As Beaverton Education Foundation begins our 35th year, we are honored to announce our Board leaders for 2022-23: Rajesh Shah, Chair; Kimberly Ogadhoh, Vice Chair and Dayna Weller, Treasurer. We recently asked the new Executive Leadership team about their goals for the coming year.
Rajesh Shah, Datamaton, Inc., BEF Chair
“Education is a great equalizer. It lays a strong foundation for long-term success and happiness. The pandemic has intensified educational gaps across our District, creating additional barriers for our students. As Board Chair, I will work to increase BEF’s reach and impact, to ensure all Beaverton students, families and educators have access to equitable opportunities.”
Born in India, Rajesh Shah has lived in Oregon for almost 30 years. He has a Masters in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and has worked in the computer industry for a long time — from large companies to his own startup. He loves reading, sports, hiking and whiling away his time playing Mahjong. All three of Rajesh’s children studied at District schools.
Kimberly Ogadhoh, International education consultant and community volunteer, BEF Vice Chair
“This pandemic’s effects on learning gave us an opportunity to revisit our students’ needs. Beyond acquiring knowledge in core subjects, social-emotional learning is a critical component. BEF’s work to fund programs and projects that go beyond traditional state funding gives us the tremendous opportunity to help students across the District grow academically and emotionally.”
Kimberly Ogadhoh has a background in early childhood education and international development. She’s taught first grade, worked with humanitarian organizations and written about supporting education for children living in difficult circumstances. Ogadhoh’s children attended District schools from pre-K through high school.
Dayna Weller, Nike, Inc., BEF Treasurer
“I believe education is the most effective way to create lasting, positive change that benefits the entire community. BEF has been fortunate to receive generous support from local institutions and companies, especially in the past few years. Moving forward, I’m excited to introduce more individuals in the region to our work and hopefully inspire them to become life-long donors in support of Beaverton students.”
Dayna Weller first moved to Oregon from California to attend the University of Portland. After college, she worked as an auditor with Ernst & Young, then moved to Nike in 2014 and has been there since. Over the course of her various finance positions at Nike, she has developed a strong relationship with the Beaverton community. She is consistently amazed and grateful that she can use her education and training to help organizations like BEF to help others achieve their dreams.