“Long-time community advocate” Family Access Network welcomes its newest board member

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Megan Geiss of Bend has joined the Family Access Network (FAN) foundation Board of Directors, the organization announced Tuesday. Geiss, a long-time community advocate, will support the nonprofit's mission of connecting Central Oregon children and families with essential resources.

The Family Access Network organization was established in 2006. FAN raises funds and increases community awareness to support the operations of FAN advocates working in schools throughout the region.

Geiss has lived in Bend for 20 years and has a professional background in digital marketing and strategy. She previously served on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Bend and has been involved in several youth-focused community initiatives. Geiss holds a degree in communication from San José State University.

Julie Lyche serves as the Executive Director of FAN and expressed support for the new addition. "We are thrilled to have Megan join our team. Her enthusiasm, local connections and heart for our work are a perfect fit for our Board of Directors," Lyche said.

The Family Access Network began in 1993 and currently employs 28 advocates who work across 66 sites. These advocates are placed directly within schools in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. The organization aims to help families break the cycle of poverty by providing direct access to essential resources. Geiss is a mother to a son, Cooper, who is currently a senior at Mountain View High School. She stated she is honored to support the organization's mission of ensuring children have the resources they need to thrive.

Geiss is a mother to a son, Cooper, who is currently a senior at Mountain View High School. She stated she is honored to support FAN's mission of ensuring children have the resources they need to thrive.