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What we do

Our Mission
ENRICH Communities partners with counties, cities, districts, nonprofits, NGOs, and community groups to plan for the future and bring those plans to life. We help secure funding, level the playing field, and empower communities of all sizes to define where they want to go—and take the steps to get there. 

What We're About

Why We Exist

Too often, decision-making processes favor those with resources and access to power, leaving historically marginalized populations behind. While recent efforts have amplified more diverse voices, many communities still lack the resources to turn vision into reality. Communities with strong resources can:

  • Lobby more effectively at all levels of government
  • Plan and organize with greater efficiency
  • Compete successfully for grants and other funding


ENRICH Communities exists to close that gap. We work to create equity by ensuring every community has access to the tools, funding, and support needed to achieve better outcomes. 


What Healthy Communities Share
Thriving communities:

  • Provide safe and reliable infrastructure and services
  • Create opportunities for jobs and local business growth
  • Offer housing options across all income levels
  • Share a strong vision and community identity
  • Plan proactively, not reactively

What we do

Strong outcomes start with clear direction. In Oregon, cities and counties are required to maintain comprehensive long-range plans, yet many are outdated—or underused. Without a current strategic plan, organizations are left stumbling in the dark. ENRICH Communities helps communities:

  1. Define a shared vision
  2. Set actionable goals
  3. Secure the resources to achieve them
  4. Deliver projects that make a lasting impact

Strong outcomes start with clear direction. In Oregon, cities and counties are required to maintain comprehensive long-range plans, yet many are outdated—or underused. Without a current strategic plan, organizations are left stumbling in the dark. 


Our Services

  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Outreach & Engagement
  • Long-Range Planning
  • Grant Writing & Administration
  • Project Planning & Development
  • Urban Renewal Support
  • Project & Process Management
  • Continuous Improvement

OUR TEAM

Joe Slaughter, MPS, AICP

Jerry Slaughter, MHI, ACHE

Jerry Slaughter, MHI, ACHE

Executive Director 

 

Joe brings extensive experience in land use and community development to ENRICH. Following the 2020 Almeda Fire, he served more than four years with the City of Phoenix as Community and Economic Development Director and Deputy City Manager. During this time, he saw firsthand how organizational capacity can transform re

Executive Director 

 

Joe brings extensive experience in land use and community development to ENRICH. Following the 2020 Almeda Fire, he served more than four years with the City of Phoenix as Community and Economic Development Director and Deputy City Manager. During this time, he saw firsthand how organizational capacity can transform recovery into long-term growth.


By leveraging post-disaster recovery funding, Joe helped Phoenix expand staff capacity, complete essential long-range planning, stimulate economic growth, and secure approximately $35 million in outside funding for critical infrastructure projects. These efforts not only accelerated fire recovery but also set the city on a path for lasting success.


A certified planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) since 2011, Joe also holds a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Community and Economic Development from Penn State University. His passion lies in helping communities thrive by pairing strong planning with actionable strategies.

Jerry Slaughter, MHI, ACHE

Jerry Slaughter, MHI, ACHE

Jerry Slaughter, MHI, ACHE

Director of Business Development

 

Jerry is a seasoned healthcare innovation executive and growth leader dedicated to closing gaps in care. With notable experience at the intersection of clinical services, strategic expansion, and organizational transformation, Jerry brings a rare blend of operational rigor and forward-thinking vision to hi

Director of Business Development

 

Jerry is a seasoned healthcare innovation executive and growth leader dedicated to closing gaps in care. With notable experience at the intersection of clinical services, strategic expansion, and organizational transformation, Jerry brings a rare blend of operational rigor and forward-thinking vision to his roles.Throughout his career, Jerry has focused on driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes, optimizing care delivery models, and scaling growth initiatives that align mission with market opportunities. He has built and led cross-functional teams, stewarded partnerships with health systems and payers, and championed initiatives that bridge the divide between clinical quality and business sustainability.Jerry’s core strengths include:

  • Strategic growth leadership: defining and executing go-to-market strategies that unlock new revenue streams while preserving quality of care.
  • Innovation in care delivery: re-imagining service models, harnessing technology, and aligning with value-based care imperatives.
  • Change management and culture design: fostering environments where mission, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence converge.
  • Stakeholder collaboration: driving alignment among providers, payers, patients, and community partners to deliver holistic solutions.

Jerry holds a proven track record of leading organizations from strategic assessment through implementation—delivering scalable outcomes, improving access, and generating sustainable growth in competitive healthcare environments. 

Anna Fernandez - Founder

Jerry Slaughter, MHI, ACHE

Anna Fernandez - Founder

 Director of Culture and Outreach

 

The daughter of Mexican immigrants from Mexico City and Sonora, Anna was born in Southern California and moved with her husband and sons to Central Point, Oregon in 1979. The family later settled in Sams Valley, where Anna raised her four sons.


Before retiring in 2013, Anna worked in the Central Point Scho

 Director of Culture and Outreach

 

The daughter of Mexican immigrants from Mexico City and Sonora, Anna was born in Southern California and moved with her husband and sons to Central Point, Oregon in 1979. The family later settled in Sams Valley, where Anna raised her four sons.


Before retiring in 2013, Anna worked in the Central Point School District, beginning at Sams Valley Elementary, then Hanby Middle School, and finally Scenic Middle School. Early in her career, she supported Spanish-speaking students, helping them adjust and succeed in the classroom.


Although Anna grew up fluent in Spanish, she spoke it less often after moving to Oregon, when opportunities to use the language were limited and bilingualism was not widely valued. Her sons never learned Spanish, but today she is delighted to see several of her grandchildren embracing the language through the district’s Two-Way Immersion program.


Anna now lives in Prospect, Oregon with her husband and their two dogs. A lifelong advocate for fairness, she helped found ENRICH because she believes every community deserves access to the resources they need to grow and thrive.

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