Our Mission
To ensure that every family affected by a cleft or craniofacial condition living in Oregon and SW Washington has access to the coordinated care they deserve by providing support, awareness and education
Meet Erica
Erica Soto, Executive Director, CFRE
Erica is passionate about helping cause-related organizations maximize their positive impact in our world. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, she's had the honor of working beside some amazing people, programs, and businesses throughout her career. This work has fueled her passion to ensure that every child has the tools and resources they need to reach their fullest potential. Smile Oregon does this every day and Erica is proud to be part of the impact. She resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband and their one and only daughter, Lisette. They are water enthusiasts and you can catch them swimming, surfing, and paddling around the beautiful waters of the Pacific Northwest as often as possible!
Meet the Board
Each member of the Board is committed to bettering the lives of local families affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions. By donating time to organize events, coordinate treatment grants, and raise awareness for children with facial differences, families living in Oregon and SW Washington can feel and be supported in this journey.
Board of Directors
Dr. Judah Garfinkle - President
Judah earned his D.M.D. from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, his M.S. and Orthodontic Certificate from the University of Kentucky, and completed a Fellowship in Craniofacial Orthodontics at NYU Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. Dr. Garfinkle is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a reviewer for numerous scientific journals. Dr. Garfinkle is currently the Director of Craniofacial Orthodontics and Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery and Orthodontics at Oregon Health and Science University. He maintains an orthodontic private practice in the Hillsdale neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Garfinkle became involved with Smile Oregon at its inception. As a member of the Board, he continues to provide medical input and direction for Smile Oregon. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children.
Haleah Blank - Vice President
Haleah joined the board in 2014 after being inspired by her father, Bob Blank, Smile Oregon co-founder, whose goal was simple: to help kids. He was caught by the power of a smile and wished for every child to love theirs and to be confident in their ability to speak. Haleah shares this passion to connect and support families on this journey. Her background in art as a business owner led fortuitously to a career in marketing and communications. She holds a B.A. in Fine Art from the University of Oregon and an M.S. from Brook's Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. Haleah directs marketing for Colas Construction, a BIPOC Prime Contractor specializing in commercial real estate, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. She enjoys live music and good coffee but loves most to spend time with family whether at home or adventuring about.
Nathan Rudolph - Secretary
Nathan is an attorney with Smith, McDonald & Vaught, LLP in Portland, Oregon. His areas of practice include estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships, real estate transactions, and general civil litigation. He received his B.A. from Chapman University and his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Nathan was inspired to join the Board of Directors in order to help carry on Smile Oregon’s legacy of providing assistance to children and families across the state.
Shaun Donaghue - Treasurer
Nathan is an attorney with Smith, McDonald & Vaught, LLP in Portland, Oregon. His areas of practice include estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships, real estate transactions, and general civil litigation. He received his B.A. from Chapman University and his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Nathan was inspired to join the Board of Directors in order to help carry on Smile Oregon’s legacy of providing assistance to children and families across the state.
Vincent Laski - Treasurer
Nathan is an attorney with Smith, McDonald & Vaught, LLP in Portland, Oregon. His areas of practice include estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships, real estate transactions, and general civil litigation. He received his B.A. from Chapman University and his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Nathan was inspired to join the Board of Directors in order to help carry on Smile Oregon’s legacy of providing assistance to children and families across the state.
Board Members