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Dedicated volunteer board members strengthening support and improving the lives of children and families across Central Oregon
Family Access Network (FAN) welcomes newest member, Mike Richards of Bend, Oregon, to its Board of Directors. Mike brings a unique combination of strategic leadership, deep roots in Oregon, and a heartfelt commitment to community wellness, which makes him an ideal addition to the board. The FAN Foundation is the 501(c)(3) arm of FAN, founded in 2006 to support the long-term fiscal sustainability of the Family Access Network program. The FAN Foundation exists to raise funds, increase community awareness, and support the operations of FAN advocates’ work in Central Oregon schools.
A native Oregonian, Mike was born and raised in a small town in Northeast Oregon. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Oregon State University and a Master’s degree in Health Policy and Administration from Washington State University. Mike began his career in healthcare finance before moving into medical group operations leadership. He currently serves as Vice President of Business Development for St. Charles Health System, which operates hospitals and clinics across Central Oregon. Since moving to the region in 2010, Mike and his family have made Central Oregon their home. He enjoys backpacking, fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors with his wife and two sons.
Unique to Central Oregon, FAN began in 1993 and currently employs 28 advocates at 66 sites in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. These advocates work tirelessly to help families break the cycle of poverty. The direct placement of FAN advocates within schools allows FAN to effectively reach and connect children and families in need to the essential resources to thrive.
To learn more about the Family Access Network, please visit familyaccessnetwork.org or call (541) 693-5675.
Family Access Network’s mission is to offer assistance, possibility and hope to Central Oregon families in need by connecting them with crucial resources that will help children flourish in school and in life. Every year, FAN advocates improve the lives of over 7,500 children and family members in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties.
