Board of Directors

Eli Schroppel LPC

Board Chair

Eli Schroppel is a licensed Psychotherapist in Hood River Oregon. His clinical experience has ranged from community nonprofits, Wilderness and Adventure therapy, academic research on therapeutic alliance, High Performance and Sports Psychology, Corporate and Organizational Psychology and, most recently, private practice here in the Columbia River Gorge. In his practice Eli specializes in suicidality, self harm, trauma and high performance psychology. Eli graduated from Portland State University, completed and published his Post-graduate work at the University of Edinburgh.

Jody Sturdy O'Connor MEd MSc

Board Chair

Jody is the owner and Director of Research and Evaluation at Colibri Consulting. Before starting her own business, she spent years working as an educator, nonprofit program manager and scientist - working with communities in the Pacific Northwest, New Mexico, Ecuador, Alaska and South Africa. She deeply enjoys using Popular Education and participatory research (in both English and Spanish) to empower nonprofits and the communities they serve. Living in the Columbia River Gorge with her husband and 2 kids, she embraces playing outside as a key part of emotional and physical wellness.

Kathleen Pratt ND

Kathleen Pratt is a naturopathic physician and midwife in Hood River Oregon. Her clinical experience has ranged from community clinics such as Outside In in Portland Oregon to more recently private practice here in the Columbia River Gorge. In her practice Kathleen focuses on functional medicine- to create optimization in all aspects of health- physical, mental and emotional. This includes supporting the current symptoms, as well as identifying what has led to these symptoms and how to create health moving forward in the manner of prevention. The importance of cultivating relationships with the natural environment and community are stressed in addition to focusing on health and vitality. Kathleen grew up in rural Maine with nature right outside her backdoor. These early years created a love of the nature that continues to be a priority in her life today with her family. Kathleen lives in the Gorge community with her husband and eight year old daughter. Together they explore the water and mountains in their truck camper- which they live and travel in for four months each fall. When at home she keeps busy biking, kiting, skiing and spending time in her garden with her beehives and chickens.

Roman Moretti

Roman is a teacher in Hood River who is passionate about serving the youth of our community. Ever since he was a teen, he has felt a deep connection to wilderness and outdoor adventures, whether he is hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, or just sitting quietly in a meadow. You can find him chasing waterfalls, playing in various sports leagues, snowshoeing and snowboarding, and adventuring with my wife and son.