Hanna Still who experienced at age thirteen, at Sibford Quaker boarding school, the reality of human goodness, of redemptive love, of a beginning insight into the meaning of life. She decided then to attend a Quaker college, Swarthmore. She has sought to follow that path in a wide variety of arenas over the years, from migrant farm labor camps to inner-city Chicago, then in the fields of educational, environmental and energy issues. Hanna is one of two founding members still serving on the board.

James Fox is well acquainted with all aspects of life at Wellsprings. His son Mani was a very popular student at Wellsprings, who died suddenly at the age of 16. James and his wife, Miya, set up the Mani Shimada Memorial Fund to support the school and “the golden heart of teens.” Eager to contribute to the welfare of the school, James joined the board in May of 2004. He comes with a firm perspective to support youth, with a history of organizational expertise, financial experience and a deep spiritual and human commitment. James is Director of Special Collections at the University of Oregon library.

John Etter of Portland, Oregon is a very devoted member of the Eugene Friends Meeting.  He attended Scattergood Friends School in Iowa, which he considers as having yielded experiences that continue to direct his life in positive ways.  To help other high school students gain similar benefits, John has been an enthusiastic supporter of Wellsprings since its founding in 1994.  His younger daughter, Angela, was in the first graduating class in 1996.   John is a retired landscape architect, having spent many years with the city of Eugene planning and designing parks, planning bike paths, and consulting on urban beautification.

Lisa Marcus began serving as a Trustee in July 2010, right after her son Geoffrey graduated from Wellsprings. As a result of Geoffrey’s wonderful and positive experience here, Lisa was eager to join the Board to help ensure that other young people could have the same opportunity. Lisa has worked as a legal assistant in Eugene since she and her family moved here from Montana in 2001. Her other community activities include outings with the Obsidians outdoor activity group and singing with several choral groups.

Lisette Ewing has been a Special Education teacher since 1984. She has taught in Illinois, Idaho, S. Carolina and Oregon, headed a professional organization, and been part of state working groups in her field. Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. The individualized curriculum for alternative learners at Wellsprings fits Lisette's educational philosophy very well. She joined the Board in September 2011.

Shannon Turner served in the Army for four years as a chaplain’s assistant.  He has worked in sales, management, and real estate, and has also owned his own business.  Shannon has lived in the Eugene area for over a decade, and is currently working in the service industry.  He joined the Board in September 2011.