Our Team

Staff

  • Jeremy Wilson

    FOUNDER/EXEC DIRECTOR

    Singer-songwriter Jeremy Wilson is a lifelong working musician whose bands include the Dharma Bums and Pilot. The JWF launched after Jeremy was diagnosed with a serious congenital heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White and the four surgeries it took to correct it. This three year journey exposed the harsh reality of navigating the healthcare system and the unique challenges independent contractors can face when they need medical care. It was the support of the Northwest music community he received through this life changing event that inspired him to find a way to pay it forward and why he founded The Jeremy Wilson Foundation in June of 2010.

  • Melanie Bobbett

    LEAD NAVIGATOR

    Melanie is a social worker with a career-long focus on advocating for people navigating our unduly complex social institutions. Through her experiences, Melanie developed her passion for supporting those who are enduring health crises to access basic needs, including affordable health care. Outside of her work with JWF , she also takes any action she can toward free, national health insurance for all. Melanie is continuously inspired by how beautifully her JWF work combines her lifelong connection to music with her professional calling.

  • Sarah Lonigro

    DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

    Sarah grew up in the Northwest and has over 20 years of professional experience working for Oregon high-tech and non-profits. She graduated from the University of Montana with a BA in French Language and Literature and International Studies. A collaborator at heart, Sarah has a passion for bringing people together to accomplish greater goals and make a difference. Having grown up in a musical household, she loves music and the rich local music scene here in the Northwest. Sarah enjoys attending concerts, the yoga studio, hiking in the Columbia River Gorge, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with friends and family.

Board of Directors

  • Rachel Melissa

    PRESIDENT

    Rachel is a lawyer, a mom, and an amateur pie baker.  Though she chose to pursue a career in the law, her true passion has always been music — she grew up playing the piano and clarinet, and to this day takes refuge in listening to music of all kinds.

  • Stacey Heath

    SECRETARY

    Stacey works as an organization development consultant and leadership coach, emphasizing inter-group dynamics, and integrating somatic awareness and trauma-informed healing. 

    Stacey volunteers for Street Roots and with other great people, and is happy to join the Board of JWF. 

  • Josh Reynolds

    TREASURER

    Josh has spent the majority of his career in the food industry, most recently as CEO of Ruby Jewel and GM of Alpenrose Dairy. He is a former board chair of Metropolitan Family Service and plays guitar and keyboard in two local bands. Josh is thrilled to connect his passion for music and service within the JWF and their awesome staff, volunteers and supporters.

  • Katherine Hufford

    DIRECTOR

    Growing up in the Portland-Metro area, Kate spent many formative evenings at the Meow Meow, Roseland, and Crystal Ballroom. Perpetually singing, an intense love for the drums also struck in her early 20s. Although the pursuit of higher education necessitated a hiatus, with the support and encouragement of her husband and daughter, Kate recently returned to the kit. Ardent knitter, massive (and vocal) basketball fan, and passionate advocate for equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare, Kate is thrilled and honored to serve on the JWF Board of Directors.

  • Phil Hornik

    DIRECTOR

    Phil has practiced immigration law  in Portland for many years. He is currently Senior of Counsel with  the law firm of Black Helterline LLP where he works in the firm’s immigration law unit. 

    Phil is also a long time amateur musician and currently plays electric bass in Shorty and the Mustangs, a Portland Western Swing/Rockabilly sextet.

  • Michelle Ryan

    DIRECTOR

    Bio coming soon...