Meet The Team
Meet the RAIN Catalysts Team
Our Team on the Ground Knows What it's Like to Start & Scale a Business
Entrepreneurship Navigators are our “Boots on the Ground”. They connect entrepreneurs and innovators to key resources in their communities and work with partners to fill gaps where necessary in order to help elevate the entire ecosystem and enable a culture of possibilities
Meet the Admin Team
The Organizers Behind the Mission: Keeping Our Programs & People Moving Foward
Our Admin Team keeps the engine running. They manage the day-to-day operations, coordinate programs and events, and ensure every detail supports our mission to empower entrepreneurs. Their behind-the-scenes work allows our Catalysts and partners to focus on creating impact in communities across the region
Meet the Innovation Hub Team
The Members of the RAIN Team Empowering the Cascades West Innovation Hub
At the Cascade West Innovation Hub, RAIN Catalysts team members are on the ground helping entrepreneurs from all backgrounds move their ideas forward. We provide 1:1 navigation, resource referrals, and ecosystem connections for innovators and traded-sector businesses in Benton, Lane, Lincoln, and Linn Counties, with a focus on expanding access and building an inclusive regional economy.
Mary Phillips
Our Board of Directors
Visionaries Guiding Our Growth: Leading with Experience, Strategy & Heart
Our Board of Directors provides the vision and guidance that shape our path forward. Drawing on deep experience in business, leadership, and community development, they help steer strategy, ensure accountability, and champion innovation so our organization continues to thrive and grow it’s impact.