2026 Friends & Allies Fall Summit
Keynote Panelists
Liv Brumfield
Project Manager, Forest Park Shuttle Pilot Project
Liv Brumfield works as the Renew Forest Park Coordinator with Portland Parks & Recreation, where she focuses on increasing access to Forest Park and supporting restoration and infrastructure projects. She is a strong advocate for equitable access to green space and building partnerships with the community. Previously, Liv worked for seven years as field and policy staff for Congressman Earl Blumenauer in the areas of environment and natural resources, energy, agriculture, and tribal relations. Before that, Liv served as a staff attorney for a public interest environmental law firm, representing conservation groups in the western United States advocating for endangered species and the protection of public lands. When she is not working, she loves being with her family, cheering on children as the mascot for her kids’ elementary school, long distance running, and exploring outside.
Jerika Ferguson
Executive Director, Portland Community Football Club
Jerika Ferguson (she/her) brings more than a decade of nonprofit and public-sector experience to her role as Interim Executive Director of Portland Community Football Club (PCFC). A lifelong soccer player and former college club athlete, Jerika is passionate about creating access, belonging, and opportunity for youth through sport. She has extensive experience in fundraising, partnership development, and mission-driven initiatives. Jerika holds an MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics Management from Oregon State University and serves on its Supply Chain and Logistics Management Advisory Council. She brings a community-centered perspective to conversations about access, leadership, and the power of collective action. Outside of her roles, Jerika is dedicated to land-stewardship, woodcarving, gardening, and volunteering on her neighborhood council and emergency team.
Vo Vo
Interdisciplinary Community Educator
Vo Vo (they/them) explores support strategies and models of community care within a post-traumatic social landscape, focusing on the resilience of BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and disabled communities. The United States is their 8th country of residence, and their organizing work seeks to respond to local and emerging needs. They support immigrant communities in their local geographies, engage in mutual aid networks and have helped establish transformative justice collectives across three continents/countries. They are Autistic, ADHD, queer and disabled.
Moderator: Jason Brown
Programs & Partnerships Manager, Portland Parks Foundation
Jason Brown (he/him) joined Portland Parks Foundation in March 2023. As Programs and Partnerships Manager, he oversees PPF’s grants, award, and summit programming, facilitating support for parks and nature-serving organizations.