Matthew Packwood
executive director
Matthew is founder and executive director of Oregon Origins Project. His work for the project has been supported by Ronni Lacroute, the Regional Arts and Culture Council, Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, Oregon Cultural Trust, Reed College, and University of Oregon. Matthew is also a composer, and his string quartet Oregon Origins: Seven Wonders had its album release in early 2024 and continues to be performed across the state. For many years Matthew co-produced the WGBH Radio program of American classical music Art of the States, which received awards from the Aaron Copland Fund for Music and National Endowment for the Arts. A Portland resident since 2007, Matthew is currently on staff at Reed College.
Board of Directors
Ian Madin president
Hiiné Jacqueline DePoe secretary
Molly Baer Kramer treasurer
Fred A. Hill, Sr.
Joon Park
Artistic Advisors
Sara Jean Accuardi playwright
Christine Bourdette artist
Acosia Red Elk dancer
Ken Selden conductor
Stephanie Snyder curator
Oregon Origins Project wishes to thank the following people who have supported the project through their insights and expertise:
Jesse Beers
Ellen Morris Bishop
Emily Cain
Courtney Cloyd
Bobbie Conner
Nan Curtis
Karl Davis
Matt Davis
Hiiné Jacqueline DePoe
Kate Duffly
Jennifer Karson Engum
Nancy Floyd
Colleen Gotze
Patrick Green
Juniper Harrower
Fred A. Hill, Sr.
Rob Klavins
Sally Kosey
Molly Baer Kramer
Peter Ksander
Ian Madin
Laura (Cales) Matalka
Sheena McFarland
Daniele McKay
Brian Mohr
Kris Norris
Elias Packwood
Dina Pavlis
Vanessa Pronovost
Justin Quaempts
Jacob Reid
Brian Saunders
Peter Schuyler
Gwen Snyder
Jacy Sohappy
Esther Stutzman
Rusty Newton Tennant
Kelly Timchak
Robert Turlington
Inés Voglar Belgique
Wilson Wewa
Kathy Wu
Courtney Yilk
Shirod Younker
Rich Wandschneider
Blue Basin