Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a small but passionate group dedicated to our mission. We enjoy bringing together kids, nature and history in a unique and engaging way. Our work helps hundreds of kids and families annually learn about their place in history and the natural world. Interested in learning about board service? Please contact our Executive Director, Karen Rainsong: director@singingcreekcenter.org.

Ann Dockendorf

Board Chair (President)

Ann loves to create fiber arts and owns Aragon Alpacas in Creswell, Oregon, where she raises alpacas and gives tours to families and groups. She has a degree in early childhood education and is a great asset to SCEC. Email Ann.

Justin Ahrenholtz

Board Treasurer (and Vice Pres.)

Justin is our “CFO”- Chief Fun Officer. He keeps us laughing and can be counted on to help with events and programs. He is a dad of two wonderful kids. Email Justin.

Karen Williamson

Board Secretary

Karen is a retired music teacher and musician. She moved to Oregon in 1979 where she met her future husband, Steve. She loves our beautiful planet and grieves the damage that humans have caused and supports the work that SCEC is doing to educate future citizens to care for the Earth. Email Karen W.

Steve Williamson

Past President, Board Member

Steve has extensive volunteer service in the local community including researching and writing about local historical figures such as Opal Whiteley. He serves on several historical organization boards and is an advocate for people with mental disabilities. Email Steve.

Amanda Ferguson

Board Member

Amanda comes from a family of living history enthusiasts. She joined the Singing Creek board to share her experience with non-profit management and grant writing. Amanda is a professional land use planner who works for the University of Oregon, supporting communities around the state in reaching their community development, economic development, and environmental goals. Email Amanda.

Courtney Reidel

Board Member

Courtney has her B.S. in Communications from Eastern Oregon University, and an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Pepperdine University. She particularly enjoys studying indigenous cultures of South America. She realized her calling was working with children with autism spectrum disorder. Courtney also is the mother of two amazing children, one of whom is educated within the home setting. Email Courtney.

Richard Andrew Vasquez

Board Member

Richard (Miwok Tribe) has a background working in the Native American Community; he upholds the values of crafting native artifacts and creating growth opportunities in native history. He has a bachelor’s in legal studies and a master’s in education and will attend the University of Oregon in the spring of 2025. He enjoys volunteering and seeking ways to enrich those passionate about learning. Email Richard.

Marsha Klosterman

Board Member

Marsha is a retired History and Language Arts teacher from Florence. She spent a lot of her career teaching US History and Local History through experiential activities and loves hands on teaching. She feels she can be an asset for continuing the success Singing Creek enjoys. Volunteerism is in her blood and she still loves exploring the rich local history of our area. Marsha has the unique experience of living on a vineyard with her husband of 53 years. Email Marsha.

Elizabeth Starr-Lily

Board Member

Elizabeth is a mother of four, a Waldorf pre-school teacher, and previously worked at Singing Creek Ed. Center as a staff instructor for 8 years. She has a degree in Fiber Arts from the University of Oregon and is well loved by all our students. Email Elizabeth.