Jodie Barram

Jodie Barram was appointed to the board in January 2023. As a Central Oregon native who moved back to Bend 24 years ago, she has been an avid user of the District’s programs, trails, parks, natural areas, river access points, and off leash dog areas.

Jodie has expertise as a professional communicator working locally and nationally focused on emergency situations, wildland fire, its impacts and effective mitigation measures. She served on Bend city council previously, as Mayor Pro Tem for four of the six years, and on the planning commission. She has a bachelor’s degree from George Fox University.