Graham joined William Temple House in May 2023. He most recently served 24 years at Mercy Corps in Portland, in a range of senior positions in fundraising, marketing, program operations, and strategic initiatives. He has also served as Interim Regional Director in the Americas, and has led large and diverse teams of over 90 people while meeting programmatic, revenue, and expenditure goals from $1M to $60M. In addition to his work at Mercy Corps, he has served as a shelter volunteer with Transition Projects and a board member with the Portland Fruit Tree Project. After 20+ years of partnering with people around the world to create positive changes in their communities, Graham is eager to bring his skills and experience to bear on crucial social justice issues in Portland.

gcraft@williamtemple.org

Alicia is thrilled to be living in Portland and excited to have the joined the team at William Temple House as Thrift Store Director. A lifelong West Coaster, Alicia has boomeranged from LA to the Northwest and back again twice. Alicia has extensive experience in used books, which is where she learned to assess collectible and rare books, the joys of discovering treasure among other people’s cast-off belongings and how to properly alphabetize Mc’s and Mac’s. Used merchandise has always appealed to her for a variety of reasons both practical and personal so the thrift store is like a playground, as it offers some new treasure each day!

aellingwood@williamtemple.org

Missy joined William Temple House in January 2025, bringing with her nearly 15 years of experience in clinical practice and program development. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from PSU in 2016, along with a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from PSU’s Institute on Aging. She is guided by the five principles of Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment. She is passionate about advancing equity and accessibility in mental health care and is honored to support the mission and community of William Temple House. In her personal time, Missy enjoys movies, cooking, and cuddling with her adorable dog, Abbey.

mfry@williamtemple.org

Najia joined William Temple House in August of 2025. For over 20 years, Najia has had the privilege of working alongside awe-inspiring communities in highly fragile settings around the world. Born and raised in Pakistan, Najia has called Oregon home for more than half her life. A graduate of the University of Oregon, she has worked in the Pacific Northwest, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Najia’s previous roles include Chief Program Officer at Relief International, Founding Executive Director of the Children’s Public Private Partnership (CP3), and a variety of leadership roles at Mercy Corps, including Regional Director for the Caucasus, Central and South Asia. Najia has a deep-rooted respect for the power of communities and is a firm believer that complex problems require systems-level solutions, which are best-delivered through value-added partnerships.

nhyder@williamtemple.org

Cliff is the main point of contact for volunteering and community outreach opportunities. He is a Certified Volunteer Administrator with more than 20 years of nonprofit experience. Cliff has worked at William Temple House since 2009.

cjohnson@williamtemple.org

Lucas joined William Temple House in May 2024. He brings eight years of experience in finance roles within the non-profit performing arts sector. Lucas holds an MBA from Willamette University and is dedicated to leveraging his financial expertise to support the mission of William Temple House. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Lucas is a classically trained tenor who enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, traveling, and practicing his freshman woodworking skills. He is excited to contribute to the William Temple House team and support our important work in the community.

lwelsh@williamtemple.org