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Our Team

Get to know the staff & board serving Bridging Cultures Canby

Bridging Cultures Staff

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Sarah Rodriguez

Executive Director

As the Executive Director for Bridging Cultures, Sarah raises funds, leads the seven-person staff team and directs the programs to keep our work on mission. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Social Work.
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Janet Diaz

Program Manager

As Program Manager, Janet oversees current programs, assists in developing new programs, and oversees staff, bookkeeping, and office management. She started volunteering with BCC in 2012 when we organized the first trip to the beach. Janet started participating with BCC because of their interest in helping the Latino community in Canby. When she isn’t working, you’ll find her reading, enjoying nature, and spending time with her daughters.
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Ivette Aguirre

Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator

Ivette coordinates volunteers, community engagement and ESL classes at Bridging Cultures. She has been essential to removing barriers for many Latinx folks to get vaccines and financial support throughout the pandemic and contributing to Bridging Cultures' success. When Ivette isn’t working, you’ll find her doing craft therapy, decorating, baking (especially in Fall & Winter) and dancing while she cooks!
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Denise Salinas

Field Navigator

Denise Salinas is a field navigator with Bridging Cultures. She works for the Protecting Oregon Farmworkers (POF) program and her role is to do outreach to Oregon Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers to provide outreach and education related to COVID-19. This outreach includes helping ensure workers and their families get tested, vaccinated, and receive personal protective equipment (PPE).  She is passionate about helping others and knowing she was able to make a change in their lives. When Denise isn’t working she enjoys being outdoors and chasing waterfalls.
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Fabiola Zavala Nuñez

Disaster Resilience & Wellness Coordinator

Fabiola Zavala Núñez, facilitates the Disaster Resilience and Wellness classes/workshops for a new Bridging Cultures Program. When she is not working, she likes spending time with family and friends, cooking, and doing anything that has to do with the outdoors such as walking, camping, fishing, kayaking and gardening.
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Reyna Ramirez

Special Events Coordinator

Reyna started out with Bridging Cultures as a Promotora and even before joining staff has been an incredible supporter and has deep ties to the canby Latinx community. As special events coordinator, Reyna supports Bridging Cultures events and day-of coordination. She loves dancing, helping people, participating in events, and volunteering at her granddaughter’s school.

Board of Directors

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Board President

Patti Zavala

Board Treasurer

Jason Gingerich

Board Members

Chris Gilbert
Jennifer Gingerich
Olga Jimenez​
Joy Strube

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Bridging Cultures exists to build relationships that create an equitable community.

Our Office

1382 SE 3rd Ave, Suite 2
​Canby, OR 97013

Contact Us

Mailing Address

​Bridging Cultures Canby
PO Box 244 
​Canby, OR 97013

Telephone

503-592-3781
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  • About
    • News & Updates
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    • Resources
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