Mike Anderson, Vice-Chair

Mike has lived in Vancouver for 32 years, retiring in 2021. Mike is involved in many volunteer groups including the Boy Scouts, Mt Hood Ski Patrol, Walk and Knock, Neighbors on Watch, Community Emergency Response Team and the Medical Reserve among others. First term expires 5/31/27.

Cass Freedland

Cass brings three decades of diverse academic, administrative and grant management expertise to the Commission on Aging. She was responsible for the expansion of mutually beneficial community collaborations and educational programs that connected people, ideas and resources together. Dr. Freedland places great emphasis on developing strong bonds between organizations, volunteers and communities. And she champions respectful civic engagement experiences, empowering individuals to more fully participate in informed advocacy. Second term expires 5/31/27.

Julie Donovan

First term expires 5/31/28.

Vacant Position

Donna Mason

First term expires 5/31/26.

Kendon Masterson

Kendon Masterson is a systems-focused leader committed to making mental health care more accessible and equitable. As Director of Community Care & Development at Brightways Counseling Group, he leads initiatives that expand care access for thousands. As a State Guardsman with the Washington State Guard, Kendon supports disaster and humanitarian response across the region. With deep experience in complex medical coordination and global case management, he designs low-barrier, high-impact systems that reduce care complexity and foster lasting change. He holds certificates in Using Public Policy for Social Change from the University of Michigan and in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School. Kendon loves living in Clark County and is deeply invested in its people, proudly working to strengthen the health and resilience of the community he calls home. First term expires 5/31/28.

Dave Moss

Dave Moss is career educator, starting as a Peace Corps Volunteer teacher and coach in the Marshall Islands in 1968.  He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara where he was Senior Class President and competed in track and field.  Upon returning to the United States, he taught economics, government, and history in the Bay Area and Siskiyou County, California.  He also coached track and basketball before becoming a high school principal.  He retired as a Superintendent in 2009.  In 2020, he relocated to Vancouver.  Dave has a son, two daughters, one grandson, two granddaughters, and one great grandson.  He enjoys fly fishing, sailing, woodworking, gardening, cooking, golf, reading, writing, and travel.  He also volunteers with Meals on Wheels.  First term expires 5/31/26.

Ellen Rogers, Chair

Ellen currently works for the US Department of Treasury. Ellen has also been teaching Political Science for nearly 10 years - at Clark College currently and also at Washington State University Vancouver in the Public Affairs program.  Ellen earned her PhD in Political Science from Washington State University in Pullman WA in 2014.  Her degree focused on public administration and public policy. Prior to that, Ellen had diverse career experiences, ranging from software sales and support to local government. Ellen actively helps her family run a small farm and loves to exercise, hike and rock climb in her spare time.  Ellen is an avid baker who is always trying something new in the kitchen.

Second Term expires 5/31/28.

Vacant Position