Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Her Staff

Find contact information for the Chair and her staff. Staff members help craft policy, coordinate with County leaders, support departments’ services and respond to constituents.

Jessica Vega Pederson, Multnomah County Chair

mult.chair@multco.us


Jenny Smith, Chief of Staff

jenny.smith@multco.us


Stacy Borke, Deputy Chief of Staff

stacy.borke@multco.us


Sara Ryan, Budget and Strategic Partnerships Director

  • Budget Development
  • Labor Relations
  • Strategic Partnerships

sara.t.ryan@multco.us


Heather Lyons, Senior Policy Advisor 

  • Homelessness
  • Supportive Housing Services

heather.lyons@multco.us


Stephan Herrera, Senior Policy Advisor 

  • Human Services
  • Youth Commission
  • Community Involvement
  • Preschool for All

stephan.herrera@multco.us


Renee Huizinga, Senior Policy Advisor

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Management
  • Sustainability
  • Integrated Clinical Services

renee.huizinga@multco.us


Garet Prior, Senior Policy Advisor

  • Libraries
  • Assets
  • Management
  • Arts
  • Courts
  • Community Services
  • Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge

garet.prior@multco.us


Natalie Minas, Senior Policy Advisor

  • Behavioral Health
  • Corrections Health
  • Deflection
  • Sobering

natalie.minas@multco.us


Sara Guest, Communications Advisor

sara.guest@multco.us


Matt McNally, Communications Coordinator

matt.mcnally@multco.us


Diana Gabaldon, Executive Assistant & Scheduler

diana.gabaldon@multco.us


An Bui, Constituent Services and Communications Liaison

  • Oregon Historical Society

an.bui@multco.us

Last reviewed January 28, 2025