Our board
The Listen Line Community Services Board of Directors is a passionate group of professionals dedicated to providing accessible mental health support to all. With diverse backgrounds in social work, healthcare, education, and community service, the board brings a wealth of expertise to guide the organization's mission.
Sharla Paso
For nearly 31 years, Sharla has dedicated her life to nursing, a path inspired by her father's encouragement during her early days at community college. Nursing has become more than just a career for her; it's woven into her very identity. Beyond her professional pursuits, Sharla is a devoted wife and mother. To maximize family time, she pursued higher education, earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in Women's Health/Perinatal Clinical Nursing. Her leadership skills were sharpened during the COVID pandemic as she managed the Clinical Education team at OHSU.
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As owner of Medical Vocational Planning, Sharla learns about the various causes of harm to people, both within and outside the healthcare system, through the legal cases her company handles. She uses her expertise to actively decrease morbidity and mortality caused by healthcare errors by sharing her findings and knowledge with her healthcare colleagues.
Sharla believes that every role and experience in life is a step towards something better. For her, this led to founding and becoming the executive director of Listen Line Community Services, a nonprofit mental health crisis helpline and education service. Listen Line focuses on listening to individuals in need and removing barriers to mental health knowledge and care. The organization advocates for destigmatizing mental health and prioritizing both mental and physical well-being.
Heather Massie, RN MSN
Heather knew from the age of five that nursing was her calling. The desire to help others has always been an integral part of who she is, and she's never considered another path.
With 15 years of experience in the nursing field, Heather holds a Master's degree in Nursing Education and is passionate about empowering both aspiring and experienced nurses with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. She has spent 8 years at Legacy Health, and currently serves as a nurse manager at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, in an acute care stroke unit.
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Heather's journey in nursing has only deepened her understanding of the critical importance of mental health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the Listen Line Community Services Education Lead, she continues her dedication to education while working to dismantle stigma and raise awareness of mental health issues within the community.
When she's not working, Heather enjoys traveling the world, paddleboarding, and crocheting. She also cherishes time with her two golden retrievers, friends, family, and many nieces and nephews.
Amy Price
Amy Price has over 27 years of experience in banking and relationship management. Having worked in customer service, account management and branch management roles before becoming a small business banker, Amy has deep ties to the Southwest Washington community and remains locally invested and involved with numerous community and professional organizations outside of work. Her favorite part of the job as a small business banker is getting to know her clients and providing personalized, one-on-one service. Amy is a graduate of Clark College, where she earned her associate degree, and Portland State University, where she studied criminal justice.
Joan Riemer
Joan Riemer brings her 33 years of experience working in Clark and Cowlitz County as a Public Health Nurse to support continued work and growth in providing services from Listen Line. She shares her knowledge of both the mental health needs in the communities as well as her ability to network with available resources. Joan feels passionate to volunteer in supporting this service to help assure everyone knows they matter.
Nick Massie
Nick Massie is a Corporate Advocate for Rotschy Inc. and an active board member for several organizations, including the Southwest Washington Contractors Association and Workforce Southwest Washington. He is involved with the Government Affairs Committees of the Southwest Washington Contractors Association, the Greater Vancouver Chamber, and the Building Industry Association of Clark County. Nick also contributes to education and workforce development through committees at the Battle Ground School District, La Center School District, and Clark College Washington.
Sabrina Korpela
Sabrina Korpela brings to Listen Line her two decades of experience in both the tech industry and in volunteering with multiple charitable organizations. Her favorite part of Listen Line is it's focus on providing a "warm place to land" for anyone who needs a helping hand. Her additional volunteer interests include perennial agriculture and food security for our community.
Shelley Clark
Shelley grew up in Clark County and devoted her career to helping the community. She spent almost 24 years working in child welfare until she left during the COVID pandemic to work at PeaceHealth as a Behavioral Health Clinician. Shelley is close to completing the requirements to obtain her Independent Clinical Social Work License. She currently supports the mission of Listen Line Community Services as the Board Secretary as well as a Listener. She is proud to be a member of this team, to help broaden access to mental health care and is excited for Listen Line’s future.
Judy Ritola
Judy Ritola is behind the scenes doing whatever needs done to support the team. She worked for BGPS for 17 years until she changed her focus to Listen Line in 2021. She is happy to be a small part of helping those needing a boost to get over a bump in the road.
Join Us
Are you a compassionate listener with a passion for mental health? Join our team of dedicated volunteers and make a real difference in the lives of others. As a Listen Line Listener, you'll provide a supportive ear to individuals facing challenges, connect them with essential resources, and help build a stronger, more compassionate community. No prior experience is necessary – we provide comprehensive training and ongoing support.