Our Story
One Woodbury is a collaborative effort between the City of Woodbury, South Washington County Schools, Washington County, the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce, the Woodbury Community Foundation, the YMCA and several other community members. The goal is to create an inclusive event that celebrates the diversity that makes up Woodbury.
The idea for One Woodbury came about through community meetings. As part of the city's community engagement planning process, talks began about how to create a greater sense of belonging and connectedness. Washington County Community Development Agency Commissioner and Woodbury resident Temmy Olasimbo was part of that discussion and shared her experience creating “One Fest” in her career at Best Buy. The conversation evolved into a desire to bring that concept to Woodbury, where everyone could come together in one space to celebrate our diversity.
Simultaneously, the Woodbury Community Foundation and the YMCA brought together a group of community members to focus on racial equity. That group identified a goal to create more events that celebrate the different cultures in Woodbury. The idea of One Woodbury was shared to that group, and they embraced it. A subcommittee in this group, known as the Racial Equity Collaborative, identified that we would all work together, collaboratively on this effort.
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Our Comittment
The goal of this event is to be community-driven and supported by community partners. The One Woodbury partners are committed to fostering and supporting a diverse community where everyone feels like they belong. We are inspired by the community members who have stepped up to help us with this mission, and will continue to dedicate time and energy into creating a connected community. ​
We welcome all ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences!
Thank you to individuals on the One Woodbury Planning Committee for your time, talent and resources to make this event a success!
Temmy Olasimbo
One Woodbury Chair; Washington County CDA Commissioner; Nigerian Community Member
Christie Denson
Woodbury Racial Equity Collaborative; Woodbury Community Foundation; East Ridge Athletic Association; Woodbury Resident
Kevin Gilboe
Woodbury Community Foundation; Design Core Detroit
Michelle Clasen
Washington County Commissioner (District 5); Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce; Washco Mental Health Advisory Committee; Washco Parks and Open Spaces Committee; Local Public Health Board
Ross Chavez
Paramedic/Firefighter, City of Woodbury EMS Fire; Woodbury Resident; SoWashCo Parent
Paul Huffman
Woodbury Days Council
Natalie Bauer
Woodbury Police Sergeant
Joy Coker
SoWashCo Parent; YMCA; Woodbury Community Academy
Noah Y.
Woodbury Community Foundation; Woodbury Parks & Natural Resources Commission; Ethiopian Community Member; Math and Science Academy Student
Ashley Acosta-Meyers
South Washington County Schools
Jodi Ritacca
Woodbury Cottage Grove League of Women Voters; Woodbury Thrives; Woodbury Resident
Teresa Moes
Woodbury YMCA
Gina Spoo
South Washington County Schools; Woodbury Resident
Cheryl Jogger
SoWashCo CARES Education Foundation; SoWashCo Community Education; Indian/Malayalee/Syro-Malabar Catholic Community Member
Megan Beck
City of Woodbury; SoWashCo Parent; Woodbury Resident
Simi Patnaik
Woodbury Thrives; South Washington County Schools; Indian Community Member; Woodbury Resident
Shelly Schafer
City of Woodbury; SoWashCo Parent; Woodbury Resident
Laurie Staiger
Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce; Woodbury YMCA
Roger Green
Woodbury Community Foundation; Washington County Community Development Agency
Carolyn Winslow
The Grove United Methodist Church; United Methodist Deaconess
Blane Huppert
Christ Episcopal Church
Mrs. O's Social Media Marketing Class
East Ridge High School
...And many more!
Let’s Work Together
Send us a note if you would like to get involved in our planning group, or if you would just like to share an idea!