ABOUT US

Stacy Fields (she/her), Director

Stacy, a native of Southern Oregon, has spent her entire life in the region, raising her two children alongside her spouse. One of her children experiences a disability, which has shaped Stacy’s perspective and fueled her passion for making a positive impact in the community. As a Strong Start graduate and a Certified Public Health Worker, Stacy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. Beyond her professional achievements, Stacy cherishes spending quality time with her family, tending to her garden, hosting gatherings, dancing, and bringing joy to others through her sense of humor. Her deep-rooted appreciation for community has led her to pursue this position, as she firmly believes that we are all stronger when we come together. Stacy eagerly looks forward to building meaningful relationships with individuals who experience disability, their families, and the community as a whole.

Currently, Stacy participates in committees and councils such as the Oregon Consortium of Family Networks, Oregon Health Authority’s Disability Equity Collaborative, Oregon Developmental Disability Services Children’s Services Advisory Group, Oregon’s Developmental Disability Coalition, Oregon Department of Education’s State Advisory Council for Special Education, Southern Oregon Education Services District’s Regional Advisory Committee, Southern Oregon Early Learning Hub Agency Advisory Council, Board of Directors for The Arc Jackson County, Jackson Youth Systems of Care Committee, Jackson County Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education Council, Board of Directors for The Valley School of Southern Oregon, and Southern Oregon Success’s Family Advisory Committee.