Things I’ve Learned
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Things I’ve Learned: Executive Director Kat Mastrangelo

Volunteers in Medicine, Clinic of the Cascades
by BendNest Editorial

Who are your role models?  I had the fortunate timing to work with the founding board members of Volunteers in Medicine: Jim Petersen, Jim Lussier, Bob Hakala, MD and Ron Carver, MD. They represent the epitome of a lifetime in service to others. They used their skills and connections to create a Central Oregon institution that […]

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Meet Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang

Phil Chang is a two-term Deschutes County Commissioner, 21-year resident of Bend and most importantly, the proud father of Bend Senior High student, Max.
by The Source Staff

You have a long history of public service. Where does your inspiration come from? My grandparents were public servants and elected officials within the Nationalist government in China during the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Having fled the mainland during the communist takeover, my parents appreciated being welcomed to the United States, essentially as war refugees. […]

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Avatar photo by Darris Hurst

Meet Ranae Staley, Executive Director, The Giving Plate Recently, The Giving Plate, a local non-profit that runs a food pantry in Bend for those in need, earned a $15,000 award reserved for the organization that raised the most funds as part of the 2021 Central Oregon Gives campaign. The organization raised more than $259,000! At […]

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On the Air: Meet local DJ, Kris Arnold
The Source Staff

After working at Atlantic Records in L.A. for 12 years as VP of alternative promotion, Kris Arnold made her way to Bend, Ore., where she has made her home for the past 14 years. Presently, she DJ’s for local station, 92/9, is their musical director and hosts the local show, Highway 97 every Tuesday. Kris […]

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A Peek into the Life of Carrie Douglass
The Source Staff

Carrie has been a teacher, school & district leader, education philanthropist and national non-profit executive. She is currently opening The Haven, a coworking space and social hub “by women, for everyone.” Carrie was elected to the Bend-La Pine School Board in 2017 and is also the President of the Cascade Relays Foundation and the co-Event […]

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Meet Sue Stendahl, owner and operator of the Cottage Day Care in Bend
The Source Staff

Sue is the mother of two daughters, Hannah and Haley, who are now 38 and 29. With her daughter, Hannah, she runs the Cottage. Haley has worked with them too in many different capacities.  At the day care, they care for 70 to 80 kids on a daily basis—they guide, teach, nurture and actually parent them […]

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