Next Step PRC Board Members
Vonda and her husband moved to La Grande in the summer of 2018. shortly afterward, Vonda joined Next step as both a board member and as Executive Director. Vonda is passionate about serving, equipping, and encouraging Next Step clients. In her spare time Vonda enjoys spending time with family and friends, beautifying her home, doing woodworking crafts, and reading.
Vonda B, Executive Director
Tami was initially a client at Next Step over 30 years ago. After experiencing her own healing, she became passionate about coming alongside others so they can experience this healing and freedom as well. Tami has served at Next Step in the Post Abortion Healing program for several years and is now excited to have the opportunity to support Next Step as a board member
Tami H, Secretary
Saty joined the Next Step family in Spring of 2022 as a board member, and almost exactly a year later, she became Director of Development. She loves writing and design, and is excited about using these passions within the Next Step mission. Saty grew up in a family who fostered many children, and wrote a novel based on the true stories of kids she knew. She loves to travel, spends lots of time outside with her husband and young son, and enjoys fixing up old houses with her family.
Saty C, Director of Development
Steve has a long history of speaking up for the unborn. He also brings to the board a depth of experience from his work in print media, as an advocate for men with criminal convictions, and as a leader at his church. Steve is a proud husband, dad, and grandpa who enjoys camping and horseback trips with family!
Steve D, Board Chair
Laura joined the next step board as treasurer in 2015. She and her husband moved to la grande in 2010 and have two children. Laura worked as a registered nurse before choosing to stay home and care for her kids. at Next step, She is passionate about helping individuals learn how to foster and develop healthy relationships in both dating and family life. in her free time she enjoys working with fearful or traumatized horses to give them new confidence.
Laura P, Treasurer
irwin has been with next step from the beginning. before next step opened in 1992 he participated on the panel that turned next step from an idea into a reality. he has served on the board since it was founded shortly after we opened. irwin has been a preaching pastor for over 50 years and serves as the spiritual advisor for next step. He said goodbye to his wife, carol, in june of 2012. their house is known for its beautiful porch view of the grande ronde valley.
Irwin S, Member
Randy became part of the Next Step team initially by helping develop our Men’s Mentorship program, and shortly after that became a board member. Being a Correctional Nurse for 23 years, he has a passion for helping men through their struggles; this passion led him to Next Step after retirement. Growing up in a large family, Randy watched his parents mentor many individuals throughout his childhood, which planted the seed that turned into his passion for mentoring men. Randy enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting and most of all, spending time with his family, friends and grandkids.
Randy U, Member
Anne has served at next step for 25 years as both a client advocate and as a board member. Her passion is volunteering and encouraging clients. In her spare time anne loves being with her grandchildren, meeting new people, flower gardening, cooking, and sewing. she loves our earn while you learn program, saying, “there’s many topics and classes to choose from… I have been taking some of them myself and I recommend them highly!”
Anne J, Member
Vicki has been serving at next step long enough to be doing pregnancy tests for the daughters of former clients! Vicki has served as director and now serves as a client advocate. She and her husband have three children. at next step she loves making new friends and connecting with old friends. Vicki is impressed by the courage and sacrifices of young parents who are determined to succeed no matter what cards they’ve been dealt.
Vicki G, Member
Next Step PRC Directors
Vonda B, Executive Director
Vonda joined Next Step PRC as both a board member and as Executive Director in the fall of 2018 after moving to La Grande with her husband. Vonda is passionate about seeing lives changed by serving, equipping, and encouraging Next Step clients. In her spare time Vonda enjoys spending time with family and friends, beautifying her home and yard, working on woodworking crafts, and cozying up by the fireplace with a good book!
Karen H, Director of Client Services
Karen came to Next Step in the fall of 2023 as a Client Advocate. She later took the role of Office Assistant, and now is the Director of Client Services. Karen is passionate about people and walking alongside them whether it is their best day or their worst. Karen moved to the La Grande area in 2012 where she currently lives partially off grid. She has four kids with only one left at home. Karen's hobbies are her grandkids, backpacking, raising animals, and baking.
Saty C, Director of Development
Saty joined the Next Step family in Spring of 2022 as a board member, and almost exactly a year later, she became Director of Development. She loves writing and design, and is excited about using these passions within the Next Step mission. Saty grew up in a family who fostered many children, and wrote a novel based on the true stories of kids she knew. She loves to travel, spends lots of time outside with her husband and young son, and enjoys fixing up old houses with her family.