Board of Directors

Greg brings more than 27 years of experience as a physical therapist to his role on the Project Youth+ board. A graduate of Northern Arizona University, he has called the Rogue Valley home for over 26 years and was the managing partner of a Grants Pass physical therapy practice he co-founded in 1999, retiring in 2023. Throughout his career, Greg has focused on helping people reach their highest level of health and mobility. He has served on the board of the Kids Wellness Network (formerly Kidzone Community Foundation) since 2009, an organization that promotes physical activity for children, teens, and families. Seeing so many young people in Southern Oregon helped by Project Youth+ inspired Greg and his wife, Lisa, to become longtime supporters of the organization, and he now brings that same commitment to the board. Outside of work, Greg enjoys spending time with Lisa and their dog, Tillie, and getting outdoors on his bike, on the trail, and on the water.

Armando was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States in 1989 with his mother and two sisters to join his father and two brothers. He graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Spanish, originally aiming to become a Spanish teacher. While at SOU, he took part in several leadership programs for minority students, then went on to work as an Admissions Counselor for diversity outreach and recruitment, advising students and families through the college search and admissions process. Since 2009, Armando has worked for his father's forestry company, a role that has connected him to local organizations including the Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship Fund, SOU Youth Programs, and the Providence Foundation. He coaches JV soccer at North Medford High School and enjoys travel, golf, mountain biking, and hiking.

Katie was born and raised in Phoenix, Oregon, and graduated from Phoenix High School in 2015. As a student, she was an active participant in Project Youth+ — known then as College Dreams. She went on to earn a BS in Psychology and Liberal Studies, a BA in Spanish, and certificates in Chicano Latino Studies and Global Studies from Portland State University. After college, Katie moved back home to be closer to her mom and two younger sisters. She's now in her second year with Southern Oregon ESD Migrant Services and is exploring what's next for her career, possibly a move into computer programming.

Kendell believes that all children deserve the best and most wide ranging opportunities possible to help them become productive and successful adults. Kendell was born and raised in Medford, Oregon. She graduated from South Medford High School in 1999. She attended Southern Oregon University and graduated Cum Laude in 2003 with a degree in Chemistry. She then went to law school at the University of Oregon and earned her JD in 2007. She began practicing law in Grants Pass that same year. She was on the Board of Directors for ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum from 2008 to 2013. She was on the Board of Directors for Lovejoy Hospice from 2012 until 2017. She was elected to the Medford School Board in 2023. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs.

Kelly Grover is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Born and raised in Grants Pass, Oregon, she was part of the inaugural cohort of Project Youth+ (formerly College Dreams), making her one of the organization’s original “Dreamers.” Kelly earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has spent much of her career providing mental health services to underserved youth and families, with a focus on increasing access, building resilience, and addressing barriers to care. She is now based in Portland, Oregon, where she works in a group practice setting.

Brenda co-founded the Table Rock Foundation with her friend Phil Hart in 1996 to connect caring people around the world through humanitarian, cultural, and environmental projects. She's long believed that teaching future generations the value of self-worth, and of service above self, is how we improve quality of life for everyone.

Tuula Rebhahn was born and raised on the southern Oregon coast and obtained her Bachelor's degrees in Journalism and Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon. She currently serves as Executive Director of the Siskiyou Field Institute, where she develops education programming and builds community for youth and adults in Josephine County and beyond. She joined the Project Youth+ board in 2026, bringing a decade of experience in non-profit governance and partnership-building. In her free time she enjoys trail running with her dogs, eradicating blackberry vines and attending live music events.

Kat Sands is a Project Youth+ alumna and first-generation college graduate who was born and raised in Southern Oregon. She credits Project Youth+ with helping her see college as something she could achieve. She earned a degree in Philosophy from the University of Oregon and later studied accounting at Southern Oregon University. Today, Kat is a CPA and leads the finance team at an AI company in San Francisco. As a member of the Project Youth+ Board, she is proud to give back to the program that played an important part in her own journey, and to help give future students that same chance to see what is possible.