Annie Paulsen - President
Annie Paulsen is a Colorado native who has planted deep roots in Oregon upon moving here in 2011 after completing her medical training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She has been a King City resident since April 2016. She and her husband Micah were drawn to the neighborhood by the beauty of the surrounding land, the proximity to the King City Park and to the Tualatin River where she enjoys paddle boarding and kayaking. Annie works nearby at The Portland Clinic as a physician, providing primary care to many members of the communities of King City while taking on leadership roles in her practice. She loves seeing her patients while out walking in the neighborhood! Annie is involved in city governance through her participation in the King City Planning Commission. Annie enjoys hiking and mountaineering with the Mazamas, a longstanding outdoor organization in Portland. She is a member of the Mazamas' Critical Incident Stress Management Team in which she helps debrief those who have experienced a traumatic outdoor climbing or hiking event. She has an interest in Community Emergency Preparedness and is a member of the Tigard CERT. Give a wave if you see Annie walking with her dogs Harper and Kala and her son Harry throughout King City or on the trails of Oregon and Washington! |
Heather Wakem - Vice President
Heather Wakem is an Oregon and Willamette Valley native. She chose King City as her home after returning from studying at Southern Oregon University. She has been a King City resident since 2019. She and her husband, Ryan, chose King City for the proximity to the Tualatin River, the schools, and the quiet community. Heather works in neighboring Tigard and enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time at the river. |