• Design and implement an expansion of the state-wide Double Up Food Bucks (SNAP match) program to include farm stands. • Explore the feasibility of implementing a new system at farmers markets that would replace the physical "Food Bucks" currency with digital currency.

• Find opportunities for collaboration and mutual support of the communities Montavilla Farmers Market serves, including non-profit partners, shoppers, neighborhood members, food organizations, and vendors. • Seek to understand the needs of stakeholders and advise on how to implement programs, policies, and/or changes to best serve the community.

• Guide team in generating website, blog, social media and newsletter content that broadcasts regional food and agriculture stories to strengthen connections between farmers and market-goers• Train and oversee Portland Farmers Market (PFM) staff to ensure execution of communications plan with a focus on amplifying voices of BIPOC farmers and community members• Work to meet the needs of underserved communities by developing programs in partnership with Friends of Noise, Oregon Food Bank, Portland Fruit Tree Project and SNAP Ed• Developed organization-specific racial equity program for PFM staff to foster understanding of community needs and remove barriers to participation (Blooming Out Loud)• Restructured programs and marketing plans in response to budgetary changes resulting from COVID-19

• Created and integrated an equity philosophy into management of educational programming including Chef in the Market, Kids Cook, Taste the Place and Family Cooking Series• Surveyed farmers at Lents International Farmers Market to understand their unique business and operations development needs and created a day-long, multi-session forum to meet those needs• Leveraged professional network to rescue the Market Scouts program by securing Slow Food Portland as the new funding partner• Directed the design and production of new market merchandise in order to utilize local talent and lower cost of goods• Presented as a representative of PFM at conferences and meetings including InFARMation and OSU Small Farms Conference• Collaborated with outside graphic designer to direct refresh of printed marketing collateral

• Oversaw market operations while building relationships to foster community and provide exceptional service to stakeholders at three market locations•Educated shoppers about alternative methods of payment at the markets including SNAP incentives, Veggie Rx and WIC vouchers• Enforced market rules including vendor compliance with government, health & agricultural laws• Collaborated with staff and volunteers to ensure that markets met PFM’s mission and strategic goals on an operations level

• Lead on-site community engagement programs at eight affordable-housing properties in Portland, Oregon• Developed new programs focused on utilizing art, placemaking, education for a healthy lifestyle and recreation for physical and mental health in response to resident needs• Sought collaboration and support from community partners as well as services offered by local, state and federal agencies• Evaluated program effectiveness to develop improved processes, evaluation methodology andrecommendations for improvement• Independently secured two Regional Arts & Culture Council Arts Equity Grants to fund programing• Expanded Art Explorations curriculum to include three 6-session classes• Developed a 14-session active transportation and Story Walks program• Developed three 5-session cooking and nutrition education classes• Partnered to pilot BIKETOWN for All citywide bike share program

• Provided support services to residents in 519 rental units at four affordable-housing sites in Portland, Oregon• Provided ongoing resident retention services including mediation, crisis intervention, referrals for emergency funds and assistance with life skills and applying for benefits• Worked with residents, property management and outside agencies to foster thriving communities through activities and events• Utilized FamilyMetrics database software to maintain records of services and attendance to inform evaluation of program and project efficacy• Designed and implemented art education, healthy eating/cooking and recreation program curricula

Lead recreation activities for low-income Portland families in under-served parks around the city• Distributed meals for the Summer Food Service Program• Informed the public of recreation and education opportunities throughout the city of Portland