Welcome to Grow Lincoln County

Emily has worked as the Administrative Office Manager for OSU Lincoln County Extension since June 2020. This position has given her the flexibility to serve her community in many different ways including Disaster Recovery, Juntos en Colaboracion, Septic and Well Repair/Replacement Program and outreach on all extension programming offered in Lincoln County. Emily is looking forward to working with Grow Lincoln County to create another avenue for community to come together.

With over 25 years of experience working with grassroots nonprofits and community action, Diana J. Teem has dedicated her career to supporting underserved communities. As the previous Executive Director at Olalla Center and Community Relations & Development Director at Community Services Consortium, in Lincoln, Benton and Linn counties,Oregon, she has become a well-respected leader in the field of community health and development.

Throughout her career, Diana has developed and implemented numerous innovative programs aimed at supporting individuals and families facing a range of challenges. Her work has focused on addressing the needs of those experiencing poverty, youth and families navigating health crises, and marginalized communities such as immigrants and the LGBTQ+ population.

In addition to her nonprofit work, Diana brings a unique perspective from her experience as the owner/operator of a small organic farm. This hands-on experience has reinforced her strong belief in the importance of supporting access to healthy, nutritious food for all. She brings that passion to her role as a Board Member of Grow Lincoln County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting local agriculture and improving food security in the community. Diana has long advocated for sustainable, community-based food systems and has worked to make fresh, organic produce accessible to local families in need.

A compassionate and collaborative community leader, Diana excels in creating programs and services that are not only responsive to the needs of the community but also forward-thinking in terms of sustainability and impact. She is known for her ability to bring diverse groups together to develop creative solutions that foster positive change and improve the lives of those who need it most.

Diana's strong background in program development, her dedication to food access, and her belief in inclusion make her a powerful advocate for the individuals and communities she serves.

Renée grew up in Oregon.  After completing her studies at the University of Oregon, she participated in a traveling, residential AmeriCorps program for two years.  That program enabled her to serve in many communities on varied projects and meet many different types of people.  From there she backpacked thoughout Central America for a few months and came home and started a family.  She has worked in many capacities- as an educator, in solid waste and recycling, in sustainability at a brewery, and for OSU's Master Gardener program.  She draws a great deal of inspiration from the hard work and commitment of others and truly appreciates the opportunity to be surrounded by those who have a passion for helping others and the environment.

I was born in the country of Ecuador. As a teenager, I left Ecuador looking for a better future for myself and my family. I had the opportunity to travel around countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia performing traditional Andean music. I moved to the US in 2001. I worked as a full-time musician to support my growing family for many years. A few years ago, I was given the opportunity to work for the Lincoln County School District as a bilingual tutor with K-2 students. Currently, I work for the Arcoiris Cultural and Olalla Center program as a CHW and Program Manager. My job provides me the opportunities to have a direct connection to the Latinx, Indigenous and Migrant populations in Lincoln County. I am committed to helping the community and being there when they need me. My goal is to make a difference in people's lives and empower them so they can be the change in the future.