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Garrett Warren is an accomplished Creative Director responsible for crafting innovative advertising campaigns for a multitude of entertainment studios and brands including Universal Pictures, Dreamworks Animation, Warner Brothers, Netflix, Nike, Lego, Samsung, and ES

Anna Weichsel is a German architect and principal of an award-wining firm for 15 years. As an immigrant she is pursuing her PhD degree in architecture history and theory and focuses on teaching at Portland State University. Her research projects and educational approaches highlight the importance of understanding cultural difference as an essential factor for an engaging diverse urban community.

Rachel Escoe is the owner of Rachel Escoe Glass LLC. She is a practicing glass artist with over 10 years experience of venetian-style glassblowing. She has also built a skill-set in several other art forms. Her goal is to teach more workshops and open up doors to youth groups that don't normally have access to these expensive/hard to reach medium

Bianca Degarriz has a B.S. in Sociology and an M.Ed. in Counseling - Student Affairs. Most of her professional career has been in higher education working in a variety of student affairs roles in both 4- year and 2- year colleges/universities. She also serves part-time in the Air National Guard.

Chris Frazier is a school administrator with over 15 years in education. He has served as a Teacher, Dean, Academic Counselor, Vice Principal and Principal. He currently is in his third year as principal of Franklin HS.

Antonia Fabien-Kreamier is the Community Outreach Specialist for the Portland Division FBI. She is a funded member of the Evidence Response Team and am the Primary Media Backup. She has been with the FBI for nine plus years.

Angela Donley is the policy director for Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal and an Adjunct professor at Portland State University. She has a masters in social work and did 7 years of direct service in the community before moving into politics and focusing on macro social work.

Courtney Patterson is an innovative emergency manager with over fifteen years experience in disaster response and planning. Her focus is on equitable and resilient infrastructure and communities.

Rachelle Barrett is a Blood Bank Specialist who has worked in the field of Medical Laboratory Science for fourteen years. She has several years of laboratory management experience and most recently is an instructor in the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Oregon Tech located in Wilsonville Oregon.

Julio Morales is an EMT at AMR, who has been working for about 2 years and plans on becoming a paramedic in the next few months to pursue higher education, to eventually become a PA/MD at PCC.

Tim Bishopric has been working in software engineering for over 20 years. He received a BA in political science at a state college in New Hampshire. He learned how to design and write software while working for Qualcomm over 15 years.

Shaun Ford is a Senior Software Engineer II with five years experience working at Nike. He has a goal of becoming a Senior Software Engineer III by 2021.

John Herboth is a Sr. Commissioning Project Manager at Northwest Engineering Service Inc. with 13 years of experience in building commissioning in the commercial and industrial construction industries. He believes that sharing project successes, failures, and best practices is a professional duty.

Steve Malany is the president of P&C Construction and a long term member of the Associated General Contractors. He joined P&C in 1990 and worked his way up to president in 2005. In 2014, he was the president of the local AGC Chapter.

Chef Tse has a love affair with food, one that goes beyond lifting a fork to her lips. After 12 years in marketing, she moved to Paris to study cuisine and pastry. She has taught at all three Portland culinary schools and is now a chef consultant at Sysco.

Jordan McCauley has worked in community development for 5 years. She currently supports destination development initiatives for many communities across Oregon that are interested in leveraging tourism as a local economic driver. She is passionate about helping communities thrive with the help of inclusive, sustainable and responsible tourism.

Evan Strandberg is the Business Development Manager for iQ Credit Union. His area of focus is on community events, financial literacy, and connecting non profit partners.

Bianca Reed is a Lincoln High School Alumni and currently the VP of Client Development at Rain the Growth Agency, Bianca leads new business initiatives and works across all departments to manifest measurable and unprecedented growth for clients.

Genesis Duncan is the creative director and founder of Graphic Anthology, a Portland, Oregon based stationery & gift company that encourages kind, thoughtful communication with those you love most. Since 2010, she's designed joyful products that have found their way into homes across the globe and into retail shops in the US, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

Craig Ernst is a non-profit and solar energy expert with a proven track record in budgeting, financial forecasting & reporting, developing programs, events and cultivating relationships with funders. His background is in sales, marketing and multimedia helps him to expand awareness around solar energy. He leverages positive relationships to produce relevant industry events.

Andrew Gunther serves as the Executive Director of A Greener World (AGW) Global Services, supporting the launch of AGW¡¯s labels in regions seeking meaningful food labels. Building on his agricultural experience Andrew subsequently developed supply chains for a large natural foods retailer, supporting farmer cooperatives and producer groups, before coming to A Greener World to utilize those same skills in supporting region-led development of markets for verified, sustainable products.

Teresa Salinas has been with PCC for over 20 years. She has worked in the Admissions and Recruitment area for over 10 years and prior to that in workforce development. She most enjoys working with students and helping them navigate the college admissions process to help them achieve their educational goals.

Marquita Guzman is a Counselor on Special Assignment supporting high school counselors in ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ. Marquita was drawn to the field of school counseling by a passion to help students maximize their potential and find their personal path of growth. As a first gen student herself Marquita believes in the pivotal role school counselors can play in the academic pathways of students.

Tracy Lam is the director of programs and communications at a nonprofit called Partners in Diversity. Before this, she worked as a TV news producer in Portland, as well as a public relations professional for Make-A-Wish Oregon and OHSU. She has a degree in journalism from Boston University.

Tanya Cerda has over 10 years of experience of working in creative industries and has previously worked in the fashion, entertainment, and advertising industry. Tanya is the Trustee and Program Director at the Bodecker Foundation and has been a part of the organization since its inception and is committed to providing exceptional art experiences for creative youth of all ages.

Mari Watanabe spent 25 years in the apparel industry working for nationally known clothing brands before shifting her career to the nonprofit sector. She has since served the nonprofit sector for 10 years.

Abby Guyer is several years into her ¡°second career¡± as a non-profit executive. She previously led brand marketing efforts for global consumer brands in addition to agency and consulting work for retail and restaurant clients. Early in her career she worked in the snowboard industry and as a music promoter.

Luis Ochoa is a Software Development Manager at Multnomah County in Oregon. Mr. Ochoa has 20+ years of application development experience in various industries including human resources, financial, product development, video games, mortgaging, and now government which he leverages to provide innovative solutions to the residents and visitors of Multnomah County.

Katharine Chen is a software engineering manager at Bright.md. She started as an engineering intern at Bright.md was around 4 employees, and now the company has over 50 employees. She enjoys cooking and dancing Argentine tango.

Anna von Ravenberg is a thermal management engineer with the Electric Mobility Group at DTNA, developing the first series electric truck for the comapny. She has a goal of seeing clean tech revolutionize the commercial vehicle market in the next years/decade! In addition she has a goal of completing a Master's in Engineering in the next few years to accomplish said goal.

Victoria Zhao has a Bachelor¡¯s and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. She started her Daimler career in 2019 as a Design Engineer focusing on Exhaust After Treatment Systems and Integration. She is passionate about design, sustainable energy, and STEM!

Vasilios Tsirimiagos is a mechanical engineer with almost 20 years of experience in the automotive and aerospace industry. He currently works at Daimler Trucks North America and is the team lead for Diesel Exhaust Fluid Systems.

Thuy Tu has over twenty years of experience as a Senior Transportation Planner and Civil Engineering Project Manager. She is an innovative collaborator, progressive communicator, educator and believes in people-focused urban design concepts and methods.

Mary Ann Trout started working at Hillsboro Auto Wrecking in 1988 without any car knowledge. In that time she has learned a lot about vehicles & about the industry. She participates on several boards & groups representing Auto Dismantlers.

Jay Kuykendall is an instructor in the Automotive Service Technology department at Portland Community College. He has been in the automotive repair field for over 30 years, and holds ASE Master Automotive Technician status.

Jonah Metzger is an automotive restoration specialists specializing in the restoration of corvettes years ranging from 1953 to 1972. with 18 years experience in this service.

Eric Delehoy presents more than 25 years of college admission and counseling experience, having worked at both large public and small private institutions of higher learning. He is a national leader in the area of college guidance and, in non-COVID times, regularly provides keynote addresses and breakout sessions at high schools throughout the Portland metro area. He is the owner of Delehoy College Counseling.

Alex is a Senior Manager at Bright Horizons College Coach on the College Finance team. Bright Horizons College Coach?, the nation¡¯s leading provider of educational counseling services. This benefit is designed to support your family through a variety of important educational challenges. He works directly with students to support their educational journey, mentoring them in the skills and experience they need to reach their professional career and higher education goals.

A former high school career advisor, Meg Kilmer is happy to open the doors to a post-secondary option most teens know little about: union apprenticeships.

Originally from Bend, Oregon I went to OSU for undergrad and obtained a degree in Speech Communications. Then, I went to Portland State University for graduate school and graduated in March of 2020 with a degree in Educational Leadership and Policy. I¡¯ve worked for Oregon State for the past eight years and I¡¯ve loved every minute! Go Beavs!

My name is Cori Graves and I have been working in Admissions for about three years. I was born and raised in Colorado and moved out to Oregon to complete my Bachelor¡¯s in Biology at Oregon State University! I have also attended Portland State University where I completed my Master¡¯s in Educational Leadership and Policy.

Laurie Chadwick is an Education Coordinator with the PCC Career Pathways Program with over 15 years experience supporting students to reach their college and career goals. She enjoys working with students and anyone who is thinking of attending college, and connecting them to resources that support their success.

Beth Molenkamp has been working with Portland Community College since 2012, first as a Dual Credit Coordinator and then was promoted to the Dual Credit Program Manager and CTE Regional Coordinator. Before working at PCC Beth was a CTE teacher in Alaska and Portland. She has taught preschool through adults with a strong focus on experiential learning. Beth earned her BA at the University of Montana and a MAT from Ashford University.

Tara Harding, originally from Arizona, taught history in NYC for 14 years before moving to Portland. She is now the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Teacher on Special Assignment for Advanced Placement. Her goal is to encourage and support diverse students in taking on the challenge of AP classes. She has a fifth grade daughter at Creston Elementary.

Jen Poinar has worked in career services in both high school and college environments for over 10 years and loves helping students find careers and majors that match their interests and needs. She holds a Bachelor's in French and International Studies from the University of Oregon and a Master's in Public Administration in International Management from Middlebury Institute of International Studies.

Rachel McMillen is the Sylvania Career Exploration Center Coordinator and has worked in career development in higher education for 20 years. She has a Bachelor's in English from University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master's in Counseling from California State University, Northridge. Rachel's prior career was in Human Resources and she began a transition into higher education as an intern in the Moorpark College Counseling Department.

Haydee Hernandez Goldenberg has worked as a career development professional in California, Washington and Oregon in community college settings for over 30 years and been with the Career Services Coordinator for PCC Rock Creek for over 5 years. She began her career at the Rowland Heights High School Career Center in CA.

Becky Washington is a Certified Professional Resume Writer. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's in Public Administration. Becky is captivated by information on jobs that pay and what is in demand.

Melea Tejedas currently serves as the Senior Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment at the University of Oregon. She has nine years of college admissions experience, primarily serving the Oregon public universities.

Amy Holland works with AmeriCorps programs across Oregon in her role as Program Officer at Oregon Volunteers. Amy has served twice as an AmeriCorps member where she developed skills such as building houses, removing debris after hurricanes, supporting immigrant students, preparing taxes, and more!

Nerva Pfund is a Student Resource Specialist, for ABE/GED & ESOL Programs. She has worked at PCC for twenty-nine years in a variety of roles including administration, testing coordination, orientation, and advising, with more than six years of teaching in a community college.

Jennifer Satalino has been active in the college access and success movement both in Oregon and nationally. She has served as both a director of admissions and of financial aid, is a founding member of the Oregon College Access Network. Jennifer has particular expertise in Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and assisting undocumented students as they pursue postsecondary education. Her passion is ensuring equitable educational opportunities exist for all students.

Miranda Leong-Hussey is admission fellow for Reed College. She also attended Reed, and just graduated this past May, with a degree in political science. She is an East Coaster (born and raised in New York), and has thoroughly enjoyed living in Portland these past few years! In her free time, she loves to cook, read, hike, camp, and spend any time she can outside. Miranda is interested in education equity and access, and finding and meeting students the best part of the job!

Gabriel Selassie earned a Bachelor¡¯s of Architecture degree with a minor in Civil Engineering from Prairie View A & M University of Texas (HBCU) in 1988. Gabriel is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and serves at the Western Region Associate Editor of the Sphinx Magazine. He is a member of Phi Alpha Theta national history honor society, and Prince Hall Masons. He also held a commission in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Daril¨ªs Garc¨ªa, Ph.D. is the Director of Enrollment Services at Portland Community College where she oversees operations for admissions and registration. Dr. Garc¨ªa worked in higher education for 21 years in student affairs and as an instructor. She earned a Ph.D. in Educational Management in Higher Education from Hampton University, an MA in Communication from the University of Texas at El Paso, an MA in Counseling from Eastern Michigan and a BA in Communication from the University of Michigan.

Michelle is a member of the Shoshone-Bannock tribes of Fort Hall, Idaho. Before working in higher education Michelle was a middle school and high school teacher.

Magdalena Cruse is an Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator at Portland Community College. She has worked in higher education since 2002 in various positions including international education, academic advising, health programs, admissions and recruitment. She enjoys working with students, helping them navigate the college admission process and achieve their educational goals.

David Lorenz is an Educational Specialist with Goodwill Industries. He enjoys helping people in the community achieve their goals and has a Master of Arts in Organizational Management.

Troy Madrid has worked in the Job Corps program since 2005 in various positions in the counseling department -Career Counselor, College Counselor, and Admissions Counselor. Each position deals with the students in different times of their training and education.

Pilar has been working in the field of inclusion and diversity in society, and, more specifically, businesses and education since 2008. In addition to her extensive background working with adults with learning disabilities, Pilar has a professional background in human resources management and training and development. Pilar is a strong advocate for the creation of post secondary educational opportunities for people with different learning needs and believes learning doesn¡¯t end in High School

Casandra (Cassy) Esparza is a first-generation college graduate, Latina, originally from Utah. A Class of 2014 graduate from University of Portland, Cassy has worked in the Office of Admissions for the last six years, and has used her role to help advocate and support underrepresented students pursuing higher education.

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Ari is a Program Manager for GEAR UP in ½ûÂþÌìÌà and Adjunct Faculty at PSU.

Ryan McAlvey is the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Services. He is responsible for all education, oversight and enforcement of NCAA and WCC rules and regulations, initial and continuing eligibility certification of student-athletes, preparing and submitting waiver requests on behalf of coaches, student-athletes and the institution to the NCAA, oversight of athletic financial aid and serving as the primary liaison between several campus units and the Athletic Department.

Rachel Anderholder is the Executive Director of Carpe Mundi -- the non profit branch of Carpe Diem -- has been working with the organization in various capacities since 2012, supporting 117 Carpe Mundi students through their study abroad experience. She has an MA in International Development and Service and has worked and volunteered in the education sector throughout North and South America.

Anne Koenning graduated from Lewis & Clark College with a degree in Sociology & Anthropology. She is the Executive Director of Enrollment & Operations at Carpe Diem Education, and has been working with Carpe Diem since 2016 . Prior to joining the team, Anne worked in the admissions offices of Where There Be Dragons and the National Outdoor Leadership School. Anne loves having the opportunity to connect with students and their families as they prepare for an international semester experience.

Debra has been guiding students through their high school experience for seventeen years, and particularly loves helping them thoughtfully approach their next steps after graduation. She holds a MA in Educational Psychology from University of Colorado, School Counseling licensure from Lewis & Clark College, College Counseling Certification from UCLA, and is Certificated as an Educational Planner through AICEP.

Melinda Gale began teaching with ½ûÂþÌìÌà in 1999 and holds a BA from Reed College, an MAT from Lewis and Clark College and an IAL from Portland State University. She has worked with high school students navigating the college process both as an AVID and IB Coordinator and as an educator over the past 15 years. Melinda has also received extensive training in Social Emotional Learning skills and enjoys supporting young people as they consider their post-secondary career and educational options.

Caitlin Clark, MA LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in her 7th year at Roosevelt High School. She provides free and confidential bilingual mental health support to students and their families. In her free time, she loves to bike, cook, knit, and stay true to her Wisconsin roots by eating lots of cheese.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Scott has taught in both secondary and higher education and has been tutoring professionally since 2005. He sees tutoring as an opportunity for any student to become a better learner. Scott specializes in coaching students with LD and is motivated by seeing his students transform their potential into action.

Rob has been a professional tutor since 1997, beginning in the Washington, DC, area, then in Manhattan, and now in Portland. Rob has dedicated approximately 20,000 hours specifically to one-on-one standardized test preparation and has been featured in U.S. News and World Report¡¯s America¡¯s Best Colleges, Newsweek, and Education Week.

Edgar Contreras is an alumni from Warner Pacific University and Tigard High School. I graduated from WPU in 2016 with a bachelor in Social Entrepreneur. I'm a first-generation Latino to graduate High School and College. I now work as an admission counselor for Warner Pacific University. One of my favorite things to do is meet with students and families to talk to them about their dreams and hopes about continuing education.

Faith Avery is an Educational Specialist with Goodwill Industries. She is passionate about helping reach their highest potential and has a Masters degree from the University of Iowa.

Kim Neel is a Retention Coordinator. She has worked for Oregon Tradeswomen for 7 years to support women in the construction industry. She provides opportunities for mentorship and connection through monthly social hours and also facilitates educational learning opportunities through a program called Tradeswomen Leadership Institute.

Jay Richmond is the Workforce Equity Manager Oregon Tradeswomen. His work involves working with various stakeholders to increase equity and diversity in the construction industry.

Jana loves working in education and getting to see students transform their lives. Every day she is inspired by the students she works with and impressed with their intelligence, resilience, and determination. Jana has worked in education since 2001 and feels so fortunate to get to help students take their first steps towards college.

This panel will include current students and alumni from Bellevue college's Neurodiversity Navigators and Occupational Life Skills programs.