Our Team

  • Simon Fulford

    Simon Fulford has been the Executive Director of Parrott Creek Child & Family Services since 2018. Simon is a nonprofit leader who has founded and run organizations or programs in the US, UK, France & South Africa. Simon is also President of the Restorative Justice Coalition of Oregon and Vice President of the Oregon Alliance: Safe Kids, Healthy Families, Strong Communities.

  • Dr. Karen Rush

    A public-school principal and administrator for 20-years, Dr. Rush brings her knowledge of child-centered, trauma-informed practices to her role as Executive Director of Children’s Center, a Child Advocacy Center serving children and families with concerns for child abuse and neglect.

  • Melissa Erlbaum

    Melissa has worked in the field of public safety, criminal justice, victim services, and homeless services for over 25 years. She is a highly regarded collaborator who is called upon regularly to help incubate and advance community-wide initiatives that focus on the safety and well-being of individuals and families. She loves being out in nature with her dog and enjoys renting cozy cottages near water to sneak away for relaxation.

  • Cassie Trahan

    Cassie Trahan has a Master's of Social Work (MSW) through the University of Denver, and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2009. In addition, Mrs. Trahan received a Bachelor's in Nursing through the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), and a Registered Nurse (RN) in 2011. In 2012, Mrs. Trahan co founded A Village for One where she currently remains as the Executive Director. A Village for One serves youth, through outpatient mental health services as well as therapeutic housing, who have faced commercial sexual exploitation.

  • Rose Fuller

    As Executive Director of Northwest Family Services (NWFS), Rose focuses on working with the most vulnerable people in our community. She believes in giving a hand up, not a hand out, to build resiliency. By working with the whole person, and whenever possible, the whole family, Rose helps support immediate needs and provides ongoing support to build success.