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

Andrew Pienovi

Christie’s International Real Estate Evergreen

Andy Hedberg, Vice President

Walsh Construction

Brian Mares

Scott Edwards Architecture

Emily Morrissy

City of Portland

Gilbert Leon, Vice President

Bridgeport Interiors

Jani Turner

Apprenticeship Coordinator, Oregon Laborers

Julie Kopet, PhD

Community Volunteer

Julie Pylypczak, Treasurer

Robert Half

Kristin Bremer Moore

Tonkon Torp LLP

Maurice Rahming, President

O’Neill Construction Group Inc

Staff

Allison Callahan

Counseling and Career Services Manager
503-286-9350 ext. 238
allison.callahan@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Chazaq Llinas

Math Teacher
503-286-9350 ext. 215
chazaq.llinas@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him

Corinne Bacon

Outreach and Enrollment Specialist
503-410-3081 ext. 214
corinne.bacon@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Daniela Condor

Career Advocate
503-286-9350
daniela.condor@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her/ella

Danny Van Voorhis

Career Advocate, Bridge Program
503-286-9350 ext.228
danny.vanvoorhis@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him

Eliseo Flores

Career Advocate
503-286-9350 ext. 259
eliseo.flores@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him/él

Jessi Maniglia

Construction Trainer
503-200-8341 ext. 244
jessi.maniglia@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Kai Brown

Construction Trainer
208-304-6428
kai.brown@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him

Keziah Richards

Contracts Coordinator
503-286-9350 ext. 249
keziah.richards@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: they/them

Kim Higley

Career Advocate (Bridge to Construction Program)
971-222-7868 ext. 259
kim.higley@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Maria Raggett

Contracts & Administrative Coordinator
503-286-9350 ext. 213
maria.raggett@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Mary Hou

Contracts Manager
503-286-9350 ext. 250
mary.hou@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Mary Popish-Baker

Technology Trainer
503-286-9350 ext. 270
mary.popish-baker@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Matt Aranez

Outreach and Enrollment Specialist
541-636-8126 ext. 247
matt.aranez@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him

Mia Cordes

Communications and Events Officer
mia.cordes@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Micah Young

Academic Team Lead
503-286-9350 ext. 253
micah.young@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Natalie Whitlock

Grant Writer
503-286-9350 ext. 261
natalie.whitlock@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Nick Newman

Washington County Bridge Program Manager
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

Executive Director
503-286-9350 ext. 220
rana.uzzaman@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him

Roe O’Donnell

YouthBuild Construction Training Supervisor
503-286-9350 x268
roe.odonnell@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/they

Tan Nguyen

Accounting Specialist
503-286-9350 ext. 248
tan.nguyen@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him

Tanya Silva

Career Advocate
503-286-9350 ext. 262
tanya.silva@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her/élla

Tonia Kovtunovich

Development Director
503-286-9350 ext. 217
tonia.kovtunovich@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her

Zack Kerrissey

Education Director
503-286-9350 ext. 258
zack.kerrissey@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him

Advocacy Board

Jasper Koenen, Chair

Nike

Derek Ditora

Wafd Bank

Jenny Walker

Skanska USA

Mary Nesmith

Portland Public Schools

Michael Cummings

Andersen Construction

Taylor Fischer

MiTek