Our Leaders

Our organizing committee was brought together by The Father’s Group and is comprised of many Central Oregon community members. From marketing professionals, business owners, educators, entertainers and executives; our team has spent countless hours forming the Juneteenth 2022 celebration. They have gathered entertainment, education, delicious food, vendors and speakers for this amazing two day event! We would like to introduce to you the Subcommittee Chairs

Natashia James

Natashia James

The Father's Group

Pronouns: She/Her

Positions:
– Event Produce
– Executive chair
– Funding chair
– Education co-chair

Aisha Ali

Aisha Ali

Career Girls

Pronouns: She/Her

Positions:
– Event Consultant
– Co-Event Producer

Kenny Adams

Kenny Adams

The Father's Group

Pronouns: He/Him

Positions:
– Executive co-chair
– Communications chair
– Programming co-chair
– Education co-chair

 

Dave Merritt

Dave Merritt

The Father's Group

Pronouns: He/Him

Positions:
– Programming chair
– Logistics co-chair

Kathi Barguil

Kathi Barguil

The Father's Group

Pronouns: She/Her

Positions:
– Vendor chair
– Funding co-chair

Judith Sadora

Judith Sadora

The Father's Group

Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

Positions:
– Volunteers chair

David Chisolm

David Chisolm

The Father's Group

Pronouns: He/Him

Positions:
– Food chair

Mike LaTorre

Mike LaTorre

The Father's Groups

Pronouns: He/Him

Positions:
– Education chair

Marcus Legrand

Marcus Legrand

The Father's Groups

Pronouns: He/Him

Positions:
– Education co-chair

Mike Satcher

Mike Satcher

Peach Kitchen

Pronouns: He/Him

Positions:
– Logistics chair

Volunteer

Putting on an event of this size takes many hands and collective work (also known as Ujima in Swahili). What better way to celebrate the spirit of Ujima by volunteering with one of our many event components! Click “Apply” below to fill out the form and request more information!

Vendor

Juneteenth 2022 will be held at Drake Park in the heart of Downtown Bend, Oregon. Summertime will be here, the weather will be perfect and the attendance of this event is expected to be bountiful. Apply to share your business with event participants!

Donate

Giving back to the community comes in many forms, and donating to the success of this event is one of them. There are multiple options for donating to help cover some of the expenses for this event and by clicking below, you’ll be brought to the donation page.

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