Team River Runner

Bend, Oregon

Get Involved with TRR Bend, Today!

Team River Runner Bend provides Veterans, Service Members, and their families opportunities to experience the health, healing, community, and camaraderie of paddlesports.

Whether you are a Veteran interested in getting on the water, a paddler interested in volunteering, or a community member who wants to support local Veterans, we would love to hear from you.

No paddling experience is necessary to get involved.

If you or a Veteran you know is interested in participating or volunteering with TRR Bend, please contact the chapter coordinator below.

Chapter Coordinator

Jon Mohr

Email

jon.mohr@teamriverrunner.org

Ready to get involved?


Contact Jon to learn more about upcoming TRR Bend activities, volunteering opportunities, and ways to become part of the local Team River Runner community.

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Vanessa Jones

Committe Co-Chair

Vanessa A. Jones is a dynamic force dedicated to fostering
inclusivity, encouraging discussion, and promoting a culture of
belonging in the outdoor sports community. Hailing from
Washington, DC, she brings a wealth of diverse experiences and
perspectives to her endeavors.
As a US Army veteran and ordained Chaplain with a focus on
seniors and caretakers, Vanessa is deeply committed to serving
others. Her work as a patient-caretaker advocate reflects her
passion for supporting vulnerable populations and ensuring their
voices are heard.
Currently, Vanessa is employed by a resettlement agency, where
she confronts challenges head-on with resilience and
compassion. As a single, Black woman veteran, she embraces
the unique hurdles she faces, viewing them as opportunities for
growth and empowerment.
In her downtime, she wears many hats, including that of a
missionary, spreading hope and positivity wherever she goes.
Weekends are spent paddling, immersing herself in West African
dance and finding solace and joy in nature’s embrace.
Vanessa is committed to equitable principles, ensuring that
everyone’s opinions are valued and heard. Through her
unwavering dedication and inclusive leadership, Vanessa is
paving the way for a more equitable and diverse outdoor sports
landscape.