The OPHA Board of Directors

Audrey Egan, MPH, President Elect

Audrey Egan, MPH, is an Oregon native with a deep commitment to advancing health equity and driving meaningful systems change.

As the Quality Manager at Umpqua Health, Audrey leads a team of quality improvement professionals focused on upstream efforts that address the root causes of health inequities—such as language access, social determinants of health, social-emotional health, preventive dental care, and assessments for children in DHS custody—while overseeing the organization’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs.

Audrey brings a strong foundation in project management, program development, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. Throughout her career, she has built cross-sector partnerships, coordinated countywide initiatives, and driven measurable impact across Medicaid and managed care systems. Her extensive experience in rural health has shaped her understanding of access, community-driven solutions, and the power of localized partnerships—perspectives that continue to guide her work.

Audrey holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Oregon State University. She is also a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in Healthcare and a certified Health Literacy Specialist in Language, Culture & Diversity.

 

Laura Daily, MPH, Past President

Laura Daily, MPH, is the Policy and Planning Senior Program Coordinator at Washington County Public Health where she leads the Community Health Improvement Plan process and supports public health policy initiatives. Her previous experience includes public health advocacy, workforce development, and communications at the Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials, qualitative research and program evaluation at long-term care facilities through the PSU Institute on Aging, and direct service and eligibility determinations for SNAP and Medicaid at Aging and People with Disabilities.

Because of her time working with low-income seniors and growing up in a rural, medically underserved community, Laura decided to pursue her Master of Public Health to address gaps in social safety net policy. She completed her MPH through the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health in June 2020. Laura also has a BS in Human Services from Walden University and an AA from Southwestern Oregon Community College.

Laura grew up in Coos Bay and now lives in Beaverton with her partner, Michael. Laura is passionate about health and social policy, rural health, public health communication, and alignment of health systems.

Megan Cahn, PhD, MPH, Treasurer

Megan Cahn, PhD, MPH, is Associate Scientist, Population Health and Internal Medicine Residency Faculty at Legacy Health in Portland, Oregon. She has a broad background in health services research and policy and extensive training and experience in equitable research and community engagement practices. In her role at Legacy, she works collaboratively with clinical and community partners to design and implement research and programs to improve health. Much of her work is focused on the impact of the Social Determinants of Health, particularly systemic racism, on patient care and health outcomes. Dr. Cahn also leads Legacy Health’s food security programming. Prior to working at Legacy Health, Megan taught courses in the public health undergraduate program at Oregon State University.

Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Megan moved to Portland to attend Lewis & Clark College and has called the Pacific Northwest home for more than 20 years. Dr. Cahn holds an MPH in International Health and a PhD in Health Policy from Oregon State University. She is the mother of two young children, who along with her husband Tom, five chickens, and a puppy, live in the Lents neighborhood in Portland, Oregon.

Dustin Daniel, MPH, Secretary, Food and Nutrition Section Representative 

Dustin Daniel, MPH, is a Community Health Specialist for PeaceHealth Columbia Network. His role involves building and maintaining a network of public and private community partnerships with organizations to collaboratively address social determinants of health. Dustin collaborates with colleagues and community partners to develop programs that address substance use disorder, food insecurity, and houselessness across communities in southwest Washington. Before this role, Dustin served as an External Diversity Equity and Inclusion Specialist for PeaceHealth’s Shared Services Center, where he partnered with internal leaders and community stakeholders to develop systemwide programs and initiatives to advance health equity, including a mentorship program aimed at encouraging BIPOC high school students to pursue healthcare careers, and programs aimed at culturally specific COVID-19 education, outreach, and vaccine access.

Dustin holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Prairie View A&M University, which is the second oldest historically Black institution in the state of Texas. He recently finished his master’s degree in public health from Chamberlain University. In his personal life, Dustin enjoys reading books, listening to music, collecting vinyl records, exercising, and watching his favorite basketball team, the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Briana Arnold, MPH, (Affiliate Representative to the Governing Council (ARGC)

Briana Arnold, MPH, entered public health after farming domestically and abroad. Currently working in provider education and evaluation, she is passionate about food systems, climate adaptation, health equity, and, informed by her own rural upbringing, advancing opportunities for those living in rural areas.

Briana earned her MPH from the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and a BS in Animal Sciences from Washington State University. Briana fosters a deep connection with food and the land and by spending most days elbow deep in the garden and pursuing outdoor adventure.

Sarah Andersen, MPH, Region 1 Representative 

Sarah Andersen is the Director of Field Services at the Oregon Office of Rural Health, leading a team that provides technical assistance and education to support Oregon’s rural hospitals, clinics, public health, and EMS in quality improvement, population health, finance, and operations.

Her experience includes overseeing education programs to grow and diversify Oregon’s health care workforce and serving as publisher for a niche financial information organization. While working with underserved youth to spark interest in health careers, she was inspired to pursue an MPH in health care management and policy, which she earned from the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health in June 2024. She also holds BAs in Anthropology and English from the University of North Dakota.

Originally from North Dakota, Sarah moved to Oregon 25 years ago, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is passionate about rural health, health equity, and social justice, working to ensure rural health facilities provide quality, equitable, and affordable care through health policy.

Josie Hall, MPH, Region 2 Representative

Josie Hall, MPH, has over 20 years of experience in the public health field and is deeply passionate about health promotion, behavioral health, substance use prevention, and health equity. She currently serves as a community health coordinator for PeaceHealth’s Oregon Network, where she collaborates with a network of community partners to address social drivers of health. In this role, she helps develop programs that tackle key community issues, including mental health, substance use disorder, food insecurity, access to care, and houselessness across Lane County, Oregon.

In addition to her work in Oregon, Josie recently took on the role of Community Health Needs Assessment project manager for the PeaceHealth system, overseeing efforts across Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.

Josie holds Master of Public Health degree from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of New Hampshire. When not working you can find her adventuring with family, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, or working on the latest yard project!

Alex Salas, MPH, Region 3 Representative

Alex Salas, MPH, is a third-generation American Latino who grew up in Utah and moved to Oregon at age 11. His mother, the first in her family to graduate from college, was inspired by the community that supported her and went on to a 35-year career in community justice. Alex carries that same spirit of service into his work today. He is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Social Capital Projects, a consultancy supporting small and mid-sized health and human service organizations across Oregon. His experience spans behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, Coordinated Care Organizations, and Medicaid providers, where he has helped organizations navigate compliance regulations and state systems. Alex later served as Lead Strategic Advisor to the Child Welfare Director at ODHS, coordinating statewide initiatives and participating in Governor-appointed task forces; where he also helped create the Response and Support Network (RSN), a multidimensional response system for youth in the metro area. He then worked at Deloitte, contributing to a national platform that integrated regulatory compliance, information systems, and AI-enabled tools for state and civic agencies. His work emphasizes equity, systems change, and cross-sector collaboration to improve health outcomes for underserved communities.

Vacant, Region 4 Representative

Lillie Jones Manvel, MPH, Region 5 Representative

Lillie Jones Manvel (she/her) is the Executive Director at Upstream Public Health, a nonprofit based in Salem, Oregon, with programs around the state. She earned a Master's Degree in Public Health from the Hatfield School of Government at PSU while working in grant administration at OHSU, and subsequently worked as a hospice volunteer and caregiver to her mom and two young children. Lillie has been honored to work at Upstream since 2019 and is proud to be a part of their community empowerment and engagement programs.

Lillie has lived in Salem with her husband, kiddos and two cats, just down the road from her mom since 2015. In her volunteer time, Lillie works to prevent gun violence.

Jessica Barker, MPH, MBA, Director at Large 

Jessica Barker, MPH, MBA, has 15+ years of experience in public health in roles that include senior services, chronic disease prevention, as a Program Manager for Healthy Families of Linn and Benton County, and in her current role as the Health Engagement Director for Cigna Healthcare. She holds a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion/Health Behavior, a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration, and is a Certified Health Educator.

With experience working with a diverse array of populations, Jessica prioritizes equity and inclusion, and continually seeks to address the racial inequities that exist in public health. Public health has always been a passion for Jessica, and she feels grateful that her work empowers individuals to live healthier lives. 

Ma’Adjoa Manu, MPH, Director at Large

Adjoa (Ma’Adjoa) Manu, MPH, has interest in examining policies and systems that promote individual and community well-being. Her passion led to a career transition from accounting to public health. Over the past decade, Ma’Adjoa has partnered with communities and universities in Ghana and the US, as well as international organizations such as the World Health Organization, UNAIDS, and USAID, for projects that include contraceptive use, adolescent sexual health, healthcare access and utilization, key populations size estimation in Ghana; the treatment of pregnant women during birth in healthcare facilities in Ghana, Guinea, Myanmar, and Nigeria, building sustainable communities in Tokyo, and promoting education and family planning as climate solutions.

Ma’Adjoa is an instructor and pursuing a PhD in Community Health at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. She additionally volunteers with organizations to provide resilience training for youth with trauma and those in foster care. She holds a master’s degree in public health and a Bachelor of Science in Administration (Accounting) from Ghana. Ma’Adjoa values community, compassion, and wholeheartedness. In her free time, she enjoys (or is tempted to believe she enjoys) cooking, armchair traveling, exploring pre-colonial ‘Afrika,’ and visiting new places.

Amrita Chakraborty, MPH, DDS, MDS, Director at Large

Amrita Chakraborty, MPH, DDS, MDS, is a pediatric dentist with a strong background in public health and over a decade of clinical experience across the United States and India. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Connecticut, a Masters in Craniofacial and Molecular Biology and a Doctoral degree in Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California. She is also a Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Amrita has dedicated her career to improving children's oral health, particularly for those with special healthcare needs. She presently works as a Pediatric Dentist in Southern Oregon. Her work extends to research in biomimetic dental materials and interprofessional health education, with multiple publications in international journals.

She has served in leadership roles that include President of the Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists at USC and has been involved in community outreach through programs such as the USC Mobile Clinic, which provides care to underserved populations in California.

Menolly Kaufman, PhD, MPH, Director at Large

Dr. Menolly Kaufman (she/her), PhD, MPH, is a perinatal epidemiologist and currently serves as the Director of Analytics and Evaluation at a coordinated care organization. She earned her MPH in Epidemiology from The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and her PhD in Epidemiology from the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. Prior to her current role, she spent many productive years in academic research at the Center for Health Systems Effectiveness (CHSE) at OHSU, where her work focused on the role of health insurance, Medicaid policy, and healthcare financing on maternal and child well-being.

Julie Plagenhoef, RN, MPH, Nursing Section Representative

Julie supports the Nurse-Family Partnership and Babies First! nurse home visiting programs for the Maternal and Child Health section of the Oregon Health Authority. She believes that home visiting changes lives and is honored to be a part of this work for over six years. Prior to joining the MCH team, Julie worked at various times as a pediatric medical and adult trauma nurse, an epidemiologist, a biostatistician, and a Peace Corps Volunteer.

Sharon Coryell, MPH, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Section Representative

Sharon Coryell, MPH, is an epidemiologist who earned her master’s degree from Oregon Health and Science University. She has dedicated the past nine years to work at the Oregon Health Authority in Health Promotions and Chronic Disease Prevention as Tobacco Epidemiologist.

Sharon has also spent the last four years working within a community-based organization, applying her epidemiological expertise to support housing initiatives. By collaborating with the community and partners, Sharon has addressed local health disparities and promoted health equity, ensuring that the houseless population in Clackamas County receive the support and resources they need. These dual roles have allowed Sharon to influence public health policy and practice and make a tangible difference at the community level.

Gregory Sebastian, MPH, Healthy Environment Section Representative

Greg Sebastian, MPH, has a Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management with a focus on natural disaster community prevention/outreach and mitigation. He has a Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice from Oregon State University. Greg has worked in health and sociological research for the past decade, with work on studies ranging from early education intervention, adolescent alcohol abuse risk factors, substance misuse, suicidality, and trauma. He currently works on a study developing a more mobile means of diagnosing hidden hearing loss and audio processing disorders.

Greg has previously worked as a police Community Services Officer and as a wildland firefighter. He has an extensive background in volunteering, including for the Search and Rescue Community Emergency Response Team, where he assisted with the 2009/2010 swine flu vaccination clinics and began his public health journey. He also volunteered with the USCG Auxiliary's Marine Safety and Environmental Protection and Recreational Boating Safety programs, conducting public education and outreach. He has volunteered for several years on the parish council at his local church, and is interested in community prevention education, outreach, and community partnership development.