Chapter Leadership
2024-2025 Board of Directors
President - Angie Eastman, PMP
Position Overview
If you haven't met me, my name is Angie Eastman and I have a menagerie of experiences and am enthusiastic about all of them. My all time favorites include aircraft operations in the Navy, School District Program Management in Alaska, and my current role Engineering Operations at Nike. I truly love volunteering and sharing that passion with anyone who is interested. The outreach team at PMI has been my volunteering homebase for the past three years and I look forward to many more years with the group.
I want to continue the amazing work we accomplished the past few years and build on the partnerships we established during our Covid adventure. A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers through this challenging time. Now that we are doing more in person the continued professional growth and FUN can begin.
President Elect - Sireesha Akula, PMP
Sireesha (Siri) Akula, PMP, brings 20+ years of project management and nonprofit leadership experience. Since 2019, she has served on the PMI Portland Board, most recently as VP of Professional Development. She led the chapter’s pivot to virtual programming, reintroduced in-person events, and launched new mentoring initiatives. Professionally, Siri is a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Intel, where she supports cloud and AI deployments. She also volunteers with the Society of Women Engineers and Lake Oswego High School. Siri’s vision is to build a more inclusive and future-ready chapter that supports and inspires the next generation of project professionals.
Past President - Drew Krause, PMP
Drew is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in healthcare and banking. Recognized for their exceptional support to C-suite executives of prominent organizations in the Northwest, Drew has consistently demonstrated a keen ability to streamline operations, manage complex projects, and foster collaborative relationships. Through a unique blend of strategic vision and operational expertise, Drew has spearheaded diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Drew obtained his PMP and joined PMI Portland as Assistant VP of Governance and Policy in 2023. Throughout his time, he has been key in finding talented speakers for annual conferences.
Secretary - Titu Hariharan, PMP,PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, LIMC '19
Titu has over fifteen years of leadership experience in project management, business analysis, education, event management, sales & marketing, and customer service. She has worked in IT Project Management, Software implementation, health care IT Projects, and Business projects in the government, healthcare, non-profit, and defense sectors. She works as a Sr. IT PM at DSHS, State of WA.
Over the last 8 years, Titu Hariharan served in various leadership roles at the Portland Chapter of PMI, as the Chapter President from 2018-19. Titu is passionate about project management and is involved at the chapter, regional, and global levels of the Project Management Institute, and is a graduate of the Leadership Institute Master Class, LIMC ’19. She continues to stay connected and contribute to the Portland Chapter project management community.
Executive Communications
VP of Governance and Policies - Nicole Nowlin, PMP
Nicole Nowlin is a certified Project Management Professional with over a decade of experience in project and program management, though if you ask her, that's been her default working mode since high school. She enjoys being the facilitator for her teams to get their puzzle finished, regardless of the industry she is working in. An overcommitted volunteer with an extensive nerdy wardrobe, Nicole is proud of her multitasking superpower, her recent kidney donation, and her bachelor's degree in International Business/Japanese from Pacific University.
Governance Portfolio
Annual Conference Committee
VP of Finance - Ken Loewen, PMP
Ken Loewen
was elected to the role of President-Elect of the PMI Portland Chapter in August 2021 and will serve in this role for one year in preparation for stepping into the role of Chapter President. Ken has been an active participant in Portland Chapter activities for several years, including serving as a speaker at the 2018 Region 1 Conference hosted by the Portland Chapter and at multiple PMI Portland Annual Conferences.
Ken received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business (Accounting) from the University of Colorado and his MBA from Pepperdine University. He began his career in public accounting, earning the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) credentials from the American Institute of CPAs, and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential from the Institute of Management Accountants.
Ken worked for several years each in the Technology and Strategy practices at Deloitte Consulting, during which time he was promoted to Sr. Manager and received his Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. From 2006 – 2011, Ken managed more than two dozen merger and acquisition and divestiture projects for Microsoft Corporation and, promoted to Group Finance Manager, served in a Finance leadership role at a Microsoft subsidiary in Paris, France. In 2011, Ken returned to Deloitte Consulting, where he led the Knowledge Management function for the Global Technology practice leader. Returning to the Pacific Northwest in 2015, Ken delivered project, program, and portfolio consulting services and training at Advisicon, Inc., a Vancouver WA-based project and portfolio management consultancy as Director of Professional Services, then Director of Client Solutions, and then founding Director of the BI & Analytics Division.
Ken recently joined Satori Technology LLC as Business Intelligence Engagement Manager, a role in which he serves as project manager and subject matter expert delivering business intelligence and analytics solutions focused around financial and operational reporting.
In 2006, Ken was elected to a six-year term as National Councilor of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, following which he was appointed to the volunteer role of Chief Financial Officer and National Treasurer for three successive two-year terms. Ken has also been an active church volunteer for many years in both elected and appointed roles.
Ken and his family live in Vancouver.
Finance Portfolio
VP of Membership - Meghan Dusaniwskyj
Meghan Dusaniwskyj is a strategic marketing leader with deep expertise in building engaged communities and delivering measurable growth. She’s led successful membership programs and digital engagement strategies as Director of Client Services at Long Dash. Now based in Portland, Meghan brings fresh energy and proven results to PMI. Her focus as VP of Membership will be enhancing the member experience, increasing retention, and fostering professional growth across all career stages. She holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration and serves on the Membership Enrichment Committee at Oswego Lake Country Club.
Membership Portfolio
VP of Marketing - Nevada Westberg, PMP, CSM, LSSGB, CPCC
Nevada is a skilled project and program manager with extensive experience in the technology, digital marketing, and service delivery sectors. He earned his PMP certification in 2017 while leading projects for the Nike WHQ Campus Expansion. Since then, he has supported both front-end and back-end teams for SNKRS and other products within Nike’s digital ecosystem. Currently, he leads a $1B digital marketing experimentation program for North America.
In addition to his program management expertise, Nevada is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and International Coaching Federation (ICF) member. He collaborates with teams and leaders across his organization and runs a small practice dedicated to helping project-oriented individuals amplify their impact.
Nevada’s passions include Agile coaching and transformations, hybrid projects, and the intersection of project leadership and coaching. He believes that all projects and operations are fundamentally driven by people, and that success is more likely when individuals feel supported. His vision is to bring more aspiring minds into the realm of project leadership, particularly among underserved and underrepresented populations in the Portland area.
Marketing Portfolio
VP of Operations - Lily Fitzpatrick
Lily Fitz has volunteered as PMI member since 2013 and currently serves as the VP of Operartions & Technology. She has supported the Chapter as Assistant Technology with onboarding new members, implementing virtual meeting solutions, also as Technology Director by helping members to follow the chapter best practices for procedures and processes. She is an active member of Global PMI. She is a founder of the PMI Guatemala Chapter, Former Washington D.C. member & Maryland entrepreneurs. She served community as PDX-Women & Chick-In-Tech | MESA Coach | Oracle | Brain and Cognitive Science | Talk-In-Tel VP of Education & PSAS as SpacePort PDX Researcher.
Lily Fitz has spoken at PSU’s PICMET conference on the role of EQ in Agile Project Management. She had provided leadership as an Agile Consultant web and mobile for OPM assessment, EPG, PMO, BPA & Data Science. She has aided complex Strategic Projects for: SpacePort PDX, Energy, Image Processing, Health, Educational, Non Profit, Government, Environment & Community Development.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick holds an Engineering & Computer Science degree, a Master’s degree in Engineering and Technology Management | Project Management Graduate | New Product Development | User-Centered Design | Energy Policy & Management Certificates from PSU. She is also trained in Strategic Project Leadership, Neuroscience, EQ & Google’s “Search Inside Yourself”. Lily Fitz lives in the Portland area with her geek husband and two grown up kids. She practices yoga and meditation, hikes and swims. When she is not having fun in the great Portland outdoors, she enjoys serving the local community.
Operations Portfolio
VP of Outreach - Kara Sanders, PMP
Kara Sanders is a strategic project leader with over a decade of experience in project and portfolio management, business analysis, and nonprofit consulting. At SEIU 775 Benefits Group, she manages key organizational initiatives and drives cross-functional impact. She also leads Pallas Athena Consulting, supporting nonprofits with strategy and risk management. Kara is active in the Portfolio and Project Management Leadership Forum and is known for fostering collaboration and building strong teams. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and creative hobbies like painting and gardening.
Outreach Portfolio
VP of Professional Development - Jahzeel Ormeno, PMP, MBA
Jahzeel Ormeno, PMP, MBA, is a results-driven leader with 10+ years of experience in project management, insurance, and nonprofit consulting. At Liberty Mutual, she has led award-winning initiatives across the U.S., Spain, and Chile. Locally, Jahzeel chairs the board of Easterseals Oregon and organizes major fundraising events with the Lake Oswego Rotary Club. She also founded the LO Running Group, fostering wellness and community with 1,200+ members. With a passion for leadership development and professional growth, Jahzeel is excited to elevate the chapter’s learning programs and community impact.
Professional Development Portfolio
VP of Programs - Bill Eger, PMP, ACP, CSM
Bill Eger, PMP, ACP, CSM, is a seasoned project and program manager with experience at Microsoft, Google, and Rise Broadband. His work spans IT, cybersecurity, and telecommunications for commercial and government clients. Now semi-retired, Bill volunteers his time teaching computer science in Portland schools and managing nonprofit projects through Social Venture Partners. He also chairs the board of his condo association. Bill brings deep leadership experience, a passion for STEM education, and a commitment to community service to the VP of Programs role.
Programs Portfolio