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
Nike
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, VP
O’Neill Electric Inc
Michael Burch
PNW 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, VP
Community Volunteer
Twauna Hennessee
PNW Regional Council of Carpenters
Staff
Allison Ekeya
Admissions Coordinator
503-560-2217
allison.ekeya@pybpdx
Pronouns: she/her
Avahleen Quinn
Technology Trainer / Student Advocate
503-232-0398
avahleen.quinn@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Bill Kowalczyk
Construction Industry Liaison
503-516-6771
bill.kowalczyk@pybpdx.org
Chazaq Llinas
Math Teacher
503-286-9350 ext. 215
chazaq.llinas@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Danny Van Voorhis
Placement & Advancement Team Manager
503-286-9350 ext.228
danny.vanvoorhis@pybpdx.org
Dave Knieter
Social Studies Teacher
(503) 286-9350
dave.knieter@pybpdx.org
Elle Goldstein
Admissions Advocate
(503) 286-9350 ext. 214
elle.goldstein@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Jay Broady
Construction Trainer
(503) 286-9350
jay.broady@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: they/them
Jill Walters
Executive Director
503-286-9350 ext. 241
jill.walters@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Jose Serrano
Construction Trainer
503-286-9350 ext. 268
jose.serrano@pybpdx.org
Julie Tappan
Student Resource Advocate
503-286-9350 ext. 262
julie.tappan@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Justin Becker
Staff Accountant
503-286-9350 ext. 255
justin.becker@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Keone Lopez
Student Advocate
(503) 286-9350 ext. 246
keone.lopez@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
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
Micah Young
ELA Teacher
(503) 286-9350 ext. 253
micah.young@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
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
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
Sofia Palma
Technology Career Coach
503-286-9350 ext. 259
sofia.palma@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
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
Wade Hopkins
Technology Program Manager
503-327-8001
wade.hopkins@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
Zack Kerrissey
Education Director
503-286-9350 ext. 258
zack.kerrissey@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: he/him
AmeriCorps & VISTA Members
Casey Chaffin
Development VISTA
503-286-9350 ext. 248
casey.chaffin@pybpdx.org
Pronouns: she/her
Advocacy Board
Amanda Shownkeen, Co-Chair
Nike
Jasper Koenen, Co-Chair
Nike
Chris Frager
Flywheel Leadership Collective
Emily Short
City of Portland
Jordan Henderson
Merina+Co
Kelsey Skidmore
First Citizens Bank
Mary Evans
Portland Public Schools
Michael Cummings
Andersen Construction
Nathaniel Rotta
Skanska
Sara Quitugua
Bremik Construction
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