Oregon Historical Society
Sue Metzler is an experienced development and marketing professional with a strong background in nonprofit organizations. Since February 2008, Sue has served as the Director of Development at the Oregon Historical Society, overseeing both the development and marketing departments. Prior to this role, Sue was the Director of Development at the World Forestry Center from October 2003 to February 2008, where significant achievements included managing a major exhibit renovation and a successful fundraising campaign. Earlier in Sue's career, from October 1991 to October 2003, Sue held the position of Manager of Public Affairs for the Sisters of Providence Health System, enhancing special events and annual fundraising efforts. Sue holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from San Diego State University, earned between 1971 and 1976.
Oregon Historical Society
The Oregon Historical Society is dedicated to making Oregon’s long, rich history visible and accessible to all. For more than a century, we have served as the state’s collective memory, gathering and preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, films, manuscripts, books, and oral histories. Researchers from around the world travel to our library, unearthing information that challenges conventional thinking. Curious individuals come to us to explore their family trees or discover the history of their homes or neighborhoods. Archaeologists, environmentalists, filmmakers, architects, novelists, artists, and others all find their way to us, asking questions, making discoveries, creating knowledge. We share our vast collection through thought-provoking museum exhibits and robust digital platforms. We bring history directly to Oregon’s students in ways that bridge gaps of time and perspective, and we support lifelong learning through our many public lectures and events. We advance critical inquiry through the Oregon Historical Quarterly, a journal that has sparked conversations throughout our community for over a century.