Devan Richards, MSW, CSWA

Contact Email: devan@bgcbend.org Phone: (541)617-2877 Why are you involved with Boys & Girls Club? It’s always been my goal to work with youth and being involved with the club gives me the ability to provide youth in Bend with an environment where they feel empowered, safe, and supported. Being able to help youth thrive and reach […]

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Derek Evans

Email: Derek@bgcbend.org Phone: (541)617-2877   Why are you involved with Boys & Girls Clubs? I joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend to help create a healthy and safe space for the kids of Bend. After studying Sociology and Psychology at the University of Oregon, I knew that there was lots of work to do […]

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Jeffrey Beach

Contact Email: Jeffrey@bgcbend.org Phone: (541)617-2877   Why are you involved with Boys & Girls Clubs? I am involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs because I wanted to work in a field where I get to make a difference in the lives of students in my community. I care about students having supportive adults in their […]

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Alice Ivie

Contact Email: alice@bgcbend.org Phone: (541)617-2877   Alice began in nonprofits as a volunteer, and directly witnessed what a difference we each can make in other’s lives. This experience ignited a desire in her to be more involved in her communities and give back through her career path. She believes in the power of community, and she has […]

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Whitney Eskelson

Contact Email: ​​whitney@bgcbend.org Phone: (541) 617-2877   Why are you involved with Boys & Girls Clubs? As a staff member for over a decade, I believe wholeheartedly in the Boys & Girls Club’s mission. To see our members succeed in various ways each day fills my heart and soul. What path did you take to end […]

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Bess Goggins

Contact Email: bess@bgcbend.org Phone: 541-617-2877 Beginning in July 2021, Bess has brought with her a career oriented towards education, development, communications, and nonprofit management, as well as a love for the community and the outdoors. Bess’ background includes leading a literacy council in Western North Carolina; teaching third grade in the 9th Ward of New Orleans; […]

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