Sandra Yokley
Co-Director
Pronouns: She/her
Sandra grew up in the Midwest, near St. Louis, Missouri. She received her Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a concentration in diversity and social justice at Southern Illinois University in 2018. She went on to receive her master's in sociology at Washington State University in May 2022. Sandra is passionate about advancing equity in nonprofit organizations; bringing together diverse groups of people to create innovative and sustainable solutions to complex problems; and ensuring that Black communities, indigenous communities, and other communities of color are not forgotten in the environmental movement.
Sandra loves reading in the sun and going on nature adventures with her dog Vladimir. She also loves to write poetry, play piano and travel.
Contact Sandra at sandra@theintertwine.org about the following areas:
- Intertwine Alliance Equity & Inclusion Cohorts
- Diversity-equity-inclusion-justice strategy
- Intertwine Alliance finances & operations
- Intertwine Summit planning committee & logistics
- Regional conservation initiatives
- Grants
Tara Wilkinson
Co-Director
Pronouns: She/her
A print journalist by training, Tara has worked in nonprofit communications and development since moving to Portland in 1999. Prior to joining The Intertwine Alliance in 2014, she worked for Open Adoption & Family Services, Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel, and Oregon Food Bank. Tara is passionate about equitable access to our region's nature, building authentic relationships with partners, and cross-sector issues like houselessness.
Tara spends as much time as she can wandering outside looking for salamanders, frogs, crows and hummingbirds -- and sharing the joys of nature with her 14-year-old son. They also like to cook together, read, sing and dance, camp and spend time with friends.
Contact Tara at tara@theintertwine.org about the following areas:
- Political advocacy & public policy
- Regional park directors meeting
- Communications -- newsletters, website, partner listservs, Outside Voice blog, social media and media inquiries
- Becoming a partner & partner dues
- Corporate sponsorships
- Intertwine Alliance board of directors & committees
- Northwest Family Daycation