About

Cascadia Chamber Opera is a non-profit performing arts organization based in Oregon, dedicated to engaging communities through the vibrant musical storytelling of opera. Each year we present opera featuring the region’s professional artists in the early fall and tour numerous cities throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Our Mission

Cascadia Chamber Opera is dedicated to making exceptional and imaginative opera accessible to audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Our Address:
PO BOX 1057
Astoria, OR 97103

Our Board Members:

  • Bernie Robe, Board President
  • Cathy Green, Board Treasurer
  • Rebecca Kraft, Board Secretary
  • Sandy Naishtat, Board Member, Company Manager
  • Dulcye Taylor, Board Member
  • Bereniece Jones-Centeno, Artistic Director, and Co-founder
  • Vincent Centeno, Music Director, and Board Member

Former Board Members:

  • Janene Nelson, Co-Founder (2009-2015)
  • Marieke Schuurs, Co-Founder (2009-2011)
  • Kevin Helppie (2009-2013)
  • Jamie Galli McGee (2010-2012)
  • Amy Adams (2011)
  • Tara Puyat (2012-2017)
  • Alison Slade (2012-2013)
  • Lois Stark (2014-2017)
  • Lillian Hung (2016-2018)
  • Britney Leemon-Mitchell (2016-2017)
  • Dwight Caswell (2017-2018)