Staff
Erin O'Dell, Executive Director (she/her/hers)
Erin has led the Orcas Community Resource Center (formerly Orcas Family Connections) since 2007. She has worked as a Family Support Advocate, Program Administrator and now as the Executive Director. Erin also worked for San Juan County Health and Community Services for nearly 10 years as a Spanish Interpreter and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
Before working at OCRC, she worked for the Orcas Elementary School in the ELL department and as the K-12 Spanish teacher at Orcas Island Christian School. She interned in Nicaragua and Ecuador working with families and children in crisis.
Erin graduated from The Evergreen State College in Political Science and Spanish. She is also certified in Family Support Studies at Edmonds Community College
Jana Daniel-Webb, M.Ed., Programs Director/Case Manager (she/her/hers)
Jana joined the Resource Center in May of 2016 following a career as an Educator and Reading Specialist of 18 years. She and her husband, Eric, have two young adult children pursuing their professional degrees, and two rambunctious Airedales at home to entertain them as they continue to transition to an empty nest.
Jana’s educational background includes an MA in Education and Reading Specialist and a BA in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Educating children on caring for our delicate planet, children’s ministries, literacy, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and establishing community and public school recycling programs have been her passion for over 30 years.
“It is an honor to serve our Orcas Island neighbors as Programs Director of the Orcas Community Resource Center!”
Holly Southern, Programs Administrator (she/her/hers)
Seasoned administrator.
Hospitality and marketing professional.
Kayak enthusiast.
Dog lover.
Graphic designer.
Innkeeper, Kingfish at West Sound.
Megan Ehrmantraut, Community Support Specialist (she/her/hers)
Megan moved to Orcas in the summer of 2018 and has long-time family ties to the island. She has worked in office administration for over 25 years with a knack for providing excellent client care. Megan is mother to two adult daughters and a Goldendoodle puppy. She has a passion for animals/health and has been vegetarian for over 35 years. In her free time she enjoys kayaking, reading, walking, painting and traveling. Megan is excited to be a part of the Orcas Community Resource Center team!
Daniela Pereira, Bilingual Community Support Assistant (she/her/hers)
Traveler.
Ocean and wildlife advocate.
Art seeker, creator and collector.
Customer service industry, 10+ years.
Gastronomy-focused.
Community-oriented.
LOVES:
Nature, Books and poetry, Hospitality, culture and languages.