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
Tracy Lyon
Technology Skills Trainer 503-327-8001 tracy.lyon@pybpdx.org
Elle Goldstein
Teacher's Aide, Academics 503-286-9350 ext. 214 elle.goldstein@pybpdx.org
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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