Michelle Jenck, Board Member 

Michelle Jenck, M.Ed. is the founder of Divergent Ideas, a consulting practice focused on improving individual and community well-being. She holds a Master of Education in Health & Kinesiology and a Master's Certificate in Behavioral Economics. Michelle is passionate about the Salmonberry Trail as a long-term investment in economic vitality, public health, transportation, conservation, and regional connection. She is committed to helping build partnerships that will bring this once-in-a-generation project to life for future generations.

A lifelong Oregonian, Michelle lives in Netarts, Oregon, with her husband, a fourth-generation Tillamook dairy farmer. They love spending time with their three grown sons and family dog, Layla, and especially enjoy biking rail-trails and similar recreational venues at home and abroad.