our team

The structure of the Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance is rooted in authentic relationships, shared power, and collective decision-making.  It includes a small governing board, executive director, coordinator, leadership council, partners, coalition members, and project teams, all connecting, learning, and collaborating in service of our shared purpose.

governing board
of directors

JoAnn R. Miller

Angel Harris

Beck Fox

leadership council

Ricardo B. Contreras, Consultant

Cynthia De La Torre, Benton County Health Department

Tina Dodge, OSU Extension Service Linn County

Deidre Greene, Linn Benton NAACP

Diego Nieto, Linn County Health Department

Paul Smith, Strengthening Rural Families

general

Executive Director, Mica Contreras

Coordinator, Ty Anderson-Hubler

current partners
2023-2024

Arcoíris Cultural

Bountiful Backyard

Casa Latinos Unidos

Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center

Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC)

Growing Ancestral Roots

Conexión Fénix

Mid Willamette Trans Support Network

Account-ability

Lincoln Elementary PTA   

OSU Extension Service Linn County  

Strengthening Rural Families

Young Roots Oregon

coalition
members

Anyone interested in advancing health equity in our region and committed to LBHEA's mission is a coalition member! We encourage you to attend one of our coalition meetings, special convenings, and learning opportunities and to join a project team.

Current Project Teams 

  • Policy Team

  • Grant Approval Team