Board of Directors
The Pangaea Project welcomes talented individuals who believe in our mission and vision, and who will bring skills, experience, diversity and wisdom to the leadership of our organization. For application information, please contact us at info@thepangaeaproject.org.
Jessica Tomforde, President
Cayuse, Inc., Manager of Finance and Administration
Jessica Tomforde is an operations leader who assists organizations in turning their visions into reality through efficient internal systems and financial management. She has worked closely with various entrepreneurs and managers to implement and manage the processes necessary to reach long-term goals. She is passionate about connecting people and facilitating global awareness.
Today, Jessica works at Cayuse overseeing the financial management, human resources, legal contracts and overall office operations. She received her BS in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire. She is thrilled to partner her skills in organization and financial planning with her passion and commitment for a better world.
Jessica Martin, Treasurer
Green Hammer Construction, Office Manager and Human Resources
Aptly once referred to as the "Mama Bird" of the Green Hammer office, Jessica manages to
Originally from Chicago, Jessica holds a BA in Public Relations from Southern Illinois University and a certificate in Human Resources from Portland State University. She moved to Portland 11 years ago and began work within the world of Forest Stewardship Council certification before joining the Green Hammer team. She is an active belly dancer, practitioner of yoga, meditation, and reader of good literature.
Andrew Kalt, Secretary
adidas America, Manager, Compensation and Mobility
Andrew Kalt is a strategic thinker who can take complex situations and find practical solutions. Andrew has worked in small start-up consultancies and large multinational organizations. As a consultant, he focused on helping US employers understand the legal and competitive employment practices as they expanded into new countries around the world. Andrew has a passion to work across cultures and has traveled extensively for work over the last 10 years.
Currently Andrew works at adidas’ US Headquarters in Portland and manages the compensation and relocation functions. Originally from New Jersey, Andrew graduated from Lehigh University (BA, Psychology) and holds an MS degree in Organizational Psychology from Baruch College in NYC. Today Andrew lives in Portland with his wife, son and two dogs.
Jennifer Froistad
Save the Children, Former Country Director (Malawi)
AFS Intercultural Programs, Former President
Jennifer combines a passion for intercultural learning and international development with extensive experience leading nonprofit organizations, where she has held executive positions and served on boards. A Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand she was later appointed Associated Director of the Peace Corps in Washington. Her many years with AFS Intercultural Programs included six years as President of AFS-USA. From 2003-2006 she was Country Director for Save the Children in Malawi. Her extensive consultancies include work with Shorebank Enterprise, Ecotrust and the World Affairs Council of Oregon as well as Save the Children and World Learning. Locally, Jennifer has served on the boards of the Harambee Centre and The Banyan Tree (formerly Ten Thousand Villages) – a nonprofit fair trade store.
Arthur Davis
KBOO Radio, Former Station Manager
Arthur Davis works to change the world in positive ways by bringing business skills to the nonprofit sector. Arthur was a founder of SCRAP, The School and Community Reuse Action Project and worked in fundraising and promotions for seven years at KBOO Community Radio, a grassroots community organization. After earning an MBA and Certificate in Nonprofit Management at Portland State University, he was most recently Station Manager at KBOO, a grassroots community radio station.