Terri Wiley, Executive Director
Terri Wiley, MPA, joined OWLS as the new executive director in April 2025. Terri’s experience includes more than 25 years in nonprofit service and leadership, including extensive work to promote equity in professional fields. She has dedicated her career and volunteer time to mission-driven work, taking on management, marketing, strategic planning, and more.
Erika Kelly, Outgoing Program Coordinator
Erika (they/them) joined the OWLS staff in 2023. Erika was born and raised in Northern New Jersey. They transplanted to the West Coast after completing their BSW at Wheelock College in Boston. Prior to joining OWLS, Erika has been managing business operations and volunteering on nonprofit boards in Portland for over a decade. Outside of work, Erika enjoys building large-scale community art projects, participating in ICS exercises, & competing in triathlon races.
Jo Salicos-Murphy, Incoming Program & Membership Coordinator
Jo Salicos-Murphy (she/her) joined the OWLS staff as Program and Membership Coordinator in January 2026. A longtime resident of the Portland area, she received her BA in Music from Portland State, before shifting focus to her growing family. For over ten years, Jo has been immersed in nonprofits centered on building community and championing their membership through resources, advocacy, and networking. When not at work or volunteering, Jo can be found with her family, in a book, at the marimba, or on adventure with her ‘paw-fice’ assistant, Harley.
