Community Fund Staff

Angela Sears

Executive Director 

Angie Sears serves as the Executive Director for the Spirit Mountain Community Fund. As an Oregon native and proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, she is passionate about Tribal philanthropy and providing nonprofits with essential resources to create positive community change.

Angie earned a B.S. in Journalism and Communications from the University of Oregon. Her career journey includes 20 years at Spirit Mountain Casino, where she honed her skills in table games and casino marketing before joining the Community Fund team in 2017.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Angie extends her philanthropic spirit as a volunteer wish grantor for Make-A-Wish Oregon, and as a member of the Tribal Member Review Board, providing crucial support for Tribal youth in foster care.

Email: angela.sears@thecommunityfund.com
Phone: (503) 879-1401

Angela Schlappie

Program Coordinator

Angela is a proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She has a passion for working with her Tribe, and is a volunteer on the Tribal Member Review Board, providing support for Tribal youth in foster care.

Angela was born and raised in Oregon and grew up in the Salem area. She received a BS in Psychology and an MS in Criminal Justice from Western Oregon University. Prior to joining the Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Angela worked at Spirit Mountain Casino for nearly 19 years. She has experience in Human Resources, Corporate Finance, Marketing and Information Technology.

Family is an important part of Angela’s life. She raised three children, and is now cherishing precious moments with her grandson. Angela is so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with non-profit partners, and to witness their dedication, compassion and commitment to making a difference in their communities.

Email: angela.schlappie@thecommunityfund.com
Phone: (503) 879-1462

Jesse Knight

Grants Coordinator

Jesse Knight is member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and has lived in Oregon most of his life. He served as an Administrative Assistant and Grants Coordinator in the recent past, and he is very happy to return to Tribal Philanthropy. 

Email: jesse.knight@thecommunityfund.com
Phone: (503) 879-1637

Pamala Warren-Chase

Administrative Assistant

Pamala is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.  She grew up in the Coos County area and has lived most of her life in Oregon.  She has an AAS degree in Criminal Justice from Chemeketa Community College and is a S.A.L.T. volunteer with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Dallas, Oregon. Past experience with CTGR has been as the Secretary for Social Services and Community Health, and as a Security Officer at Spirit Mountain Casino.  She is proud to be a part of the Tribe’s Philanthropic work.

Email: pamala.warren-chase@thecommunityfund.com
Phone: (503) 879-1400