Opportunity Knocks hires new executive director
Opportunity Knockswelcomes Aly Waibel as executive director. In her role, Waibel is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and operations of Opportunity Knocks, working closely with the Board of Directors to accomplish the organization’s mission of supporting growth and economic development in the Central Oregon business community.
Waibel moved to Bend from Tucson in June and has over ten years of experience in program management, professional development instruction and educational consulting in a variety of businesses and communities. Previously, she was the Program Manager and Research Specialist at The University of Arizona’s Western Mining Safety and Health Training Resource Center.
“We are fortunate to have Aly join us in pursuing OK’s pursuit of growth; serendipitously she has the same perseverance and integrity traits as our successful members,”saidJim Schell, Opportunity Knocks Board Chair. “We look forward to continue growing our members and our organization under her guidance.”
Waibel holds a Master’s Degree in Language, Reading and Culture and a PhD in Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies from the University of Arizona, College of Education.
Express Employment Professionals conducted a professional search on behalf of Opportunity Knocks, led by Contract & Search Specialist, Lauren Jorgenson.EDCO also contributed to the locating and hiring of Aly.
About Opportunity Knocks
Opportunity Knocks (OK) is a 19-year old 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to incite business and professional growth among its members. OK members are matched with a trusted, local, facilitated group of peers who, in effect, become each other’s Board of Advisors, providing expertise and insight to drive each individual’s success while enhancing Central Oregon’s economic development. OK has served hundreds of leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners and key employees in the Central Oregon business community. Learn more about Opportunity Knocks atopp-knocks.org.
