Tracy Palmer brings a background in hospitality, fitness, and advocacy work. After experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss, she began telling her story and highlighting the lack of queer representation in family building. Over the past six years, she has been a passionate queer voice fighting for mandated fertility coverage both in Oregon and at the federal level. Tracy also spent close to a decade in event planning and coordination – from weddings to golf tournaments to fundraisers- she’s done it all! After moving from her home state of Minnesota to Los Angeles, she dove into the fitness world and taught spin, yoga, and functional strength training along with receiving personal training certification. Tracy deeply values community and connection. She is committed to fostering both within the community through her work with Wine Country Pride, hoping to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all. Tracy now owns a business with her wife and enjoys spending time chasing her toddlers, tending to her many plants and garden, and convincing her wife to foster or adopt another dog. She lives in McMinnville with her two young children, wife, and their two rescue dogs – Lou and Rocket. 

Elliot’s passion for community service began early in their career in the nonprofit sector, where they served as coordinator at a Multnomah County community health clinic. With their characteristic eye for identifying gaps and creating solutions, Elliot developed and ran a pediatric immunization clinic and a women’s health program that continues to be a model for serving low-income populations. As a law student, they further demonstrated their advocacy skills through research and writing for the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws (NARAL) and legal work addressing human rights issues in Oregon’s correctional system.

Beyond boardrooms, Elliot has channeled their community-building spirit in unexpected ways—from coaching juniors’ roller derby with—and serving as the volunteer coordinator for—the world champion Rose City Rollers to playing a pivotal role in Portland’s handmade business movement that helped shape today’s DIY and craft markets. A lifelong learner, Elliot engaged in a masters level study of acupuncture and Eastern herbal medicine and is currently living out their dream of going to art school. They’ve served on multiple boards including Art4Life and the Lewis & Clark Law School Alumni Board, while also working as a legal doula providing support during difficult conflicts. Currently serving as Director of Project Management for Monumental, a design-build agency, Elliot spends their free time drawing, painting, slowly building out a garden, and talking about (and taking pictures of) their rescue pitbull, Fiona. Elliot lives in McMinnville with their wife and son.

Aaron Oosterhart is an Engineering Technician and former chair of Modern Hydrogen’s DEIB Committee, where they advanced initiatives centered on equity, inclusion, and belonging. They are passionate about equal rights and shared responsibility for protecting both people and the planet. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys cooking, going to concerts, and spending time with the dogs they love. Happily married, they bring curiosity, care, and commitment to everything they do.