10/27/2026
Please help us welcome Dionne!
Just this week, Dionne Vali joined Wallowa Land Trust as our Development Manager. Dionne grew up in Anaheim, California, and moved to Wallowa County more than 20 years ago to help run her husband's family restaurant. She spent many years in the hospitality business before pursuing her interest in art at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, where she served as Program Coordinator, organizing programs and events and managing communications and marketing.
Dionne brings years of experience working with people, organizing events, and building relationships. She loves having nature right outside her door, whether it's spotting eagles at Wallowa Lake or walking to the river to watch spawning kokanee. She also appreciates living in a community where people can come together for a good cause despite their differences.
Outside of work, Dionne enjoys gardening, cooking, painting, a newfound interest in ceramics, and spending time with her husband and friends.
