A need for support.

Jeni comes to our organization from the nonprofit world and volunteer management. Working with volunteers has always been her passion as well as advocacy towards the most vulnerable populations. From working with adolescents in dual diagnostic treatment facilities, foster children involved within the dependency courts, to creating youth empowerment and yoga education, she is exciting to expand her roots within Guardian Partners. An avid traveler, you will catch her when she is not galivanting across the globe.

Sophie Broide brings a strong background in nonprofit development, fundraising, and event management to her work. With experience leading donor engagement, corporate partnerships, fundraising events, and strategic development initiatives, she is focused on building meaningful relationships and expanding opportunities for Guardian Partners. She holds a Master's degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Portland's Pamplin School of Business and is dedicated to helping organizations grow their impact through philanthropy. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Sophie is passionate about giving back to the community she has always called home.

Liz came to Guardian Partners as staff after interning as a volunteer monitor. She was drawn to the monitoring work based on experiences with vulnerable members of her own family. Liz uses her background in communication and training and interest in Estate Planning and Vulnerable Persons Law to manage our education program. She has a B.A. in Health Policy and a A.S. in Paralegal Studies.

Morgan comes to Guardian Partners with a lengthy history of non profit work supporting vulnerable Oregonians, including work in affordable housing and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. She is excited to be part of Guardian Partners. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, cooking, and playing board games.

Matt brings nearly eight years of experience in the outdoor behavioral health sector to his role at Guardian Partners.  Having served as a guide, manager, and director of operations, Matt has been dedicated to the safety and advocacy of vulnerable populations, ensuring high standards of care in complex operational environments.  Now focusing his expertise on Central and Southern Oregon, he is committed to serving his immediate community and protecting the rights of individuals within the guardianship system. Outside of his professional work, Matt is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys skiing, foraging, and exploring Oregon’s vast waterways through canoeing and sailing.

Ryan comes to Guardian Partners with a diverse background in education, volunteer management, and social justice advocacy. He has worked with high school and college students with a range of disabilities in Northern Colorado, bridging the gap between volunteer-based services and the people who need them most. Now, he dedicates his time to building resilient communities and fighting for LGBTQ and disability rights here in Portland. Ryan brings a passion for animals and agriculture, tending his garden in his free time with his family of fur babies.

Wynter is a life-long Oregonian who has supported non-profits in many different roles for over 25 years. She brings experience from the education, non-profit management, and taxation fields to her position at Guardian Partners. In her outside of work-life, she enjoys caring for her family, working with her various animals, and volunteering with her teen daughter's feral cat rescue non-profit.