Board and Staff
Our leadership, staff, and volunteers are passionate about students, the mission of PYB, and our commitment to equity.
Board of Directors
Andy Hedberg
Walsh Construction
Bob Wendel
Connected Community Solutions
Gilbert Leon
Bridgeport Interiors
Julie Kopet, PhD
Portland Community College
Julie Pylypczak
Robert Half
Matt O’Donnell, CPA
Marquam Partners, LLC
Maurice Rahming, Vice President
O'Neill Electric Inc
Michael Burch
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Molly Mink, Secretary
Gilbert Bros. Commercial Brokerage
Rob Prasch, Treasurer
Network for Oregon Affordable Housing
Sarah Einowski
Tonkon Torp LLP
Steve Rudman, President
Community Volunteer
Tom Simpson, Vice President
Community Volunteer
Twauna Hennessee
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Staff
Allison Ekeya
Admissions Coordinator
503-560-2217
allison.ekeya@pybpdx.org
Avahleen Quinn
Technology Trainer
503-232-0398
avahleen.quinn@pybpdx.org
Ayla Johnson
Teacher
503-286-9350 ext. 234
ayla.johnson@pybpdx.org
Bill Kowalczyk
Construction Industry Liaison
503-516-6771
bill.kowalczyk@pybpdx.org
Brant Moore
Construction Trainer
503-286-9350 ext. 268
brant.moore@pybpdx.org
Chazaq Llinas
Math Teacher
503-286-9350 ext. 215
chazaq.llinas@pybpdx.org
Christian Harvey
Construction Deptartment Coordinator
503-286-9350 ext. 267
christian.harvey@pybpdx.org
Danny Van Voorhis
Placement and Advancement Team Manager
503-286-9350 ext.228
danny.vanvoorhis@pybpdx.org
Jessica Burbach, Ed.D
Education Director
503-286-9350 ext. 253
jessica.burbach@pybpdx.org
Jill Walters
Executive Director
503-286-9350 ext. 241
jill.walters@pybpdx.org
Justin Becker
Staff Accountant
503-286-9350 ext. 255
justin.becker@pybpdx.org
Keone Lopez
Case Manager
(503) 286-9350 ext. 246
keone.lopez@pybpdx.org
Keziah Richards
Contracts Coordinator
503-286-9350 ext. 249
keziah.richards@pybpdx.org
Mary Hou
Contracts Manager
503-286-9350 ext. 250
mary.hou@pybpdx.org
Natalie Whitlock
Events & Communications Specialist
(503) 286-9350 ext. 261
natalie.whitlock@pybpdx.org
Nick Newman
Construction Trainer
503-286-9350 ext. 229
nick.newman@pybpdx.org
Petra Nomina
Fiscal Director
503-286-9350 ext. 242
petra.nomina@pybpdx.org
Rana Uzzaman, LMSW
Program Director
503-286-9350 ext. 220
rana.uzzaman@pybpdx.org
Ron Lee
Technology Coordinator
503-286-9350 ext. 266
ron.lee@pybpdx.org
Sean Parks
Construction Manager
503-286-9350 ext. 235
sean.parks@pybpdx.org
Sofia Palma
Technology Career Coach
503-286-9350 ext. 259
sofia.palma@pybpdx.org
Tom Del Savio
Senior Grant Writer
503-286-9350 ext. 243
tom.delsavio@pybpdx.org
Tonia Kovtunovich
Development Director
503-286-9350 ext. 217
tonia.kovtunovich@pybpdx.org
Wade Hopkins
Technology Program Manager
503-327-8001
wade.hopkins@pybpdx.org
Zack Kerrissey
Teacher
503-286-9350 ext. 258
zack.kerrissey@pybpdx.org
AmeriCorps & VISTA Members
Advocacy Board
Amanda Shownkeen, Co-Chair
Nike
Nathaniel Rotta
Skanska
Paige Frederick
The Portland Clinic
Sara Quitugua
Bremik Construction
Brittany Varriano, Co-Chair
Nike
Chris Frager
Flywheel Leadership Collective
Jasper Koenen
Nike
Kelsey Skidmore
First Citizens Bank
Michael Cummings
Andersen Construction
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