Board and Staff
Our leadership, staff, and volunteers are passionate about students, the mission of PYB, and our commitment to equity.
Board of Directors
Amanda Shownkeen, Secretary
Nike
Andy Hedberg
Walsh Construction
Emily Morrissy
City of Portland
Gilbert Leon
Bridgeport Interiors
Josie Jeremiah
Tonkon Torp
Julie Kopet, PhD
Community Volunteer
Julie Pylypczak
Robert Half
Matt O’Donnell, CPA
Marquam Partners, LLC
Maurice Rahming, President
O’Neill Construction Group Inc
Molly Mink
Gilbert Bros. Commercial Brokerage
Rob Prasch, Treasurer
Network for Oregon Affordable Housing
Steve Rudman, Past President
Community Volunteer
Tom Simpson, Vice President
Community Volunteer
Twauna Hennessee
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Staff
Abby Thompson
Admissions, Marketing and Outreach Manager
503-286-9350 ext. 269
abby.thompson@pybpdx.org
Allison Callahan
Counseling and Career Services Manager
503-286-9350 ext. 238
allison.callahan@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Avahleen Quinn
Career Advocate
503-232-0398
avahleen.quinn@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Chazaq Llinas
Math Teacher
503-286-9350 ext. 215
chazaq.llinas@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Daiber Palma Guzman
Construction Trainer Assistant
503-286-9350
daiber.palmaguzman@pybpdx.org
Danny Van Voorhis
Career Advocate, Bridge Program
503-286-9350 ext.228
danny.vanvoorhis@pybpdx.org
Dave Knieter
Social Studies Teacher
503-286-9350 ext. 245
dave.knieter@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Eliseo Flores
Career Advocate
503-286-9350 ext. 259
eliseo.flores@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him/él
Elle Goldstein
Enrollment Support Specialist
503-286-9350 ext. 214
elle.goldstein@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Eric Benson
Construction Trainer
eric.benson@pybpdx.org
Jill Walters
Executive Director
503-286-9350 ext. 241
jill.walters@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Justin Becker
Staff Accountant
503-286-9350 ext. 255
justin.becker@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Kenia Albarran
Accounts Payable Specialist
503-286-9350 ext. 248
kenia.albarran@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Keziah Richards
Contracts Coordinator
503-286-9350 ext. 249
keziah.richards@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: they/them
Mary Hou
Contracts Manager
503-286-9350 ext. 250
mary.hou@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Maria Raggett
Contracts & Administrative Coordinator
503-286-9350 x213
maria.raggett@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Mary Popish-Baker
Technology Trainer
503-286-9350 ext. 270
mary.popish-baker@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Micah Young
ELA Teacher
503-286-9350 ext. 253
micah.young@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Mikhael Johnson
Enrollment Support Specialist
503-286-9350
mikhael.johnson@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: they/them
Natalie Whitlock
Events & Communications Specialist
503-286-9350 ext. 261
natalie.whitlock@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Nick Newman
Construction Trainer
503-286-9350 ext. 229
nick.newman@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Petra Nomina
Fiscal Director
503-286-9350 ext. 242
petra.nomina@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Rana Uzzaman, LMSW
Program Director
503-286-9350 ext. 220
rana.uzzaman@pybpdx.org
Roe O’Donnell
Construction Trainer
503-286-9350 x268
roe.odonnell@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/they
Ron Lee
Technology Coordinator
503-286-9350 ext. 266
ron.lee@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Sean Parks
Construction Manager
503-286-9350 ext. 235
sean.parks@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Shaun Sullens
Career Advocate, Bridge Program
503-286-9350 ext. 267
shaun.sullens@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Tanya Silva
Career Advocate
503-286-9350 ext. 262
tanya.silva@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her/élla
Tom Del Savio
Senior Grant Writer
503-286-9350 ext. 243
tom.delsavio@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Tonia Kovtunovich
Development Director
503-286-9350 ext. 217
tonia.kovtunovich@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Wayne Polak
Construction Trainer
971-379-5216
wayne.polak@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Zack Kerrissey
Education Director
503-286-9350 ext. 258
zack.kerrissey@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Advocacy Board
Jasper Koenen, Chair
Nike
Andrew Pienovi
Pienovi Properties
Bree Guardado
Avenue5 Residential
Jordan Henderson
Merina+Co
Lindsay Kemp
Earth Advantage
Mary Nesmith
Portland Public Schools
Michael Cummings
Andersen Construction
Nathaniel Rotta
Skanska
Sara Quitugua
Bremik Construction
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