PT&E Leadership

As we align with our vision to create a community of belonging, a PT&E organization-wide goal is that 100% of staff, youth, and patrons agree or strongly agree with: “I feel included and can be myself at PT&E.” To achieve this, staff draw on their cultural backgrounds and unique identities to create meaningful connections and promote inclusivity in diverse ways.

Campbell (She/her)

Executive Director

In her career, Campbell has held various leadership roles driving impact and effecting change across the public, private, and Read more social sectors. She's worn many hats as a nonprofit co-founder, leader, teacher, and consultant, and she's proud to be Executive Director at Portland Tennis & Education. Her favorite thing about working at PT&E is partnering with our amazing staff to make a tangible impact on scholar athletes, families, and the tennis community every day.

Fun Fact: Campbell spent seven months on a knee scooter after a tennis injury, but she's back on the courts and hopes to give some of our oldest scholar athletes a run for their money before too long!

Rachel
(she/her)

Program Director

Rachel was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. She has been working with kids for nearly a decade, and has been working in Read more programming for more than half that time, most recently as Youth Programs Supervisor at the Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC). Creating and providing opportunities for kids to learn and grow is her passion. She has worked with kids as young as 6 weeks old, all the way through high school through volunteering, teaching, coaching, and programming.

Fun Fact: In her free time, Rachel love to go camping, travel, paint, and spend time with her family.

lindsay (she/her)

Head Pickleball Pro // Operations & Facilities Manager

Coach Lindsay discovered her love for sports as a kid from Lake Read more Oswego by way of Northern California. From soccer, basketball and softball, her athletic journey took a turn when she found pickleball. For several years now, Lindsay has immersed herself in the sport, becoming a certified ITPTA instructor. She is both a skilled competitor and has a passion for teaching new and experienced players. To her, pickleball is more than a sport, it is about community.

Fun Fact: Beyond the courts, Lindsay is a passionate sneakerhead whose interests include cooking, musicals, and women’s sports, especially soccer.

shalini (She/hER)

Advancement Manager

Shalini grew up moving back and forth between Seattle, Washington and Bangalore India. She is a graduate from Lewis & Clark Read more College with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology and a minor in Ethnic Studies. Shalini is grateful to be a part of the work that PT&E does to provide equitable education, expand access to tennis, and empower youth! Her most treasured time at PT&E has been organizing PT&E’s Annual Tennis Ball as well as helping create the Female Empowerment Club.

Fun Fact: Shalini is passionate about R&B/Rap music, boba, and spending as much time in the sun as possible!

Teri (She/hER)

Adult Tennis Lead

Coach Teri grew up in Southern California where she competed in high level junior tournaments and high school tennis. Read more She received a full ride scholarship to play for Boise State University as the #1 singles player all 4 years. She moved to Portland in 1991 and has been teaching full time since 1992 at various private clubs and Park & Rec.
She continued to compete in USTA at the 5.0 level and was very successful at several national events.

Fun Fact: Teri enjoys hiking, cooking, gardening, pickleball, and cleaning. She also loves the Oregon rain.

brenda (sHe/her)

Middle School + High School Program Manager

Coach Brenda was born and raised in St. Johns. She graduated from Portland State University Read more with a Bachelor’s in social work and two minors in sociology and Spanish. During her time in college, she studied abroad in Peru and Ecuador where she learned to speak their dialects Quechua and Quichua. She enjoys watching anime, doing arts & crafts, reading, playing soccer and baking treats. Brenda is excited to foster positive change in the lives of the individuals and communities that she serve.

Fun fact: Coach Brenda has two birthdays.

Tiff (she/They)

Youth Racquets Lead

Bio coming soon

Divonna (she/her)

Office Manager