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Yirla Gonzalez Nolan
Yirla Gonzalez Nolan
Yirla Gonzalez Nolan
Yirla is a Mexico-born, Texas-raised entrepreneur who has found her calling in Oregon. With a rich background spanning over 12 years, she has harnessed her strategic expertise in partnership building, economic development, and public policy to champion sustainable growth for underrepresented communities.
Yirla's leadership journey include
Yirla is a Mexico-born, Texas-raised entrepreneur who has found her calling in Oregon. With a rich background spanning over 12 years, she has harnessed her strategic expertise in partnership building, economic development, and public policy to champion sustainable growth for underrepresented communities.
Yirla's leadership journey includes pivotal roles at the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen, the Women's Business Center, and the March of Dimes, where she worked to bridge gaps between communities, non-profits, and businesses to achieve shared objectives. Beyond her formal positions, she is an active member of the Organization of Women Executives and the Junior League of McAllen, where she promotes voluntarism, cultivates leadership, and contributes to the betterment of the community.
Sara Ngo
Yirla Gonzalez Nolan
Yirla Gonzalez Nolan
Sara is a community builder and program coordinator who helps bring thoughtful, inclusive experiences to life through the Oregon Conferences for Women. Her work focuses on coordination, planning, and creating spaces where women can connect, learn, and feel supported.
As the first-born daughter of immigrant parents, Sara grew up navigating
Sara is a community builder and program coordinator who helps bring thoughtful, inclusive experiences to life through the Oregon Conferences for Women. Her work focuses on coordination, planning, and creating spaces where women can connect, learn, and feel supported.
As the first-born daughter of immigrant parents, Sara grew up navigating responsibility, advocacy, and adaptability from an early age—experiences that continue to shape how she shows up in her work and community. Her background spans small business ownership, nonprofit involvement, and corporate support roles, giving her a practical, behind-the-scenes perspective on turning ideas into action.
She is passionate about supporting women particularly women of color through honest conversations about career transitions, mental health, and redefining success. Sara also serves on local community engagement committees and enjoys helping communities build spaces that feel welcoming and intentional,
A Message from Luz Reyna
Dear Community, Partners, and Friends,
After much reflection, I want to share a personal and professional update.
After two meaningful years, I will be stepping away from my role at Oregon Conferences for Women to focus fully on new business ventures that will take me outside of Oregon. This decision comes with deep gratitude and pride for
Dear Community, Partners, and Friends,
After much reflection, I want to share a personal and professional update.
After two meaningful years, I will be stepping away from my role at Oregon Conferences for Women to focus fully on new business ventures that will take me outside of Oregon. This decision comes with deep gratitude and pride for what we built together.
OCW began as a shared vision to create spaces where women could gather, lead, heal, and grow. From our very first conference to the vibrant community that exists today, this organization has always been about connection, courage, and leadership. I am incredibly proud of the foundation we laid, the stories we amplified, and the community we nurtured together.
Being born and raised in Salem, this work has been especially close to my heart. Building OCW here alongside inspiring women and community partners will always be something I treasure. The relationships, conversations, and collective energy we created will stay with me well beyond this chapter.
As I step into this next phase, my focus is turning fully toward the future of work supporting independent professionals design careers and lives on their own terms. I’m excited about what’s ahead.
I remain deeply grateful to everyone who supported OCW, believed in the mission, and showed up with intention and heart. The community we built together is strong, and I look forward to watching it continue to grow!
If you’d like to stay connected and follow my journey, I invite you to connect with me on LinkedIn, where I’ll be sharing updates on my work and the next chapter ahead.
Thank you for being part of this meaningful season.
With gratitude,
Luz Reyna
Co-Founder, Oregon Conferences for Women
www.linkedin.com/in/luzreyna/