Jack (He/Him/His) spent his formative years on the lookout for pneumatic tubes, trap doors, and zip lines. Since then, he has worked primarily with startups in the medical staffing industry, earning the Portland Business Journal's 100 Fastest Growing Companies Award three times. He holds an MBA from Willamette University and is the COO for Scribe-X and Med-X Medical Staffing. His oldest daughter grew up at the old Portland Children’s Museum and is still today referred to by her nickname, Flip. His youngest deserves a children’s museum nearby, as do all children in our community.

Tya (She/Her/Hers) joined the FLIP board of directors in 2022. She is a mother of three young children, a health care provider, a community volunteer, and a longtime resident of Washington County.

Tya earned her Pharmacy Doctorate from Oregon State University and OHSU. She is now a clinical pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente. She has served on various boards including Beaverton City Library Advisory Board and Washington County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. She currently serves as an elected on the Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD) Board of Directors. She also is an avid volunteer within the Beaverton School District teaching art literacy to elementary school children.

Tya and her family love to travel and spend time with extended family and friends. They love active playtime, finding new adventures, and experiencing the beauty of nature.

In her younger days, Quinn (She/Her/They/Them) could be found diving into the swimming pool, reading piles of books and eating Pizza Hut Book It reward pizzas, and skipping recess to hang out in the Special Education classroom. She was the first person at her high school to be an exchange student (Argentina), and spent a year abroad in college (Brazil). Her love of adventure, far-fetched curiosity, and persistent desire to understand how people think and do, ultimately led her to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Master of Occupational Therapy program. She now enthusiastically supports children’s participation in play and meaningful routines as an Occupational Therapist. Quinn believes that any learning space is made stronger by the presence of kids with diverse needs and strengths. She is excited to promote accessibility at FLIP, ensuring all kids and families can contribute to an environment of inspired play.

Terell (He/Him/His) spent his youth finger painting rainbows, climbing trees, and building forts. He has always had a passion for exploring the beauty of the outdoors and understanding how things in nature grow and move. This passion led him to graduate with a Bachelors of Art from Coe College with a focus in 3D animation. Terell now works as a lead visual effects supervisor and has worked on films for Laika and ad campaigns for AdoptUSKids. Terell joined FLIP to help build exhibits with creative and interactive experiences for all.

Scott (He/Him/His) spent his early days finding any ball he could play a game with or with his eyes toward the sky whenever he heard a plane. After spending three years researching a rare genetic disorder affecting adolescents and young children, he made a significant career change to attend law school at Willamette University. Scott’s practice focuses on startups, real estate, and estate planning and probate. Scott’s oldest child adored all of the games and exhibits at Children’s Museum - specifically the water room. Scott joined FLIP to play a role in bringing exploratory learning back to the metro area’s most curious and eager learners.

Gabby has over 17 years of experience as an Advisor, Chief Compliance Officer, and Director of Investment Operations. She has helped many clients navigate their past and present finances. She loves working with a diverse clientele. From young professionals just starting out to people that have been retired for many years, she strives to help anyone understand their financial situation.

Gabby stays on top of the current trends. She prides herself on explaining complex financial investments and situations clearly and easy to understand.

She loves teaching clients about investing and answering their questions.

She is passionate about helping both people and animals. She lives on a small farm in Portland with rescue ponies, alpacas, sheep and a potbelly pig. In her spare time, you will find her travelling, reading, and spending time with her Mustang named Whiskey.

She attended Sunset High School and Portland State Honors college. She is looking forward to the opportunity to help her local community through the FLIP Museum.

Luke (He/Him/His) never stopped playing or creating. Growing up in Olympia, Washington, Luke and his brothers spent their boyhood learning about plants, animals, seasons, and stewardship on their maternal grandmother’s farm. He learned about his Swiss cultural heritage on that farm and with it a lifelong love of cultures, language, and history. On special visits to Hood Canal Luke eagerly climbed the 98 steps to the top of the Union Skyhouse, which his paternal grandfather built to be amongst the Douglas fir trees. Inspired by family and surroundings, Luke became handy and creative, working with whatever tools and scrap materials he could find, organizing games and activities with siblings and neighborhood kids.

Adulting hasn’t looked that different - minus the increased responsibilities. Luke loves being a husband and father and helping to make his children’s upbringing magical. He built a pretty neat pirate ship in the backyard, coaches baseball, and enjoys gardening and generally being outside with family and friends. Luke began his career as a middle school History and English teacher, served as a school principal, and now builds schools and other community projects as a project manager.

FLIP is a new opportunity to build communities, be creative, and celebrate the wonder of play from childhood on. Luke is excited to contribute to this great project and to help young people in the Portland area realize their potential.

Hannah’s (she/her/hers) journey has been marked by a passion for creativity, learning, and empowerment. Growing up, she was the epitome of an outdoorsy kid, spending countless hours playing outside and inventing games with friends and family. This early love for exploration and imagination laid the foundation for her future endeavors.

As a Montessori student, Hannah thrived in an environment that encouraged independence and hands-on learning. This educational philosophy instilled in her a deep appreciation for self-directed exploration and the interconnectedness of all aspects of education.

Hannah followed her passion for empowering children through play by joining After Cool Fitness, where helped kids discover their greatness through play. Her experience here solidified her belief in the transformative power of play as a tool for personal growth and development.

Driven by her commitment to making a positive impact on global health outcomes, Hannah pursued and earned a master's degree in global health. This academic endeavor allowed her to deepen her understanding of the complex interplay between health, education, and community development.

Currently serving as the director of operations at Scribe-X, she oversees the day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery. She developed the education program that is used to onboard the incoming candidates.

Hannah joined FLIP to help create accessible environments for kids to become confident, enthusiastic, and lifelong learners through play!

Roopa (She/Her/Hers) is the daughter of Indian Immigrants who was raised in Michigan and moved to Oregon in 2018. She attended Kalamazoo College for her undergraduate degree and completed her Medical degree and Pediatric residency at University of Michigan. She is currently working as a general pediatrician at a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Woodburn, OR. Her career passions are caring for children in immigrant, migrant, and multigenerational families. She speaks Spanish as a second language and advocates for the families in her community. As a pediatrician, she has seen the significant barriers of care that many families and caretakers experience when trying to engage with their children and promote development. Roopa is excited to be part of the mission to bring a space for all children to grow and explore in the Portland metro.