Investing in every student, every day.

Creating opportunities, removing barriers, and supporting every student’s path to success.

Our Mission

The mission of the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation is to support Corvallis public schools by providing resources and opportunities that help every student succeed.

Our Vision

Our vision is that all students—of every race, culture, socioeconomic and family status, language, ability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation—graduate as engaged community members, ready to contribute to their fullest potential and navigate the world’s complexities.

Explore Our Strategic Plan

Dive into our mission, values and goals to see how we’re shaping a stronger future for Corvallis students.

Our Core Values

Belonging & Inclusion

We actively create an environment where every person feels valued, included, respected, honored, and empowered to participate fully.

Trust & Integrity

We act honestly, openly, and with integrity in all actions, resulting in the fostering of strong relationships and collaboration.

Creativity & Innovation

We support innovation, creativity, and self-expression, by providing resources and tools that unlock students’ vision and imagination.

Equity & Excellence

We promote excellence by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students.

How We Make a Difference

We fulfill our mission by investing in programs that support Educational Access, Learning Enrichment, and Academic Success.

Academic Support

Providing real-world learning opportunities and academic interventions that help every student find success and stay on track to graduate.

Learning Enrichment

Funding grants and programs that support educator and student creativity, advance equity, and inspire students – fueling their excitement for learning.

Educational Access

Removing barriers to education by addressing pressing needs such as mental health support, and assistance for students navigating financial insecurity.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated people behind our mission

2025-26 Board of Trustees

Nina Erlich-Williams

Interim Chair

Elisia Harder

Secretary

Mark Goheen

Treasurer

Wanda Arp

Mamta Chowdhury

Jason Dorsette

Scott Elmshaeuser

Susan Gardner-Dunlea

Jehan Jabareen

Michele Mincinski

Julie Penry

Gwenda Rice

Hope Rogers

Monte Smith

Rick Wallace

Yan Wang

Gordon Zimmerman

Liaisons

Ryan Noss

Superinten­dent

Luhui Whitebear

Corvallis School Board Chair

Staff

Angela Hibbard

Executive Director

Carla Callahan

Administrative and Accounting Specialist

Partner With Us

In addition to our Board-driven initiatives, we collaborate with schools and programs to support their unique fundraising efforts.

If you’d like to learn more about fiscal sponsorship, please contact our office or complete the form.