Adapting to an Aging World

 The Jessie F. Richardson Foundation is committed to enhancing the efficacy and impact of the world's response to the global aging crisis.

Get Involved

Volunteer with elders at an Assisted Living community

Ask about internship opportunities in global aging, activities programs, marketing, fundraising, IT, and events planning.

For more opportunities to get involved in the JFR Foundation email or call us at (503) 408-4756

Who We Are

Dr. Keren Brown Wilson, founder and president of the Jessie F. Richardson Foundation is well known for her work on the forefront of housing and long-term care issues for seniors.  Dr. Wilson is also a professor at Portland State University in the Institute on Aging, and strongly believes in independence, dignity, and the provision of residential facilities that replicate homes.

 

Board of Directors

Chair: Keren Brown Wilson

Vice-Chair: Gloria Cavanaugh

Treasurer: Janet Sehon

Council of Advisors

Connie Baldwin

Richard Browdie

Eli Cohen, JD

Michael DeShane, PhD

Mauro Hernandez, PhD

Robert Hudson, PhD

Elsworth P. Ingraham

Robert Kane, MD

Rosalie Kane, PhD

Marshall Kapp, MPH, JD

Max B. Rothman, JD

Susan Reinhard, RN, PhD

George Maddox, PhD

Jordan Tobin, MD

Steven Vick

Aukjen Ingraham

Armando Navarro

Karen Shimada

Gary Withers