Welcome Nancy Horton, Director of Business Operations

 

We’re delighted to announce that Nancy Horton has joined Birch Community Services as our new Director of Business Operations.

Nancy comes to Birch with many years of private sector and non-profit experience, supporting organizations through periods of growth and development. She has spent her career helping teams strengthen how their work is sustained, with a focus on financial responsibility and clear decision-making. 

In this role, Nancy will work closely with leadership and staff to support the systems that keep Birch running smoothly. Her work will touch many parts of the organization, helping ensure that long-term planning remains grounded in reality.

What stood out to us during the hiring process was Nancy’s approach to leadership. She takes time to listen, brings clarity to complicated conversations, and helps teams move forward.

We’re grateful to have Nancy on the team and excited for the experience and steadiness she brings as Birch continues to grow.

Please join us in welcoming Nancy.

 

ABOUT BIRCH COMMUNITY SERVICES
Founded in 1992, Birch Community Services is a Portland, Oregon–based nonprofit committed to building a healthy and stable community by providing financial education, food, and nurturing accountability. We are not a food program. We are a financial literacy program that uses food to fuel meaningful change. By walking alongside hardworking families with dignity, practical tools, and consistent support, Birch helps participants reduce debt, grow savings, and build toward their unique Family Vision and long-term financial stability.

 
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