Diane Martinez is the current Professional Development Nurse Educator for Providence Health Systems, and a clinical instructor for Washington State University. She holds eleven years of nursing experience and is a native speaker of Spanish with a certification in medical interpreting. She graduated ...

Jennifer (Jen) McNely is a French teacher in a high school in Lexington, Kentucky. She received her Bachelor's in French in 1993, and started teaching in El Paso, TX in 2002. Her teaching philosophy is to pass on the love and appreciation of the French language and francophone culture to younger gen...

Philip Robinson is Director of Software Development and Selector in Linguistics at Cornell University Library. After graduating from the University of Oregon with an MA in History, he pursued a PhD at Georgetown University in Russian history but decided to switch gears and start a tech career in DC....

Greg Brooks-English, a global citizen and veteran international traveler, taught in South Korea as an Assistant Professor in the College of English at Yonsei University (the oldest and largest Christian university) for 12 years, and 5 years at Dongguk University (the oldest and largest Buddhist univ...

Miguel Olivares is a Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service-the export promotion branch of the U.S. Government. As an accomplished international trade professional, Miguel guides and counsels export-minded U.S. companies ranging from first time exporters, to seasoned ...

Oliver Beiersdorf is a partner in the New York office of Reed Smith LLP, a global law firm. For over 20 years, Oliver has represented clients in some of their most complex and challenging legal matters, whether inside or outside the courtroom. He has extensive industry experience in aviation, shippi...

Ericka Warren, MBA is the principal of Evolucion Group Consulting and facilitator for Try Excellence. She has vast experience as a national community leader, educator, and coach. Ericka serves as a strategic advisor for equity and community engagement to the Oregon Department of Transportation I5 Ro...

Nancy Carré is the owner of a successful grant writing consulting business, specializing in securing funding for nonprofits on both national and international levels. Graduating summa cum laude in 1992, Nancy continued her academic journey by obtaining a master’s degree in reading, a master’s degree...

Laura is a Library Media Specialist in Portland Public Schools. She completed her Master’s in Educational Leadership at the University of Oregon. Laura has a strong focus on Information Literacy Teaching and Learning for her students. She is a Board Member on Action 4 Media Education. Laura is curre...

Marcus Kauffman, Biomass Resource Specialist, Oregon Department of Forestry. He leads statewide and regional economic development efforts focused on equitable job creation, forest resiliency, and low-carbon building solutions. He helps lead the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition, serves as the Coalition's...