Dear Mazama members and friends,
After two years of service, Rebekah Phillips has announced her decision to step down as Executive Director, effective July 31, 2025.
We are deeply grateful for the impact she’s made. Under her leadership, the organization has grown stronger—strengthening relationships with volunteers and stakeholders, improving operations, expanding our professional staff, and helping shape our strategic direction. Her work has positioned us well for the road ahead.
While change can be challenging, this transition offers an opportunity to reflect on our evolving needs and identify a new leader to guide the Mazamas into its next chapter. On behalf of the entire board, I thank Rebekah for her many contributions and wish her continued success.
The board has formed a transition team to manage interim planning, and we will keep the membership informed as more details become available.
With gratitude,
Debbie Dwelle, Board President
Dear friends,
Recently I made the difficult decision to step down as your Executive Director, with my final day set for July 31, 2025.
Over the past few years, we’ve made real strides together, and I’m deeply grateful to the members, supporters, and staff who have made this work possible. As the Mazamas continues to evolve, I hope this transition will serve as an invitation—an opportunity for you, the community, to help shape what comes next.
As for me, I’m taking a rare pause to reflect and recharge. But I’m not going far—I began this journey a member, and I’ll continue to remain one.
Thank you all for your support, passion, and belief in this community. It’s been an honor to serve and walk alongside each of you.
With gratitude,
Rebekah Phillips