Our Board

The Neighbors West-Northwest Review Board consists of two delegates (Director / Alternate) from each of the eleven member Neighborhood Associations, with one vote per neighborhood:

While each neighborhood has its own goals and opinions, the NWNW Review Board operates as a forum for egalitarian exchanges of information. The NWNW Review Board supervises office personnel, determines the annual budget and work plan, and supports partner neighborhoods on topics of common interest. Each neighborhood association is empowered to take action on issues within its boundaries. Often, joint goals and projects rise to coalition Board consideration.

Carol Chesarek
Secretary & Director Forest Park NA
Margo Howell
Director, Portland Downtown NA
Gary Berger
Director, Hillside Neighborhood Association
Jenni York
Vice President and Director, Old Town Community Assn
Jenni has lived in Old Town for the past 6 years where she has been actively involved in the community—volunteering with Blanchet House, Cascade AIDS project, Maybelle Center, St. Andre Bessette, and the SOLVE neighborhood cleanup. She sits on the Board of the Old Town Community Association, is co-chair of the Communications and Fundraising Committee, and is confident about the future of Old Town and its unlimited potential. She is laser focused on creating a collaborative group that brings together NWNW businesses, agencies, organizations, non-profits, and community members to solve the existing and emerging problems affecting the 11-neighborhood coalition. She is optimistic about the strength the broader NWNW Coalition can bring to effect change using a coordinated approach to address safety, livability, emergency preparedness, business sustainability, and land use policies.
Liz Kelly-Campanale
Vice Chair, Linnton Neighborhood Association
Liz Kelly-Campanale has lived in the Linnton neighborhood for the last 15 years and recently rejoined the board of the LNA. She is a graduate of Whitman College and has worked in the wine industry for over 10 years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, two children, and giant dog. In addition to her work with the neighborhood, Liz serves on the board of the Skyline School PTA and is the Scoutmaster of the 22nd Wildwood Scout Group in NW Portland.
Vadim Mozyrsky
President, Director Goose Hollow NA
Patty Murphy
Director, Southwest Hills Residential League
Patty Murphy is a retired Nurse practitioner with extensive experience in addiction and mental health as a primary care provider nurse practitioner. She has worked with underserved populations in Oregon and overseas.
Michele Shea-Han
Director, Sylvan-Highlands NA
Colleen Shoemaker
Director, Arlington Heights NA
Colleen Shoemaker is serving her first term on the NWNW Board representing Arlington Heights where she has lived since 2009. She is in her second term on the AHNA Board where she promotes communication, community-building and produces its newsletter. As a retired public and independent high school educator Colleen’s volunteer activities are informed by her professional background in civics education, civic engagement and literacy. In addition to her Neighborhood Association, Colleen is active in the League of Women Voters, served on City Club of Portland research and advocacy committees, is a private literacy and learning support tutor, and volunteered with Boy Scout troops since her move to Portland from southeast Pennsylvania.
Glenn Traeger
Director, Pearl District NA
Glenn is a member of the Pearl District Neighborhood Association (PDNA) Board. He is also a long-term member of PDNA’s Planning and Transportation and Livability Committees. He has worked as a city planner and zoning administrator. He is a retired Professional Civil and Environmental Engineer committed to restoring Portland back to a safe, healthy and liveable community.
Todd Zarnitz
President, Northwest District Assn

Neighborhood AssociaitonDirector
Arlington Heights Neighborhood AssociationColleen Shoemaker
Downtown Neighborhood AssociationMargo Howell
Forest Park Neighborhood AssociationCarol Chesarek *Secretary
Goose Hollow Foothills LeagueVadim Mozyrsky *President
Hillside NA logoHillside Neighborhood AssociationGary Berger
Linnton Neighborhood AssociationLiz Kelly-Campanale
Northwest District AssociationTodd Zarnitz
NW Heights Neighborhood Association
Non-Subscribing
Old Town Community AssociationJenni York *Vice President
Pearl District Neighborhood AssociationGlenn Traeger
Southwest Hills Residential LeaguePatty Murphy
Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood AssociationMichele Shea-Han

Board Meetings

Neighbors West-Northwest Board meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 6pm to 8pm. Our locations alternate each month, through our constituent neighborhoods Please check the calendar for specifics and agendas.

Board Minutes