Our People

From middle-schoolers to retireees, volunteers from all over the region spend a magical week helping some very special children achieve an important childhood rite of passage—independent bicycling. Without this hard working, quick walking and often fast running corps of enthusiastic community members, this program could not be.

In preparation for Bike Week, several of us work all year.

Ann Donaca-Sullivan

Inspired by her own son’s struggle to learn to ride, Ann is one of the two founding organizers of Bike First! In addition to a demanding schedule as the Placement Liaison and Adjunct Professor of Education at Concordia University, Ann also handles fundraising, community advocacy, customizes the skills balance in each clinic and serves as the Clinic Director during the week of clinic. Ann is the contact person for volunteers and participants.   annbikefirst@gmail.com

Angela Vossenkuhl

A dedicated mother and educator, Angela is the Business Manager for Bike First! As well as teaching at Concordia University and Portland State University, Angela manages grants and fundraising, tee shirts and goody bags, as well as handling commemorative photos.  angelabikefirst@gmail.com