Meet the Team
Executive Director; Board Member
Brandi johnson
Brandi is a compassionate leader dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of individuals experiencing houselessness. As the Executive Director of LoveOne, she brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and a deep-rooted commitment to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. With 9 years of experience in social services and nonprofit management, Brandi has developed a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues surrounding houselessness. Her passion for social justice and advocacy has been the driving force behind her career, motivating her to tirelessly work towards solutions that address the root causes of houselessness and provide sustainable support to those in need. Brandi lives in Clackamas County with her husband and two sons.
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Bachelors in Communication from Marylhurst University, Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Mediation from Marylhurst University. Member of Oregon Mediation Association. Board of Directors, Homeless Solutions Coalition of Clackamas County.
Deputy Director
Glen Suchanek
Glen brings a unique perspective and invaluable expertise to his role as Deputy Director of LoveOne, drawing from his own lived experience. His journey from adversity to advocacy has shaped his commitment to supporting others facing similar challenges and has been instrumental in guiding LoveOne's mission. Having navigated the complexities of houselessness firsthand, Glen intimately understands the barriers and obstacles that individuals and families in crisis encounter. His personal experiences have fueled his passion for social justice and his unwavering determination to create meaningful change in the lives of those most in need. Glen lives locally with his wife and his three dogs.
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Lived experience in addiction, houselessness, incarceration and mental health.
MSW, CWSA, CADCIII, CRMII
(Masters in Social Work through Portland State University, Clinical Social Work Associate, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor three and Certified Recovery Mentor two)
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Outreach Supervisor
Aubrey Sorensen
Aubrey is a dedicated advocate and leader in the fight against houselessness, serving as the Outreach Supervisor at LoveOne. With a deep passion for empowering individuals and building supportive communities, Aubrey brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to her role by providing guidance, mentorship, and advocacy for both clients and staff. Her commitment to fostering a culture of empathy and understanding ensures that everyone who walks through the doors of LoveOne feels heard, valued, and supported on their journey towards stability and self-sufficiency. Aubrey is a long time resident of Oregon City where she lives with her husband and five children
Executive Assistant
ila kipilman
Ila joined the LoveOne team in 2023 with lived and professional experience and will graduate from PSU in the winter with a Bachelor of Science. Even behind the scenes, she is passionate about helping the houseless and historically unseen. She enjoys hiking and meditating in nature, British detective shows, and black metal!
Events Manager
Nash Hascall
Nash is a thoughtful leader and an empathetic listener. He is the events manager for LoveOne, overseeing around 17 events a month, with the incredible dedication of our events team. If you know, Nash, you know he is full of love, light, and dedication. He pulls from the diversity of his work experience, including managing catering events, board member of various theater companies, and rural property manager. Nash grew up in Portland and holds deep respect for this land and community. He has been a long-time advocate for tenants rights and is committed to providing services to our neighbors, creating the connections we all seek.
Chairperson; Board Member
Thomas Johnson
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Treasurer; Board Member
Lisa Upshaw
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Board Member
kim campbell
Kim has served on the LoveOne Board of Directors since 2020 and is the coordinator for the monthly Milwaukie North laundry event. She is a lifetime resident of Clackamas county and has worked in the local apparel industry for 30 years. In addition, Kim is active in ministries at GracePointe Church. Camping, cats and crochet are a few of her favorite things. She firmly believes that human dignity should never have to be earned.
Kim lives in Milwaukie with her husband and two children, one mellow yellow lab and two obnoxious cats.
Board Member
sharon coryell
Sharon Coryell is an epidemiologist with a master’s degree from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). She has spent the past 9 years as an Epidemiologist at the Oregon Health Authority, focusing on Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention. In this role, Sharon has contributed to shaping public health policies and practices at a state level, emphasizing the importance of community participatory research and evaluation.
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In addition to her work with the Oregon Health Authority, Sharon has spent the last four years involved with LoveOne, supporting the LoveOne Shower Program, program evaluation, and reporting. Here, she has applied her expertise to support housing initiatives directly within communities. Her passion for community work and fostering connectedness is evident in every aspect of her efforts.
Board Member
Carol Drudis-swainson
Carol Drudis-Swainson is from Upstate New York and is a first generation Marine Veteran. She has been lucky to have been married to her wife Wanda, for over 30 years. She has two amazing children Aidan & Annalyn both at OSU, Honors Program.
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Carol has been with LoveOne since it's inception. She cannot imagine not being involved with LoveOne. She receives more from her co-workers and friends than she could ever give.
Board Member
wanda drudis-swainson
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Board Member
daniel mills
Dan Mills is a devoted father of two and has been happily married to Sarah for over 15 years. Their serendipitous meeting occurred while traveling to a Grocery Outlet company meeting on a Southwest flight bound for Sacramento.
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With an impressive 38-year career in the retail industry, Dan's journey began humbly as a cleanup boy in a meat plant. Through sheer determination and hard work, he climbed the ranks to eventually become the Director of Sales and Merchandising.
For the past 18 years, Dan has been an integral part of Grocery Outlet, with a decade of that tenure spent as an independent owner-operator. His dedication and leadership have garnered numerous accolades for his store, including Training Store of the Year, the Star Award for his district, the Top Merchant Award, and the prestigious Jim Read Award.
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In 2023, under Dan's guidance, his store received recognition for its outstanding sales performance in the wine department. Additionally, the store stands proud as one of the top twenty stores contributing to the Independence from Hunger initiative.
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Dan is a dedicated volunteer and community leader with nearly three years of service on the Board of Directors for Love One of Milwaukie. Passionate about making a difference, Dan actively participates in the Milwaukie South event twice a month, where he helps provide essential services and support to those in need.
Board Member
max sabo
Max was born and raised in West Linn, Oregon. He started his career as a pharmaceutical sales representative, then transitioned to sales data analytics. After 20 years in corporate America, he moved back to Oregon City to take care of his parents and start his own business.
In 2021, Max and his partner, Brad Sabo started Brax Laundry. Max and Brad worked with LoveOne even before the Oregon City location opened to ensure we could offer laundry and shower services.
Today, Brax Laundry is located in Oregon City, Molalla and Estacada.
Max joined the LoveOne board in 2023 and is proud to be in a position that can make a meaningful and positive impact on the local communities.