2023-24 AmeriCorps Members

Claire Albright

Community Food Coordinator

Housing Authority of Clackamas County - Hillside

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

Nathalie Hansen

Environmental Livability Coordinator

Sabin CDC

Develop education and livability programs to engage members of Sabin CDC community. Improve and maintain
community naturescapes and gather resident feedback.

Joshua Devin

Food Systems Outreach Coordinator

Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus

Establish systems that supply fresh produce to students experiencing food insecurity and provide education in the Learning Garden on organic food production, planting and sustainability.

Jesse Nienow-Macke

Climate Justice Project Coordinator

Portland Public Schools

Develop and implement climate justice education initiatives for staff, teachers, students, administration, and the community.

Rosie Goity

Climate Justice Project Coordinator

Portland Public Schools

Develop and implement climate justice education initiatives for staff, teachers, students, administration, and the community.

Peyton Priestman

Kellogg Dam Removal Community Engagement Coordinator

North Clackamas Urban Watersheds Council

Engage the community in the Kellogg Creek Restoration & Community Engagement Project, a regionally significant dam removal and stream restoration project in downtown Milwaukie.

Anita Spaeth

Sustainability Project Coordinator

Portland Public Schools

Energize students to save resources through behavior change, underscore a conservation ethic in schools, reduce the environmental footprint of the district, and educate about environmental justice.

Derek Palmore

Outreach & Education Coordinator

City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services

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

Sima Seumalo

Outreach & Riparian Specialist

Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Plan and implement restoration projects, community science programs, volunteer events, and environmental education for watershed residents from underserved communities.

Larson Dana

Waste Prevention Educator

Washington County, Solid Waste and Recycling

Implement a waste prevention project for multifamily communities. Offer technical assistance to managers that include educational materials, presentations, outreach and tabling.

Skylar Stevens

Environmental Program Specialist

Reynolds Learning Academy

Organize and coordinate recruitment and environmental education opportunities to engage students from diverse backgrounds. Conduct school-wide outreach to increase program visibility.

Hannah Skutt

Climate Justice Project Coordinator

Portland Public Schools

Develop and implement climate justice education initiatives for staff, teachers, students, administration, and the community.

Nichole Scott

Community Food Coordinator

Housing Authority of Clackamas County - Clackamas Heights

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

Chase Petrie

Energy & Climate Coordinator

Lewis & Clark College

Manage Climate Action Plan: advance energy efficiency program, assist in decarbonization infrastructure funding & planning, and lead environmental justice focused education/outreach programs.

Maggie Anderson

Watershed Health Educator

Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center

Develop and implement ELC’s youth outdoor education curriculum for field trips, livestreams, and day camps. Create and manage the volunteer program to engage the community in stewardship activities.

AmeriCorps Alumni