Brenda Patton
Founder, Board President, (Outgoing) Executive Director
Brenda founded Table Rock Foundation with her good friend Phil Hart in 1996 with the intent to connect caring people around the globe with a focus on humanitarian, cultural and environmental projects. Believing that by teaching our future generations the philosophy of self-worth, as well as service above self, we could improve the quality of life for all. She is our lead “Rainbow Grandmother” helping to inspire all of us to see the positive change in the lives of the young people who have come to the Enchanted Forest. She is currently phasing out as the executive director and active planning the succession of Table Rock Foundation to continue her legacy.
Founder, Board President, (Outgoing) Executive Director
Brenda founded Table Rock Foundation with her good friend Phil Hart in 1996 with the intent to connect caring people around the globe with a focus on humanitarian, cultural and environmental projects. Believing that by teaching our future generations the philosophy of self-worth, as well as service above self, we could improve the quality of life for all. She is our lead “Rainbow Grandmother” helping to inspire all of us to see the positive change in the lives of the young people who have come to the Enchanted Forest. She is currently phasing out as the executive director and active planning the succession of Table Rock Foundation to continue her legacy.
Stefani McIntyre
Executive Director (Trainee)
Stefani started out as a camper in her teens. Meeting Brenda and spending time in the Enchanted Forest changed the trajectory of her life by opening her up to a whole new world of opportunity. With Brenda's guidance she became the first generation in her family to go to college. As a college intern, she designed and implemented the 2011 summer camps for Table Rock Foundation, and was a lead counselor for many years while studying Outdoor Adventure Leadership at SOU. She graduated with honors as the top Female OAL Student in 2013.
After nearly a decade of owning her own small business, making connections in the community, teaching high risk circus skills to the locals, and ultimately, journeying into motherhood -- she has returned to the forest to take the lead on this next phase of growth and transition for Table Rock Foundation to continue Brenda's legacy.
Executive Director (Trainee)
Stefani started out as a camper in her teens. Meeting Brenda and spending time in the Enchanted Forest changed the trajectory of her life by opening her up to a whole new world of opportunity. With Brenda's guidance she became the first generation in her family to go to college. As a college intern, she designed and implemented the 2011 summer camps for Table Rock Foundation, and was a lead counselor for many years while studying Outdoor Adventure Leadership at SOU. She graduated with honors as the top Female OAL Student in 2013.
After nearly a decade of owning her own small business, making connections in the community, teaching high risk circus skills to the locals, and ultimately, journeying into motherhood -- she has returned to the forest to take the lead on this next phase of growth and transition for Table Rock Foundation to continue Brenda's legacy.
Bobbie Winters
Board Member - Treasurer
Bobbie believes the investment of time and energy into our future generations through nature is achieved through the Table Rock Foundation. She has served as a mentor for Project Youth +, just one group of at-risk youth served by Table Rock Foundation. She was also a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children for ten years. The experience of watching the transformation Table Rock Foundation’s Youth Camps have on young lives is amazing.
Bobbie’s career as a certified public accountant would not have been possible if not for people who took the time to invest in her. Table Rock Foundation gives us all a chance to create a cycle of caring for our environment as well as our youth.
Board Member - Treasurer
Bobbie believes the investment of time and energy into our future generations through nature is achieved through the Table Rock Foundation. She has served as a mentor for Project Youth +, just one group of at-risk youth served by Table Rock Foundation. She was also a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children for ten years. The experience of watching the transformation Table Rock Foundation’s Youth Camps have on young lives is amazing.
Bobbie’s career as a certified public accountant would not have been possible if not for people who took the time to invest in her. Table Rock Foundation gives us all a chance to create a cycle of caring for our environment as well as our youth.
Ellie McCoy
Board Member - Secretary
Ellie's passion has always been working and connecting with children of all ages. Upon retirement, Ellie decided to join Table Rock Foundation; greatly respecting the mission of the organization, wanting to play at Enchanted Forest, and wanting to be part of a group of like-minded folks who want to make a positive difference in the world.
Ellie worked almost 20 years at Head Start, as a teacher, social worker, and home visitor. After a stint in the Peace Corps in Nicaragua, Ellie came home and worked 6 years for a local non-profit where she was on contract with Dept. of Human Services to teach parenting skills to folks who had lost their kids to the foster care system due to abuse or neglect. Ellie was part of the initial CASA group and mentored foster kids for many years. Upon retirement, Ellie joined Rotary, was the foreign in-bound student counselor, and subsequently became a host mom to a young Ecuadorian high-schooler.
Ellie is thrilled to be a "rainbow grandma" and looks forward to growing personally with this wonderful organization.
Board Member - Secretary
Ellie's passion has always been working and connecting with children of all ages. Upon retirement, Ellie decided to join Table Rock Foundation; greatly respecting the mission of the organization, wanting to play at Enchanted Forest, and wanting to be part of a group of like-minded folks who want to make a positive difference in the world.
Ellie worked almost 20 years at Head Start, as a teacher, social worker, and home visitor. After a stint in the Peace Corps in Nicaragua, Ellie came home and worked 6 years for a local non-profit where she was on contract with Dept. of Human Services to teach parenting skills to folks who had lost their kids to the foster care system due to abuse or neglect. Ellie was part of the initial CASA group and mentored foster kids for many years. Upon retirement, Ellie joined Rotary, was the foreign in-bound student counselor, and subsequently became a host mom to a young Ecuadorian high-schooler.
Ellie is thrilled to be a "rainbow grandma" and looks forward to growing personally with this wonderful organization.
Abe Knight
Board Member
Abe was born and raised in southern Oregon. It shaped his love for the forest and inspired him to pursue an education in forestry at Oregon State University. Abe had the opportunity to work on Brenda’s land through our partnership with Project Youth+. Brenda invited him to work for the Foundation, both to manage the land and help run camps. Those camps reinforced his love for nature, land management, and providing accessible opportunities to underserved youth. Though he serves on our board from afar, being a part of Table Rock Foundation has given him a chance to give back to a community and demographic that he was raised in.
Board Member
Abe was born and raised in southern Oregon. It shaped his love for the forest and inspired him to pursue an education in forestry at Oregon State University. Abe had the opportunity to work on Brenda’s land through our partnership with Project Youth+. Brenda invited him to work for the Foundation, both to manage the land and help run camps. Those camps reinforced his love for nature, land management, and providing accessible opportunities to underserved youth. Though he serves on our board from afar, being a part of Table Rock Foundation has given him a chance to give back to a community and demographic that he was raised in.
Chris Walker
Board Member
Chris Walker works on the land and for the Foundation frequently. Born and raised in Southern Oregon, he has always had a deep appreciation for nature. In high school he lived abroad as part of Rotary Youth exchange to Belgium. Through many Rotary youth programs he became acquainted with Brenda Patton. He was also a part of the Interact club in high school doing community service. Eventually receiving a job working for Table Rock Foundation founder Brenda Patton at the Enchanted Forest, Chris developed a deep love for the land. Chris will be a part of the University of Oregon class of 2025, studying Planning, Public Policy, and Management.
Board Member
Chris Walker works on the land and for the Foundation frequently. Born and raised in Southern Oregon, he has always had a deep appreciation for nature. In high school he lived abroad as part of Rotary Youth exchange to Belgium. Through many Rotary youth programs he became acquainted with Brenda Patton. He was also a part of the Interact club in high school doing community service. Eventually receiving a job working for Table Rock Foundation founder Brenda Patton at the Enchanted Forest, Chris developed a deep love for the land. Chris will be a part of the University of Oregon class of 2025, studying Planning, Public Policy, and Management.
Sean O'Connell
Board Member
Sean O' Connell came to the Enchanted Forest in 2015 as a counselor from Southern Oregon University's Outdoor Adventure Leadership program. He has always had a great love of forestry, and he fell in love with the Enchanted Forest. He's involved with forest management, and works with youth introducing them to the many career opportunities available in forestry/resource management. Sean is committed to the evolution of sustainable forest management and nature based learning.
Board Member
Sean O' Connell came to the Enchanted Forest in 2015 as a counselor from Southern Oregon University's Outdoor Adventure Leadership program. He has always had a great love of forestry, and he fell in love with the Enchanted Forest. He's involved with forest management, and works with youth introducing them to the many career opportunities available in forestry/resource management. Sean is committed to the evolution of sustainable forest management and nature based learning.
Linda Mullens
Advisor (Former Board Member)
Linda joined Table Rock Foundation because she was especially impressed with the organization’s teamwork and development of partnerships to create successful overnight camps for middle school and high school youth. Linda is interested in the healing aspects of nature, and having youth experience and connect with the environment as a foundation for making conscientious and informed environmental decisions later in their lives.
Linda’s 35 year career with the Forest Service includes work in wildlife, fishery, and botany. Her passion for environmental education and interpretation, especially with youth, had led to work in interpretation and with other non-profits - the development of a mobile science trailer that travels to schools, conducting youth day camps, work with local national parks, and recently involvement and volunteering at Maya Jaguar High School Center in Guatemala.
Advisor (Former Board Member)
Linda joined Table Rock Foundation because she was especially impressed with the organization’s teamwork and development of partnerships to create successful overnight camps for middle school and high school youth. Linda is interested in the healing aspects of nature, and having youth experience and connect with the environment as a foundation for making conscientious and informed environmental decisions later in their lives.
Linda’s 35 year career with the Forest Service includes work in wildlife, fishery, and botany. Her passion for environmental education and interpretation, especially with youth, had led to work in interpretation and with other non-profits - the development of a mobile science trailer that travels to schools, conducting youth day camps, work with local national parks, and recently involvement and volunteering at Maya Jaguar High School Center in Guatemala.
