AMANDA ACHTERMAN, MPH ’06

Amanda Achterman, DO, specializes in family medicine and obstetrics care at Providence’s Summit Pacific Wellness Center Clinic in Elma, Washington. She earned a master’s in public health at Oregon State and a medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in 2014. She enjoys providing a broad scope of care for her patients, including pregnancy and childbirth services, substance use disorder treatment and women’s health. In Grays Harbor County, Amanda plays an essential role caring for an underserved community of 70,000 residents. She serves patients who are struggling with unique health challenges and barriers to care by becoming part of the fabric of the community. Her background in rural Mexico prepared her to deliver culturally responsive care to Hispanic families in the region. She sees value and importance in speaking in the language her patients can understand. In 2025, she was named the Rural Health Practitioner of the Year by the National Rural Health Association.

JERRY ADAMS, ’88

Jerry Adams is co-founder and leader of West Michigan FarmLink, a regional online farmers market directly connecting farmers with households, institutions and businesses. Its predecessor, West Michigan Co-Op, also founded by Jerry, was the first online food hub. Through FarmLink, he has helped strengthen local food systems and economies by transforming how small and mid-sized farms access markets — removing barriers to entry and offering fair, farmer-set pricing, logistics support and a reliable distribution platform. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as traditional supply chains collapsed, he played a critical role in pivoting FarmLink’s operations to meet urgent community needs, helping farmers sell products that would have otherwise gone to waste while ensuring households had access to safe, local food. Jerry previously worked as a curator of natural history at the Grand Rapids Public Museum and founded Media Rare, a company specializing in museum collection management software, curation and exhibition design. He also served as a longtime high school and collegiate tennis coach. He and his spouse, Amy Sherman, are proud parents to Finian, Rohan and Edie.

CORAL AVERY, ’20

A citizen of the Shawnee Tribe and first-generation college graduate, Coral earned degrees in human dimensions of natural resources and sustainability at Oregon State. They’ve since collaborated with notable Native scholars on national climate change publications, including the Status of Tribes and Climate Change Reports and National Climate Assessment. Coral’s work expands beyond the Northwest through their role as a climate planning specialist at the Bureau of Indian Affairs where they lead interregional partnerships and national youth programming to further Tribal disaster preparedness. In 2026, they will complete a master's degree in environmental justice at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability — where they were a member of the university's COP30 delegation in Brazil and will graduate with Excellence in Sustainability Honors. Coral is also partnering with the newly founded Shawnee Seed Sanctuary to sow seed sovereignty at the Indigenous Collaborative Garden in Ann Arbor. Coral’s goal is to bridge differences and nurture equitable environmental solutions, uplifting and fostering Indigenous-led climate solutions at home and around the globe.

MALORY TURNER, ’16

Malory Turner is a special education professional learning coach. After earning her bachelor’s degree at Oregon State, she began her career supporting individuals with disabilities through her roles at a memory care facility, an inclusive recreation program and in the field of education as a special education instructional assistant. These early roles deepened her understanding of the challenges people with disabilities face and sparked her commitment to creating more inclusive, supportive environments. After earning a master’s degree in teaching, she quickly advanced from the classroom to leadership. She now teaches and empowers special educators through professional development in a first-of-its-kind role with the Northwest Regional Education Service District, serving 20 school districts in Oregon’s Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook and Washington counties. Malory’s work is redefining how special education professional development is designed and delivered, equipping educators with the tools, knowledge and support they need to better serve students with the highest needs. As a leader of the region’s multidisciplinary Traumatic Brain Injury Team and a member of the Oregon Education Association’s Special Education Committee, her influence extends statewide.