Board of Directors
Catherine Smith
Cat holds a BA in International Political Economy and Business Administration from the University of Puget Sound and a Masters in Education in school counseling from Lewis & Clark College. With eight years of experience as a high school counselor and certifications in Youth Leadership Coaching and Youth Mentor Coaching, she helps people set and achieve educational, career, and personal goals while fostering self-discovery. As a Board Certified Coach, Cat utilizes evidence-based approaches to illuminate individual strengths and empower individuals to overcome challenges. She believes in the inherent resilience of individuals and creates a supportive environment for growth. Dedicated to youth development, she has served as a high school counselor and youth life coach in Portland, where she lives with her husband and three children. Outside of her professional life, Cat enjoys outdoor activities like running, biking, and snowboarding, finding great joy spending time with loved ones in nature.
Alice Rhoades
Alice is a born and raised Oregonian, and like all Oregonians she loves to play on trails, rafts, bikes and skis. Otherwise she's on a quest to find the best live music around and read every book she can get her hands on. She left Oregon for a five year stint in Missoula, Montana to live out her dream of playing D1 volleyball in a ski town. Go Griz! While at the University of Montana she studied exercise science and marketing, graduating with a B.S. in Business Administration. Since leaving Missoula and moving to Bend she's worked in creative agencies with well-known PNW brands and also spent time working with beloved Bend brands. Now she spends her days partnering with up-and-coming businesses to share their stories. Joining the Beyond Stillness Board is a natural fit. Throughout her childhood, Alice heard about stroke recovery and the importance of independence from her mom who worked as an Occupational Therapist. She is moved when hearing these stories, and knows joining Beyond Stillness is a way she can support stroke survivors by amplifying their voices and building a community of support.
Kelly Vanderwal
Kelly has lived in the Pacific Northwest since high school and loves traveling, spending time outdoors and creating community. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Willamette University and her Masters of Science and Technology Management from Oregon Health & Science University. She has spent her career in and around program and process management and her superpower is creating calm from chaos. For the last decade, she has worked at Nike in various functions supporting teams across the globe. Her passion is helping others and she co-led Nike’s Disability Network employee resource group for almost three years, where she elevated the voices of employees experiencing disability at Nike. The opportunity to support the mission of Beyond Stillness threads perfectly into her goal of being of service to others and helping everyone meet their full potential.