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
The Father's Group
Pronouns: She/Her
Positions:
– Event Produce
– Executive chair
– Funding chair
– Education co-chair
Aisha Ali
Career Girls
Pronouns: She/Her
Positions:
– Event Consultant
– Co-Event Producer
Kenny Adams
The Father's Group
Pronouns: He/Him
Positions:
– Executive co-chair
– Communications chair
– Programming co-chair
– Education co-chair
Dave Merritt
The Father's Group
Pronouns: He/Him
Positions:
– Programming chair
– Logistics co-chair
Kathi Barguil
The Father's Group
Pronouns: She/Her
Positions:
– Vendor chair
– Funding co-chair
Judith Sadora
The Father's Group
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
Positions:
– Volunteers chair
David Chisolm
The Father's Group
Pronouns: He/Him
Positions:
– Food chair
Mike LaTorre
The Father's Groups
Pronouns: He/Him
Positions:
– Education chair
Marcus Legrand
The Father's Groups
Pronouns: He/Him
Positions:
– Education co-chair
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.
Juneteenth 2023 brought to you by:
PO Box 5008, Bend Oregon 97708
541-749-7807
info@juneteenthcentralor.com