Our Story
Dedication and Service
Healthy Oregon was formed from the idea that evidence-based health education should be easily accessible and available for all Oregonians. Healthy Oregon is a concise platform to highlight federal and state health services that Oregonians can use as a resource to find access to care while also providing free supplemental health information.
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Healthy Oregon is your digital front door to becoming an active participant in your health education!
Our primary focus is underrepresented populations (including women, infants, and children) in local communities and we strive daily to engage all residents seeking health autonomy.
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Since our founding in 2024, Healthy Oregon is rooted in the belief that we all have an inherent responsibility to make a meaningful difference in our community.
Since our founding in 2024, we have been proud to witness how our activities have benefitted our community
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Our Team
The Faces of Our Organization
Our dedicated team of experienced professionals are at the heart of what we do, utilizing their unique skills and passion to move the work of our Health Organization forward. Without them, Healthy Oregon would not be where it is today. Meet some of our team members below.
Faraz Ghoddusi, MD
Executive Director, Chief Medical Officer
With us since our founding, Dr Ghoddusi has played a critical role in shaping our mission and projects. They bring their years of experience and skills to helping Healthy Oregon grow and make a measurable impact. His years of executive experience and dedication to health education have been instrumental in the success of Healthy Oregon
Stacey Ghoddusi, CNA, MPH
Vice President, Director of Public Health
Stacey Ghoddusi is one of the co-founders of Healthy Oregon. She received her Masters of Public Health degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and her health research interests include women's and children's health and eliminating health disparities.
Heather Orphanides
Board Member
Heather Orphanides is a versatile professional with over two decades of experience in business management, non-profit leadership, and the fitness industry. Her extensive background equips her with expertise in organizational management, resource optimization, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about holistic well-being, Heather joined the board to advance strategic planning, fundraising initiatives, and community outreach programs. Believing in health care as a universal right, she champions transparency, education, and access to care, aligning with Healthy Oregon's mission to create a brighter, healthier future for all Oregonians.
Yasaman Jasmine Farhand
Board Member
Yasaman Jasmine Farhand migrated to the United States as a young adult in 2005 and currently resides in Tigard with her family. She is actively involved in her children’s education and is passionate about studying the human brain and neuroscience. As an artist and scientist, Yasaman has worked with non-profit outreach programs, uniquely integrating art and neuroscience to educate young underserved students and the public about the brain and its functions. Her dedication to health education and community engagement aligns with Healthy Oregon's mission to improve health outcomes for underrepresented communities through education and resource access.