2008-2009 Parents Council Leadership Team

Ann Kough

Student: Emily Braveman '10, Sigma Kappa Phi, volunteers at domestic violence shelter, exploring majors

Occupation: Retired superior court judge

Other volunteer activities: Global Volunteers, SchoolPower, California Judges' Association,
National Association of Women Judges, mentoring UCLA law student

Why Ann joined the PCLT? "Because Linfield is a great school that can be even better, and I'd like to be involved in making it a life-changing experience for its students."


Gregory "Greg" Cody

Student: Aaron Cody '10, major in electronic arts, minor in computer science and business.  His interests include cross country, cooking, graphic design, salmon and fly-fishing, camping and performance sound board management.

Occupation: Financial recovery and credit manager, The Commercial Agency in Portland

Other volunteer activities: Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Sunset Presbyterian Church, Beaverton Summer Baseball & Softball Association, Junior Baseball of Oregon, Metro League High School Sports, Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District

Why Greg joined the PCLT? "I want to contribute where I can, to assist and promote the success of Linfield.  Any little contribution I can make to keep Linfield the best college will ultimately benefit all students including my son.  It assists in creating a personal interaction with Linfield staff, other parents and students.  It brings our entire family a connection with our extended Linfield family."


Lori Cody

Student: Aaron '10 (see above)

Occupation: Educational aid and reading specialist, Beaverton School District

Other volunteer activities: Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Sunset Presbyterian Church, Fir Grove Elementary School, Beaverton High School, Beaverton Summer Baseball & Softball Association.

Why Lori joined the PCLT?  "As parents, we care deeply about our child's future and this huge transformation into adulthood . . . with passage into college.  Over a year ago, when my son began as a freshman at Linfield, I felt the 'community' sense that Linfield reflects.  Wouldn't it be exciting to have that same 'community' feeling among the parents of Linfield students?  This council is the vehicle for that to happen.  Linfield parents have faithfully nurtured their students to the edge of adulthood and these very parents are a wonderful resource for this college.  I see that there is an important place for the Linfield parent and it is important that we always feel welcome and connected to the college."


Karen E. Maguire

Student: Michael P. Maguire '09, anthropology major with a possible minor in history, Delta Psi Delta.  He plays guitar and drums, and is the news director of KSLC, the Linfield student radio station.

Occupation: Partner, Far Niente Winery in Napa Valley

Other volunteer activities: Napa Valley Food Bank, Boston University Parent's Leadership Council

Why Karen joined the PCLT?  "Opportunity to share with other parents and students the amazing experience of a Linfield education and to become more familiar with its future direction."


Laura Edman

Student: Tal Edman ’10, majors in international business and accounting, minors in Japanese and music; plays on the tennis team; sings in the Linfield choir; member of Delta Psi Delta, IFC and Order of Omega; works for the Linfield Admissions office.

Occupation: Vice President, The Alford Group (a consulting firm to not-for-profit organizations)

Other volunteer activities: Bellarmine Preparatory School, Association of Fundraising Professionals

Why Laura joined the PCLT? Our “Linfield experience” has been a very positive one, both for us as parents and for our son as a student.  Being involved in the Parents Council Leadership Team is a way for me to share my enthusiasm about Linfield with other parents and to stay informed and be connected with the school.


Jeff and Shelly Schur

Student: Blair '12


Dick and Dawn Bangert

Student: Bonnie '12









Want to get more involved?

The Linfield College Parents Council welcomes and involves parents of current and former students as vital members of the Linfield community.  The goal of the council is to enhance the Linfield experience for students and their families -- by helping parents conenct with other parents, alumni, students, staff, faculty and administrators.  Parents Council members gather for events, advise Linfield leaders, contribute their support, inspire and mentor students and alumni, and serve as Linfield ambassadors and hosts.

The council is guided by members of the Parents Council Leadership Team, who have agreed to contribute $1,000 or more annually, and attend meetings of the Council in the fall and spring.  Contact Jodi Kilcup, assistant vice president for College Relations, for more information.