Board of Directors and Staff

Jan Eggleston has been the Executive Director of Deschutes Children’s Foundation for the past 14 years. She is a native Hoosier and earned her undergraduate degree at Indiana University, but has lived in Bend for 35 years. She and her husband, Paul, have seven children and 71/2 grandchildren. 

Jan is committed to the children of the community and to strengthening the organizations that serve them. She has served on several local nonprofit boards, including the Bend-LaPine School Board for 11 years, she is currently a member of the TACS board of directors, and co-chairs the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) Steering Committee, and is also a member of the Rotary Club of Bend. Jan is a founder of the Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon (NNCO). She lives her passion for nonprofit work through her efforts to bring continuing education and networking opportunities to the local level.

“Deschutes Children’s Foundation makes it possible for many other nonprofits to do the amazing work that helps kids and families live healthier, happier, more productive lives. This, in turn, creates a healthier community, which is good for us all. I am extremely fortunate to be able to shepherd DCF, which is an active partner in this work.”