Board of Directors

Overview

The Alliance Board of Directors is elected by the Council. The Board has primary responsibility for
developing and approving strategic directions, policies, initiatives, partnerships, and budgetary
actions and serve as the legal stewards of the Alliance.

Meetings FY27

  • Full Board: 4th Wednesday from 1 to 2pm
  • Chairs: 2nd Thurs from 10 to 11
  • ED & Chair 1:1: 1st Thurs from 10 to 11

Extended Board meetings:

  • Oct 7 & 8, 2026 – In-person
  • Feb 11 & 12 – Via Zoom (1 to 3pm)
  • June 23 & 24, 2027 – In-person

Committees & Task Forces

Members

Xan Arch

Board, Chair-elect FY27

Portland State University

Term: July 2026 – June 2027

Pronouns: she/her

Chelle Batchelor

Board, Secretary FY25-27

Western Oregon University

Term: July 2021 – June 2027

Robin Champieux

Board, Chair FY27

Oregon Health & Science University

Term: July 2026 – June 2027

Anne-Marie Deitering

Board, Member-at-Large FY27

Dean of Libraries

Oregon State University

Term: July 2025 – June 2027

Pronouns: she/her

Ben Hunter

Treasurer; Chair, Finance Committee FY25-FY28

University of Idaho

Term: March 2025 – June 2028

Pronouns: he/him

Dena Hutto

Board, Past-Chair FY27

Reed College

Term: July 2024 – June 2027

Madeline Kelly

Board, Member-at-Large FY27

Western Washington University

Term: July 2026 – June 2029

Christina Prucha

Board, Member-at-Large FY27

University of Portland

Term: July 2026 – June 2029

Sydney Thompson

Board, Member-at-Large FY27, Finance Committee Member

Central Washington University

Term: July 2025 – June 2027

Staff

Photo of Isaac Gilman

Isaac Gilman

Executive Director

Orbis Cascade Alliance

Work Phone: (360) 984-6504

Pronouns: he/him/his