Our Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Shawn Fischer
TFR Co-Chair
Molly Botsford
TFR Board Member
David Wardwell
TFR Co-Chair
Recruiter
Dave is a native Oregonian and lives in SE Portland with his wife and youngest son. He has a son and daughter at OSU as well. Dave has been a career recruiter since the late 90’s. He first got involved with non-profit boards when his kids were playing youth soccer. He served on one of the largest youth soccer boards in Oregon and the last five years served as president. His experience on that board was rewarding and he wished to continue serving in that way. After hearing about The Family Room at church he approached one of our current board members and asked to learn more. He is excited to help with The Family Room and support the organization to help it continue to impact our family reunification mission.
Jessica Johnson
TFR Board Secretary
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Jessica’s journey with The Family Room has been multifaceted and deeply personal. Initially, she engaged with TFR as a parent, benefiting from the organization’s support during a critical period of reuniting and bonding with her children. Her experiences during this time were transformative, not only in her role as a mother but also in her overall personal development. The compassionate assistance from TFR staff played a significant part in her journey, leaving her with a lasting sense of gratitude and a desire to give back.
Furthering her connection with TFR, Jessica participated as an intern through the Bachelor of Social Work program at Portland State University. In this role, she offered heartfelt support to parents navigating the complexities of family reunification, including dealing with the Department of Human Services, court mandates, and treatment requirements. Her unique perspective, shaped by her own experiences, added immense value to her contributions in this role.
Today, Jessica continues her dedication to TFR as the Board Secretary. Her holistic view, informed by her personal and professional experiences, is invaluable in guiding the organization’s mission. Jessica’s commitment to TFR is unwavering, driven by her deep appreciation for the organization’s impact on her life and her ongoing desire to contribute to this meaningful cause.
Jenny Peters
TFR Board Member
Missional Volunteer
Jenny is a life long Oregonian. She lives with her husband Keith, sweet golden retriever, Riley, and has 2 adult daughters that also reside in the PNW. Most of her adult life has been spent as a family caregiver and community-focused volunteer. Serving and working in the schools, her church, and many organizations, such as TFR, have been incredibly rewarding.
Jenny has been involved with the Family Room since her niece, Kimberlee founded it in 2014.
After more than a decade of participation in the organization she is assured of it’s need, mission, and goals now more than ever. As TFR’s core values state: “We commit ourselves to this work out of faith, and a desire to follow Jesus’ example of loving people wholly, regardless of their past or present circumstances.” Jenny is honored to serve on the board.
