Orcilia Zuñiga Forbes

Dr. Orcilia Zuñiga Forbes previously held the position of vice president of university advancement for Oregon State University and has also held a number of administrative positions at Portland State University and the University of New Mexico. Dr. Forbes is also a trustee for the Meyer Memorial Trust and the JELD-WEN Tradition Foundation.  She serves on other community boards and organizations. She earned a doctorate in educational policy and management from the University of Oregon, a master’s degree in public health from the University of California-Berkeley, a master’s degree in nursing from the University Of Oregon School Of Nursing and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Forbes, a widow, was married to Richard Bryan Forbes, and has two children: Eryn Forbes, who is married to Hal Fay, and Bryan Forbes who is married to Colleen.