Removing Barriers So Every Child Is Ready To Learn

About Us

The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools is an independent, 501(c)3 educational non-profit corporation established in 1988 by Dr. Jim Parsley, VPS Superintendent (1980 to 2002). Dr. Parsley saw what students came to school “without” and established the Foundation to help meet those needs.

The Foundation supports students across all 37 Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) through the generous donations from school employees, parents, students, community members and businesses. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business, community and education leaders.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools is committed to listen and take action around safety and social justice to ensure a more equitable and inclusive future for all students. In the coming months, we will be taking steps to further define how this will be included in our organization for permanent change. We invite you to join us in our shared commitment to this valuable work.

Mission

We create opportunities to cultivate and inspire student success.

Vision

All students are prepared, confident and excited to learn.

Cause

Getting kids to school healthy, happy and ready to learn!

Thank You to Our Board

2023-24 Board of Directors

Board Officers:

Jeff Fisher | American Family Insurance – President
Amy Reeves | OnPoint Credit Union – Vice-President
Dan Medak | iQ Credit Union – Treasurer
Sara Elkins | Community Member – Secretary
Amy Davis | Umpqua Bank – Immediate Past President

Members:​

Jamie Anderson | Vancouver Education Association*
Dr. Ileana Bembenek | Ivy Wellness Clinic
Mark Cain | VPS Middle School Principal*
Samuel Crawford | WSUV Student & VPS Graduate
Abby Davis | VPS High School Principal*
Michael Florea | Columbia Credit Union
Shanda Haluapo | Clark College
Trevor Hayward | Hayward Uskoski and Associates, Inc.
Joy Johnson | Keller Williams Premier Partners
Rebecca Kempton | Vancouver PTA*
Chris Magaña | IMS Capital Management, Inc.
Spencer Oien | US Bank
Bill Oman | Executive Director of Teaching & Learning, VPS*

Felisciana Peralta | Puget Sound Educational Services District
Sue Simon | LakeShore Design Studio
Dr. Jeffery Snell | Superintendent, VPS*
Steve Stoll | VPS Elementary School Principal*
Jenny Thompson | Executive Director, FVPS*
Kelly Usselman | Community Member
Nicole Vigil | Vancouver Police Department
Lori Wick | Umpqua Bank
Ralph Willson | LSW Architects
Sandra Zavala-Ortega | VPS Board Member*

*Ex-Officio

Our Staff

Jenny Thompson
Executive Director
360.313.4723
Jenny.Thompson@vansd.org

Lisa Haberthur
Finance Manager
360.313.4726
Lisa.Haberthur@vansd.org

Ryan Green
Social Media Coordinator
360.313.4732
Ryan.Green@vansd.org

Timothea Sutton-Antonucci
Partnership & Development Manager
360.313.4725
Timothea.Sutton@vansd.org

Kamani Velez
Development Associate
360.313.4730
Kamani.Velez@vansd.org

 
Interested in joining our team? Click here to see the job description for the Director of Development position we are hiring for.