Nonprofit + NGO

Porter S. Wheeler is currently a Peace Corps Education Volunteer serving in the Dominican Republic. He helps elementary school students improve their Spanish literacy levels. Additionally, his writing has been published in The Nation Magazine, DSA’s The Activist, and UO’s own The Daily Emerald. As a...

Carolina Stewart graduated from the University of Oregon in 2023 Summa Cum Laude. After graduation, she earned a Master's of Nonprofit Management in 2024 as a double duck. She has been working in development for a local organization and is looking to spread her wings internationally....

Genevieve Slaton is a University of Oregon graduate who studied Chinese language and Global Health. During her time in college, she participated in the Chinese flagship program, lived on the Chinese floor in Global Scholars hall, presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium discussing Uyghur Mu...

Carina Quintanilla is the Chicas Program Manager at Adelante Mujeres. Over nearly seven years, her contributions have been integral to the growth of the Chicas Program, significantly expanding its reach and impact on youth. With her support, the program has continued to achieve a remarkable 100% hig...

Ruby Novello is a Global Advisor on Equity & Inclusion at Water For People where she provides support to mainstream gender and social inclusion within the organization and its water, health and sanitation (WASH) programming in 9 countries. Ruby has a MA from American University’s School of Inter...

Katherine Von Ofenheim boasts a background in education and youth leadership which later translated into a career in program development for universities and nonprofits with a focus on the Middle East.Her interest in public policy and the Middle East began at the UO after she chose Arabic to fulfill...

James Cody Birkey ’06 is Senior Vice President at JLL (Jones Lang Lasalle), where he is the US Practice Area Lead for Civic Reinvestment and Housing. In this role, he and his team advise public entities and mission-driven organizations on complex real estate matters and pivotal urban projects. Birke...