Education Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

The White Salmon Valley Education Foundation is excited to welcome its new

Executive Director, Darby McAdams. A White Salmon resident, McAdams brings

a background in filmmaking, outdoor leadership, and community engagement to

the role. She has long been active as a community organizer, leading events like

the Little White Salmon Race, and has produced numerous nonprofit-driven film

projects.

Most recently, McAdams played an integral role in Paddle Tribal Waters, a film

following Native youth as they completed the first source-to-sea descent of the

Klamath River after the largest dam removal in history. The descent, which took

place in July 2025, drew national attention and was featured on the front pages

of The New York Times and The Washington Post.

As Executive Director, McAdams will lead the Foundation in its ongoing mission

to support teachers, students, and schools in the White Salmon Valley.