Jill Arena, GreenField Health System

Chief Operations Officer
Goodness is more than the absence of something bad… it is the mindful, active pursuit of an improved moment, experience or interaction. When practiced routinely, goodness is a way of life. My favorite quote is one from Ralph Waldo Emerson which reads in part, “…to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one’s self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived – this is to have succeeded.” This is goodness.

Della Rae, DonorsResource.org

Founder
I’m most thankful for my health. Without good health not much else has value.

Duncan Campbell

Chairman Emeritus The Campbell Group & Founder, Friends of the Children
I’m glad for the blessings I have received, and my family and good friends who have shared themselves with me throughout my life.

Jeff Cogen, Multnomah County

Multnomah County Commissioner
I am grateful for so many things. I’m grateful to live in beautiful, progressive Portland. I’m grateful to be surrounded by family and friends who I can count on to support me when I need help and who turn to me for support when they need it. I’m grateful to have abundant clean water and air and amazing local food. But more than anything, I’m grateful for my two amazing children who have taught me so much: patience, humility, responsibility and deep joy.

Bill Evans, Portland Trail Blazers

Director of Corporate Communications
I take great joy in the ability to laugh at most things and (on a good day) to make others laugh as well. There is nothing more cathartic than a good laugh, and the health benefits may be enough to offset my French fry habit!

Brandon Hayes-Lattin M.D., Oregon Health & Science University

Assistant Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine
Goodness. It is all too easy to rattle off the problems and issues our community faces. But progress occurs when we nurture that best part of our community, that center of virtue and strength: goodness.

We are motivated by the good works of individuals and organizations that have a passion to make a difference in their world. By considering those stories, we may find cause to join them, or we may find the courage to spread a little goodness of our own.

Rob Ingram, City of Portland

Director of the Office of Youth Violence Prevention
Rob began working with at-risk youth in 1991 as a counselor at Emanuel Community Services. He has continued working with youth in a variety of capacities for the following organizations: the Blazers Boys and Girls Club, Positive Youth Development, NEXT: Generation of Leaders and Empowerment Initiatives.

Jeff Miller, Travel Portland

President
I am truly grateful to live in city that knows it’s citizens are its number one resource. I am fortunate to get to sell Portland to visitors from around the country and the world and Portland’s reputation as a green, sustainable and livable city is firmly intact. And our visitors tell us that it is the people of Portland who fulfill the promise. Whether needing help riding the MAX or standing on a street corner with a visitor’s map, Portlanders always try and help. We are truly blessed.

Merwin Moe Spencer

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Goodness is the feeling I get when I wake up on a Saturday morning, the weather is sunny, flowers are in bloom, the scent is that of my childhood island and I then paint followed by a Saturday afternoon drive.

Doug Stamm, Meyer Memorial Trust

Executive Director
I’m grateful to live and work where incredibly talented, creative and committed people are hell bent on making our place even better than it already is.

Kari Stanley, Legacy Health System

Community & Government Relations
Goodness is giving to yourself or others without an expectation of return.

David “O.G.One” Jackson, O.G. Productions, Inc. / Portland Trailblazer

CEO / Official DJ
David Jackson, better known as O.G.ONE, has served communities for over 25 years. Since 2001 he’s been an in-school coordinator at Jefferson High School through Self Enhancement Inc. He’s emerged onto the music scene as the Pacific Northwest’s premier dj as well as a respected music producer and community activist.