Héctor Márquez
Executive Director
Born in Mexico City, Héctor Márquez is an experienced leader in communication, technology, and project management. With a degree in Communication Sciences and Digital Media, Héctor has over 15 years of expertise in AI implementation, localization, and digital transformation, working with global brands like Nike to drive innovation.
He also has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, leading IT development projects to improve digital literacy and engagement in underserved communities. His work with foundations has empowered communities through technology, bridging the digital divide.
A member of Print Arts Northwest (PAN) and an avid guitarist, Héctor blends his professional skills with a passion for the arts. As Executive Director of Historic Parkrose, he is dedicated to fostering community growth and enhancing local initiatives through new technologies and communication strategies.
Annette Stanhope
Outreach Manager
Annette Stanhope has been involved in the Parkrose community for several years, first as Secretary and now as the Chair of the Parkrose Neighborhood Association. Her career path has taken her through many different kinds of communication and information jobs, ranging from technical writing to freelance writing to PR. She has deep roots in Parkrose — Annette bought her grandmother’s house in 2005 but has been visiting the neighborhood since her childhood. She is looking forward to building and strengthening the relationships that Historic Parkrose has with the businesses in the district and connecting them to important resources.
Madeleine (Maddy) Mackay
Marketing Manager
Maddy has been living in NW Portland for just over 10 years. She was born in Scotland and traveled/lived in many countries before and after she became a US resident. She obtained her BA in Human Geography & Psychology from Mount Allison University in Canada, and several other certifications in many disciplines such as Web Development, teaching ESL, and Integrative Nutrition (she’s a multi-passionate!)
Before Historic Parkrose, she worked in digital marketing for small businesses and spent time raising her now 4-year-old son. She loves that she has the opportunity to work at Historic Parkrose because to her, small businesses and communities really are the heart of society, and nurturing this feels like the best way to positively impact others’ lives.
Ed Charles
Board Member
Ed Charles has been a long-time Parkrose resident and business owner. As one of our longest serving board members, Ed brings knowledge of Parkrose, urban development, and community. When Ed isn’t helping businesses in Parkrose, you can find him at the beach.
JR Lilly
Treasurer
JR Lilly was born in Fort Defiance, Ariz., as a member of the Dine (Navajo) Nation. As part of a new generation that straddles a cultural chasm, he leads efforts to further the conversation around defining the role of our generation for both Native and Non-Native communities.
Born and raised on the Navajo Nation amongst a rich culture of generosity, he learned the beauty that comes from centuries of resilience. With the help of his community he survived poverty, domestic violence, and other harsh realities during his childhood. It is this life experience that has created his passion and desire to do as others have done for him. JR wants to help create a preferred future for Native American families.
In his current role as the East Portland Action Plan (EPAP) Advocate, he coordinates the ongoing community group charged to provide leadership and guidance to public agencies on how to strategically address community-identified issues and allocate resources to improve livability in East Portland.
Since an early age he has enjoyed participating in various volunteer and leadership roles that have taught him the value of service. Most recently he has had the pleasure to serve on several nonprofit Board of Directors and Public Advisory Committees, providing him with opportunity to use his skills and talents to address the issues he is most passionate about.
Always eager to seek new possibilities, JR is innovative, venturesome, decisive, trusting, and optimistic. He enjoys talking through tough problems and helping to identify the best solution. He thrives when helping others reach their goals and working towards a common mission.
Leah Maurer
Chair
Leah Maurer has lived in Parkrose since 2009 where she resides with her husband and 3 children. She is very involved with both her neighbors as well as with the community overall. Maurer is thrilled to be working with Historic Parkrose to help develop and build the community of neighbors, businesses, and community officials in Parkrose.
Maurer is a canna-journalist and activist and is one of the owners of The Weed Blog, a cannabis news and information publication, where she serves as the Editorial Lead. She was very involved in cannabis legalization in Oregon, helping found New Approach Oregon, the organization responsible for drafting and campaigning for Measure 91. Additionally, in 2014 Maurer founded a group called Moms for YES on Measure 91 through grassroots efforts alone, which proved to be pivotal in the passage of the Measure, successfully legalizing recreational/adult-use cannabis in the State. While Maurer also does freelance writing, creative marketing consulting and has worn many hats in the cannabis industry, she is a social justice and cannabis activist at the core and hopes to see the prohibition of cannabis end on a federal level, and to see the cannabis conversation normalized across America and, someday, worldwide.
Samantha Montanaro
Secretary
Samantha Montanaro is a chicken lovin’ multi-media artist, graphic designer, event coordinator, gardener, musician, and mom. Samantha is a Parkrose resident who has been doing visual communications and marketing for over 15 years. Since moving to Parkrose in 2014, she has become a passionate advocate for the Parkrose Neighborhood and Historic Parkrose district. Samantha is the Founder and CEO of Prism House, a community event space located in SE Portland.
Samantha joined the board of Historic Parkrose in 2015 and has served in a variety of roles with the non-profit. Samantha was the Historic Parkrose representative on the board of directors of Venture Portland from 2017-2019 and is passionate about helping create a greater sense of community and positivity in Portland — her favorite city in the world!
Ben Batti
Board Member
Ben Batti moved to Parkrose in 2009 with his wife Alison. In 2012 they had their daughter Poppy who would attend Prescott Elementary and then Parkrose Middle School. Ben loves to spend time with his neighbors, having BBQs or walking the neighborhood cleaning up debris. He has fallen in love with Parkrose and actively pushed for sidewalks to be installed on Shaver so kids walking to and from school have a safe route.
Ben joined Historic Parkrose in 2022 and has been eager to help in all the ways he can. As the founder and CEO of Rocket Breakfast, Ben is a passionate advocate for the success and growth of small businesses. With eight years of entrepreneurial experience under his belt, Ben has navigated the highs and lows of building and scaling his own business from the ground up.
Ben also champions initiatives that promote entrepreneurship among underrepresented groups and advocates for policies that foster a conducive environment for small business growth.
Sasha Tenzin
Board Member
Sasha hails from Alaska and has been entrenched and enthusiastically working for mission—driven organizations in the Pacific Northwest over a decade. A more recent Parkrose resident, she is eager to learn more about what makes this place special. Her background spans from building educational programs to leading multi-scale event logistics to connecting our most vulnerable neighbors to their communities. When she’s not in front of supporters, she’s out the field discovering more to love about the great outdoors.
Jen Hudyma
Board Member
Bio Coming Soon!
