2026-27 AmeriCorps Members

Lena Grover

Sustainability Community Engagement Coordinator

Portland Public Schools, Department of Climate Justice, Energy & Sustainability

Develops and implements sustainability education, engagement, and empowerment initiatives for staff, teachers, students, administration, and the community.

Lily Henry-Austin

Learning Gardens Specialist

Portland Community College

Establishes systems that supply fresh produce to students experiencing food insecurity and provides education in the PCC Learning Gardens on organic food production, planting and sustainability.

Gwyn Murphy-Cunningham

Student Garden Outreach Coordinator

Springwater Environmental Sciences Charter School

Coordinates hands-on, nature-based education for K-8th grade students and serves as the vital link between the school and greater environmental community.

Mara Halloran

Outreach and Education Coordinator

City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services

Recruits and trains community volunteers in Green Street plantings and stewardship for maximum environmental benefits in low-income, racially diverse communities.

Zoey Hughes

Community Justice Community Engagement Coordinator

Portland Public Schools, Department of Climate Justice, Energy & Sustainability

Develops and implements climate justice education, engagement, and empowerment initiatives for staff, teachers, students, administration, and the community.

Ayla Oshkello

Community Gardens & Food Security Coordinator at Hillside Manor

Housing Authority of Clackamas County

Engages housing residents in community garden work parties, health and wellness education, Youth Summer Lunch programs and assesses food systems for health and food security issues.

Alexis Harris

Community Gardens & Food Security Coordinator at Blossom & Community

Housing Authority of Clackamas County

Engages housing residents in community garden work parties, health and wellness education, Youth Summer Lunch programs and assesses food systems for health and food security issues.

Isaac Ison

Outdoor Learning Coordinator

Cottonwood School of Civics and Science

Supports CSCS’s place-based education program through environmental stewardship, outdoor learning, volunteer coordination, and environmental justice.

Lily Ryan

Garden to Pantry Educator

Mt. Hood Community College

Supports Barney’s Pantry and students experiences food insecurity through garden education, engagement opportunities, and food pantry assistance.

AmeriCorps Alumni