Formal Education

• May Valley Elementary School, Issaquah, Washington
• Maywood Junior High School, Issaquah, Washington
• Liberty High School, Issaquah, Washington
• Willamette University, Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Political Science. Also notable course work in physics and computer science. Recipient of the Mary L. Collins Scholarship.
• Drew University, Semester on the United Nations. Also studied comparative economic systems.
• John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Master in Public Policy. Concentration in Energy and Environmental Policy (Natural Resource Economics). Also studied health, welfare, and industrial policies.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, cross enrolled course work in Regional Economic Development while attending the Kennedy School.

Skills Computer Systems - Operated a computer consulting business. Provided database and information systems management for a variety of small businesses and non-profits. Have written applications in six programming languages. Experienced with internet applications and developing World Wide Web pages. Teaching - Provided computer training to clients. Worked as a computer lab assistant at the Kennedy School, worked as a teaching assistant for the Management Information Systems courses at the Kennedy School, including development and teaching of specialized computer training sessions for graduate students. Worked as a tutor at Drew University. As a volunteer, taught a computer class for the Urban League of Portland and tutored students at the Albina Youth Opportunity School. Conducted Toastmasters International Youth Leadership and Speechcraft Programs. Economic Analysis & Natural Resources - In addition to extensive course work in economics, especially natural resource economics, I have practical experience in agricultural economics, and forestry economics (1000 Friends of Oregon). Recent work included work with landowners to implement conservation practices. State & Local Economic Development - Significant course work at Willamette, Harvard, and MIT. Served on the Planning Commission for the City of Aumsville, Oregon. Small Business & Non-Profit Management - Started and operated four small businesses, and one state wide non-profit organization. Served as Treasurer for several organizations. Served as the District Administrator for a state designated special district. Political & Social Action -

• Serve as President of St. Johns Lions Club.
• Serve as Chair of the Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group (PHCAG).
• Serve as member of City of Portland Columbia Blvd Waste Water Treatment Plant Citizen Advisory Committee.
• Actively participated in numerous local and state wide political campaigns.
• Served on the local board for the Willamette University chapter of the Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG).
• Organized the Young Democrat's of Oregon and served as State Chairperson, Treasurer, and Executive Director.
• Served as the President for Portland Toastmasters and Portland Progressives Toastmasters.
• Served as Chair of the Multnomah County Support Services Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC).
• Served as Chair of the North Portland Odor Abatement Committee (NPOAC).
• Served as Chair of the University Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA).
• Served as Member of the Metro Committee For Citizen Involvement (MCCI) Steering Committee, and as Chair of Advisory Committees Subcommittee.
• Served as President of the Eastside Democratic Club.
• Served as member of the Oregon DEQ Green Permits Advisory Committee.
• Served as Chair of the Multnomah County Democratic Party.
• Served as Chair of the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Committee.