RCC Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (Oct. 11, 2024) – Rogue Community College (RCC) has appointed Cass Sinclair as executive director of the Rogue Community College Foundation, effective Oct. 7, 2024. Sinclair brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement and strategic planning that will serve the RCC Foundation well as it continues to expand its impact in Southern Oregon.

Cass Sinclair

Sinclair joins RCC from Opportunities for Housing, Resources and Assistance (OHRA) in Ashland, where she served as executive director. During her tenure with OHRA, she secured funding for Oregon’s first Project Turnkey, overseeing the conversion of a Super 8 Motel into a fully staffed, low-barrier shelter and resource center. Sinclair has demonstrated a passion for addressing community needs and improving lives, qualities that align with the mission of RCC and the RCC Foundation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Cass to RCC,” said RCC’s Vice President of People, Culture and Safety Jamee Harrington. “Her leadership experience, strategic mindset and dedication to community service make her a perfect addition to the team. I’m confident that Cass will continue to strengthen the foundation’s role in our community, helping us reach new heights in student success and community engagement.”

Sinclair earned a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in human communication from Southern Oregon University.

As executive director of the RCC Foundation, Sinclair will lead efforts to enhance the foundation’s fundraising, scholarship programs and community partnerships.

About the Rogue Community College Foundation

The Rogue Community College Foundation is dedicated to supporting the students, programs and mission of Rogue Community College by fostering partnerships with businesses, alumni and donors. Through scholarships, grants and program support, the foundation helps RCC provide a pathway to higher education for thousands of students in Southern Oregon. For more information about the RCC Foundation, visit roguecc.edu/foundation.