
Meet our Board 2025-26 & Committee Chairs

President-Gwen Luring
I joined Soroptimist River Valley in March 2000 as a Charter member. My previous work history as a Finance Manager for a major telecommunications company didn’t leave much time for community involvement. I moved to Grants Pass in 1998 and immediately started looking for opportunities to serve. Helping women and girls live their best lives is a passion of mine.

Vice President-Terry McDonald
Retired CPA
I originally joined River Valley Soroptimists as a Charter Member in March 2000 because I believe that one should give back to the community. I left Grants Pass in 2008 but upon my return in 2023 immediately rejoined to, hopefully, make a difference in the lives of women and girls..

Recording Secretary-Jan Geib

Correspondence Sec.- Gina Kidwell
Owner/Gateway Credentialing
I moved to Grants Pass in 2022 and started looking for a way to serve my community. I found Soroptomist and immediately joined when I researched all they do for our community and women. Although I am a newer member I have already made some lifelong friendships with these amazing women.

Treasurer-Sandy Lowman
Manager at Tom Randall's State Farm agency, and is involved in her son's school activities.

Director- Dana Englehardt
Retired RN
I joined Soroptimist when I retired to this area five years ago. In my 25 years of nursing, I have seen many women who simply needed a helping hand. Helping women to become self supporting through education provides that helping hand.

Committee Chairs & More
Impact: Kellie Barton, Candice Amens
Engagement: Linda Garrick, Elyse Douglas
Fun & Friendship: Gina Kidwell
Awards: Sandy Lowman and Patti Reedy
Philanthropy: Kellie Barton, Linda Geib
Finance: Sandy Lowman
Brand Awareness: Elyse Douglas
Girls Rock: Amara Thelen
Website: Elyse Douglas
Facebook: Elyse Douglas



