value of professional organizations such as AHEAD and ORAHEAD, especially for newer professionals, offices of one, or both. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, linocut printmaking, and the occasional concert.
Jewls Griesmeyer-Krentz (Pacific University)
Past President
(she, her, hers)jgriesmeyer@willamette.edu
Jewls is the Director of Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at Pacific University. Primarily at Pacific Northwest College of Art, she oversees disability services and institutional accessibility efforts. She enjoys finding creative and collaborative ways to promote equity and inclusion for students and university communities. Before finding her home at Willamette University, she was at Linfield University School of Nursing in 2022 and had been an Access Counselor and Consultant at the Disability Resource Center at Portland State University for over nine years. Jewls serves as the President of the Board of Directors of the Oregon Affiliate of the Association of Higher Disability (ORAHEAD) and served in various board positions for over six years. Jewls mentored new(er) disability services professionals as part of the Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Start Academy for new(er) disability services professionals. She is a frequent presenter at both regional and national conferences. Jewls received her Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from PSU in 2008 and is a PhD candidate in Adult and Higher Education at Oregon State University. Her doctoral work focuses on international and immigrant students with disabilities, disability identity, and intersectionality. Prior to coming to Portland State University, Jewls had a private counseling practice and served as a commissioner on the city of Portland Commission on Disability. In her spare time, Jewls enjoys the outdoors, art, and theater, especially when shared with her family including her wife, 2 adult kids, and an old, lovable dog named, Rizzo.
Position Open
Web Communications Officer
Bio coming soon.
Dane Johns (Rogue Community College)
Conference Liaison
(he, him / they, them)djohns@roguecc.edu
Bio coming soon.
Sarah Livengood (Portland State University)
Treasurer
(she, her, hers / they, them)sliven@pdx.edu
Sarah has been a dedicated member of the ORAHEAD Board since 2019, currently serving as the Treasurer. With over nine years of experience in the disability services field, she has held various roles including Student Alternative Formats Technician, Classroom Assistant for blind and visually impaired students, and Office Manager. Sarah is currently a Senior Access Counselor and Consultant at Portland State University’s Disability Resource Center, where she leverages her extensive background to support students with diverse needs. In 2022, Sarah earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Oregon State University, enhancing her ability to advocate for and support individuals navigating disability services. Her personal journey as a lifelong learner who experiences anxiety and depression deeply informs her commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and efficient experience for students. Outside of her professional life, Sarah enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her mom and sisters, her wife, and her two beloved furbabies, Isabel and Ava. Her passion for service and personal experience uniquely position her to contribute meaningfully to the mission of ORAHEAD.
Bio coming soon.
Alexis Morrison (Western Oregon University)
Membership Coordinator
(she, her, hers)morrisona@mail.wou.edu
Alexis earned her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling from San Francisco State University. For over 10 years, she worked supporting student access in higher education institutions. Alexis joined the ORAHEAD Board in 2025. Shortly thereafter, she transitioned to a broader role with Oregon State University’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. As an Accommodation Associate, she provides accommodation support and accessibility consultation to OSU employees, students, programs, and events. Alexis is passionate about lifelong learning and imparting her knowledge; you may have seen her present at a past ORAHEAD Conference. She also enjoys a good spreadsheet and hopes to use this (strange?) affinity to help develop a strong foundation for future Membership Coordinators. Alexis identifies as disabled, managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, chronic migraine, and chronic pain.
Jamie Opdyke (Linfield University)
Secretary
(she, her, hers)jopdyke@linfield.edu
Bio coming soon.
Phyllis Petteys (Portland Community College)
Web Communications Officer
(she, her, hers)phyllis.petteys@pcc.edu
Phyllis is an Accessibility Specialist in Accessible Education and Disability Resources at Portland Community College. Prior to coming to PCC in 2013, she was an Assistive Technology Specialist for 18 years, working in higher education as well as in the community. Phyllis believes in elevating voices and she provides guidance to Student Disability Advocates, pushes for disability cultural centers and disability studies, and centers disability justice and equity when engaging in college processes and conversations. Her areas of focus include collaborating with faculty, assistive technology, digital accessibility, universal design and supporting Adults in Custody. She has been on the ORAHEAD board since 2020.
Position Open
Membership Coordinator
Bio coming soon.
Stacey Rainey, MAIS, CI/CT (Western Oregon University)
Email Officer
(she, her, hers)raineys@wou.edu
Stacey currently services as the Assistant Director, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services at Western Oregon University. For almost 10 years, Stacey has managed and coordinated staff and part-time post-secondary interpreters to serve WOU's Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind student and community member population. Stacey is also an RID Nationally Certified interpreter with over 20 years of professional interpreting experience. In her free time, Stacey loves to spend time with her family, read books, watch movies and listen to music.
Andrew Weaver (Portland Community College)
Continuing Education
(he, him / they, them)djohns@roguecc.edu
Andrew was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Andrew is the Sign Language Interpreting and Transcription Coordinator at the University of Oregon's Accessible Education Center, a role he has held since 2019. He brings more than 13 years of professional interpreting experience and holds national certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Prior to joining the board, Andrew was an active ORAHEAD conference attendee who appreciated the opportunity to learn from and connect with colleagues across the region. He earned a Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies from Western Oregon University in 2024, where his thesis examined the work of interpreters in postsecondary education settings. His research further strengthened his commitment to facilitating high-quality interpreting services and equitable access in higher education. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys reading, photography, and travel.
Cristy Worthington (University of Oregon)
President
(she, her, hers)cristyw@uoregon.edu
Cristy Worthington is the Assistant Director of the Accessible Education Center at the University of Oregon, where she leads operations and service delivery across accessibility programs, oversees accommodation processes and accessibility services, and collaborates with faculty and campus partners to advance accessible learning environments. She is passionate about fostering equity, inclusion, and belonging for students with disabilities through innovative practices, strategic partnerships, and continuous improvement. Cristy is committed to supporting disability services professionals across Oregon and strengthening opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and advocacy through her service with ORAHEAD.
Position Open
President Elect
Position Open.