Laurel lives on the beautiful North Oregon Coast in Astoria and started her business, Grace Guardian & Fiduciary Services, LLC in 2018. She is a self-proclaimed Starbucks snob who likes to have fun with friends and family. Laurel is also a soccer mom, but without the minivan! She's a kind, caring, and compassionate person who also loves to laugh.  She loves being outside exercising or enjoying the sun when all possible. 

Kali Jensen is the owner of Succession PDX, LLC. She has a background as a trust officer and an attorney, and opened her own business as a professional fiduciary in 2022.  In addition to being on the GCAO board, Kali proudly serves on the development committee of the local non-profit Guardian Partners.  She lives in southeast Portland with her husband and two big dogs.

Giselle is Co-Owner of Oregon Advocates, LLC. She is certified by the Center for Guardianship Certification as a National Certified Guardian and certified by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners as a Certified Dementia Practitioner. She is also a Notary Public for the State of Oregon. When not serving on the board for the GCA, she serves as the Soldier and Family Readiness Group Leader (SFRG), for Hotel Company (FSC CAV), 145 Brigade Support Battalion, and serves on the board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

John Koch is an estate planning and administration attorney located in West Linn, Oregon. John regularly provides legal advice and representation to Oregon fiduciaries, including guardians, conservators, trustees, personal representatives, and more. He enjoys the diversity of his clients, and is motivated to help them face the many everyday challenges that can arise in fiduciary work.

Jennie Shipley joined the the GCA Board in December of 2022 and has been a National Certified Guardian since 2019. Jennie has 15 years of experience in the mental health field, including managing crisis teams and a residential program.

Andrea is the Owner of AROM Guardianship Services and AROM Legal Nurse Consulting in Medford Oregon. After working in healthcare for 20 years, Andrea became a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, a National Certified Guardian, and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Andrea enjoys helping protected elders maximize their independence and live their lives with dignity and respect. In addition to her work, Andrea is a proud wife and mother who enjoys music, camping, and animals.