Meet Our Staff

JESSICA MOLE HEILMAN (she/her)
Executive Director
jessica@alfo.org

Jessica Mole Heilman (Class 45) is a systems-minded, equity-centered leader with more than a decade of experience across Oregon’s nonprofit and policy landscape, she advances leadership development, cross-sector collaboration, and community-driven systems change. Jessica is a first-generation college graduate who grew up in Cherry Grove, Oregon, and brings a commitment to accessible, inclusive leadership pathways grounded in lived experience.

RENE BORDELON (she/her)
Operations Manager
rene@alfo.org

René brings a multitude of skills, honed over years in different industries, to her position as Operations Manager with ALF Oregon. René's primary skill set is in communications, which is evident from her time as a performer, office manager, and time in restaurants and hospitality. As an extroverted introvert, René enjoys being an Aunt, reading, writing, taking long walks along rivers with her dog and husband, singing, journaling, road trips, and enjoying Portland arts and culture.

Meet Our Faculty

TONI TABORA (she/her)
Facilitator

Toni has over 25 years experience working in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors doing leadership development, program management, communications, community engagement, and organizational development. Her approach is grounded in interpersonal connections, experiential engagement, collaboration, care, and culturally responsive, strengths-based facilitation. She has particular passion for arts, culture, media, education, sustainability, and social justice.

KATHLEEN HOLT (she/her)
Facilitator

Kathleen Holt is an organization and leadership development consultant. She has more than 25 years of experience supporting nonprofits and government agencies in strengthening their teams and leaders and nurturing equitable and inclusive cultures. Before starting her own firm, Kathleen was associate director of Oregon Humanities, and also served as interim executive director of APANO and Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon. Kathleen lives in Southeast Portland with her husband and two almost-grown children. She was born and raised in post-statehood Hawai’i, and her ancestors are from Korea, Japan, and Oceania.