As the Youth and Family Program Coordinator, I am looking forward to developing some new and exciting volunteer opportunities for teens in
the Portland area! I have been volunteering through Hands On since
spring of last year, and I find it a great way to meet people, get involved
and make a difference. While at Hands On, I hope to learn as much as
possible about Portland's non-profit and volunteering communities.

In my free time I enjoy walking around the city, hiking, reading (I recommend
The Hearing Trumpet by L. Carrington, The Alchemist by P. Coelho, and
A Girl Named Zippy by H. Kimmel), spending time with my friends, family
and pets, and an occasional game of racquet ball. A social issue I am particularly
interested in is affordable housing and ways to incorporate sustainable design
and management into urban housing and communities.

I am grateful to AmeriCorps and Hands On Greater Portland for this opportunity
and look forward to working with all of the great volunteers, projects leaders,
agency partners, and Hands On staff!