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Gorge Local Currency Cooperative
August 02003 – present

Member of steering committee developing a local currency program for the Mid-Columbia region. Also volunteer print media services and public relations consultation.

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AmeriCorps Northwest Service Academy
Mt Adams Center, Trout Lake, WA
August 02002 – July 02003

Individual Placement member/leader for full-time volunteer program based in the Columbia Gorge region. Supervised six Individual Placement (IP) members; liaison between Trout Lake and service sites. Provided support, resource and advocacy for members. Planned monthly IP meetings, performed regular site visits and compiled monthly paperwork.

Developed day-long educational programs and service events for all Mt Adams Center members and/or the surrounding communities; coordinated field team projects and conducted research for a personal service site with World Steward, a local non-profit organization; and provided print media service, including member portraits in the Mt Adams Center office, a weekly email newsletter, the eight-page annual newsletter, and assorted event flyers. Headed a committee to improve the center’s resource use and ecological impact.
Portfolio: Mt. Adams Dispatches

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SE Asia Earthquake Victims Benefit, Portland, OR
October 27, 02001

Spent the day helping to cook Indian food feeding a 400-plate benefit for earthquake victims in India. Washed a lot of pots and pans and stirred big kettles of navratan korma.

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Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership (LCREP)
Snapshot Water Quality Project, Portland, OR
September 28, 02001

Did water quality samples for river advocacy association at various places in the Columbia River near its conjunction with the Willamette. Measured pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen and turbidity, in addition to describing the conditions of the surrounding landscape. Was part of the only team to collect its samples from a boat on the river instead of from the shore.

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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
and Wasco County Historical Museum, The Dalles, OR
Fall 02000 – Spring 02001

Worked onsite as volunteer internship for bachelor’s degree. Tasks included: administering grant to begin a photographic library, consulting on web content and design, editing manuscripts for publication, and reworking media kits for the public relations office.

Also worked on the habitat restoration program, seeding and weeding, doing native plant research and documenting photographically the program’s progress. Produced a half-hour slide presentation for class on the museum, which they discussed adapting into educational and community outreach programs for the general public.
Portfolio: Native Plant Restoration at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center

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OPB Pledge Drive, Portland, OR
December 3, 02000

Volunteered through Marylhurst University to answer phones for Oregon Public Broadcasting’s on-the-air pledge drive.

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North by Northwest, Portland, OR
01997 – 02000

Volunteered yearly for annual independent music festival, which was recognized nationally for promoting local and regional talent. General office work, data entry during preconference, registrations troubleshooting and walkup registration during conference.

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City Council Candidate, Bingen, WA
Fall 01998

Ran for city council against incumbent.

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Community Action Plan Advisory Committee, Bingen, WA
Fall 01997

Volunteered to attend public meetings, which helped city council determine the direction to take in revitalization efforts.

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Rock the Vote, Las Vegas, NV
01996

Established a Las Vegas chapter of national voter awareness organization. Recruited volunteers, set up voter registration booths, planned special events, and conducted voter registration in four states. Networked with community groups to ensure an appropriate presence at numerous events.

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