Meet the Team
Terri Scribner, Owner
Terri has a Master’s degree in International Administration and coordinated high school teacher-student overseas study programs before starting Destination Services: Oregon in 1997. She thoroughly enjoys working with people from other cultures and appreciates the challenges faced when living in a foreign country. She has studied in Turkey and Greece, traveled in the UK and several European countries, and relocated for a year in Mexico with her husband and children. Now she enjoys having three children in their 20’s, paddling on a dragonboat team, traveling with her husband in their camper trailer, and planning for the next overseas trip.
Tina Kreft-Tengblad
Tina Kreft-Tengblad is originally from Sweden and moved to Portland in 2001 with her husband and two daughters. She is a dual citizen of Sweden and US. Prior to moving to the US, she and her family lived in England for 6 years. She understands and remembers the challenges and the importance of having close assistance with all the practical issues families experience during the relocation period. Tina passionately enjoys helping newly arrived expatriate employees adapt to their life experience in the US. When she’s not assisting with settling-in, Tina also teaches English as a Second language, as well as teaching Swedish at Portland State University. She likes traveling, visiting her family in Sweden, walking her dog and making jewelry.
Nicola Stackhouse
Nicky originates from England and has relocated twice. First in 1997 to Belgium with a new baby and a toddler and again 3 years later to Portland, which she now calls home. Now a US citizen with 2 adult children, Nicky has experienced both the joys and the challenges of family life after moving to a new country and fully understands the need for solid practical help. She is excited to put her experience to use by helping newcomers settle-in to the Portland area and begin their journey. With a background in nursing she now practices massage part-time from her home and in her spare time enjoys her family and friends, walking her dog in Forest Park, gardening and DIY projects.
Pam Joyner
Pam brings an extensive background in public service and enjoys meeting people. Prior to working for Destination Services: Oregon, she was a teacher, vice principal, then principal in Portland public schools. Pam is an active outdoors person who spends her leisure time hiking, camping, and biking. She also enjoys exploring the Oregon Coast, trying a new recipe in the kitchen, working in the garden, and spending time with her partner and three young adult children. Traveling experiences include a memorable trip to China and several very enjoyable trips to Europe. There are many other countries and continents on her list for upcoming experiences, this is especially true as she meets such interesting clients in her work for Destination Services: Oregon.