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meet the Staff fair housing council |
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FHCO StaffMoloy Good, Executive Director
503-223-8197 Ext. 103 or mkgood@FHCO.org Moloy Good started with the Fair Housing Council in April of 2003. He was recently named its Executive Director. FHCO is a highly regarded private nonprofit dedicated to furthering the cause of fair housing through education, outreach, and enforcement. Mr. Good began his work with FHCO as its Enforcement Coordinator. In this position he managed all of FHCO’s enforcement activity, including designing and administering tests to determine if the fair housing laws are being met. Previously he worked as a staff attorney for Legal Aid Services of Oregon. He helped defend people against evictions, but also negotiated with landlords to avoid evictions. Mr. Good’s commitment to civil rights began while he was growing up in a small town in the Pacific Northwest. He experienced and witnessed much of the ignorance that leads to bigotry and prejudice. In high school he decided to pursue a career that would allow him to combat this intolerance. During college he continued to pursue this goal by studying about the civil rights movement, eventually writing his senior thesis on the subject. He chose to attend Howard University School of Law because of its long and distinguished history as a catalyst for the expansion of civil rights. His work with FHCO has allowed him to use his legal education to help defend and further the cause of civil rights.
Jo Becker, Education / Outreach Specialist
503-453-4016 or jbecker@FHCO.org As a former Realtor(R), Jo Becker was involved with her local Realtor(R) association's Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity Committee for eight years, serving as a long-time member and former chair. She also served on the association's Board of Directors. It was at the Realtor(R) association that Jo first met the folks at the Fair Housing Council (FHCO) and learned about the important work they do. When she decided to make a career change, she stayed close to the housing industry but went non-profit. Jo is proud to have served the FHCO since 2005 and pleased to have the opportunity to further her interests in assuring fair and equitable housing for all. As a former licensee, she brings a unique perspective to the organization and truly appreciates the housing providers' perspective.
Angel Burdick, Intake Specialist
503-223-8197 Ext. 110 or aburdick@FHCO.org Originally from the beautiful Redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Angel loves nature, creative expression, and making a positive difference in the world. She has lived in both Portland and San Francisco, California where she was a Massage Therapist and volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate with foster youth. She loves exploring different cultures and has traveled in Mexico, Central America, and Asia. Currently she is enjoying living in Portland where she can explore the beautiful northwest, spend time with her friends and pursue her creative endeavors and hobbies such as singing, biking, and hiking. With an educational background in Psychology, Angel believes in the resiliency of the human spirit and is an advocate for personal growth, human rights, and social justice. She loves to read and try new things, and she is very excited to part of the team at the Fair Housing Council.
Alyssa Cudmore, Administrative Project Manager
503-223-8197 Ext. 101 or acudmore@FHCO.org Alyssa Cudmore was hired as FHCO's Administrative Project Manager in November 2010. Previously she had served as an AmeriCorps intern for both FHCO and Oregon Housing and Community Services from October 2009 through July 2010 after which she spent four months on a bike tour through Central America and the western US promoting healthy and sustainable food culture with cocoa and coffee producers as a member of a group called Cycles of Change. Alyssa graduated from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington in 2009 with a degree in environmental policy and minors in economics and Spanish. Her previous work experience is in the areas of community organizing, tribal natural resource policy, youth engagement, sustainable agriculture, and land use policy. Her passion for social and environmental justice led her to the Fair Housing Council. When she’s not busy at work you'll likely find Alyssa with her nose in a good book at a local coffee shop, bundled up on Mount Hood in her cross country skis, cooking up some crazy concoction, or out exploring and getting lost in Portland and beyond.
Nicol'e Edner, Intake Specialist
503-223-8197 Ext. 105 or nedner@FHCO.org Nicolé has worked with the Fair Housing Council on a part-time basis since 2004. Nicolé served first as the Administrative Project Manager until 2009 when she joined the Education / Outreach Department. In both capacities, she coordinated the FHCO's annual Poster Contest and the “Anywhere But Here" display, among many, many other tasks. After visiting Morocco in late 2010-2011, she returned to the FHCO as an Intake Specialist in the Enforcement Dept. As such, Nicol'e helps field calls on our free Fair Housing Hotline (800/424-3247 Ext. 2) assisting callers with fair housing questions.
John Gainer, Office Administrator
503-223-8197 Ext. 102 or jgainer@FHCO.org John Gainer joined the FHCO staff in August 2007 and is a Renaissance individual of sorts, with a wide variety of interests and expertise. Prior to coming to FHCO, John previously worked as an Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator for a clinical technologies company in San Francisco. He also worked in administrative support or management positions for a landscape design firm in Eugene, the State of Oregon, the University of Oregon Department of Architecture and Federated Stores, Inc. aka Macy’s. In addition, John has 16 years experience teaching as an adjunct assistant professor for the University of Oregon School of Music. Co-requisite with his position at FHCO, John is a professional vocalist, musician, music director, composer, music educator & consultant. He takes on musical work for organizations such as churches, community choirs, and professional musical groups. He has a long list of accomplishments including radio & TV jingles, recording projects and taking a Eugene-based gospel choir, Inspirational Sounds, to New York City to sing at Alice Tully Concert Hall of the renowned Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in May 1987. John is no stranger to the Portland gospel music community and participates with the “Gospel Christmas” with the Oregon Symphony Orchestra & Northwest Community Gospel Chorus concert series. Tying his musical talents with interest in civil rights, John was honored in 1998 in Eugene with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award "in appreciation of his ability to inspire people to transcend racial and cultural barriers through Gospel music... through unselfish, talented efforts, the dream is being realized."
Elizabeth Gray, Intake Specialist
503-223-8197 Ext. 107 or egray@FHCO.org Elizabeth joined the Fair Housing Council in the fall of 2011 excited for the chance to improve understanding between tenants, landlords, and others in the housing community. She enjoys her role as an advocate while broadening her own understanding of access to human services and justice. Elizabeth grew up in Portland but moved east to attend Haverford College where she graduated with a degree in Comparative Literature in English and Spanish. In school she pursued projects in language, education, and equitable access to services. These projects included: volunteering as an elementary school tutor; a tax preparer at a community tax clinic serving migrant farmworkers in Pennsylvania; and as an elections observer in El Salvador, later returning there as an English teacher. After graduation, she participated in the Philly Fellows / Americorps VISTA service year, writing grants as well as development and marketing materials at a Philadelphia community development and housing counseling agency. Elizabeth lived in Uruguay in 2010 and taught English in the public school system there. Upon returning to Oregon, she worked for Portland Public Schools as a teaching assistant in ESL and reading. In her spare time Elizabeth has enjoyed getting reacquainted with the Pacific Northwest as well as reading, cooking, eating, and exploring near and far.
Luke Griffin, Enforcement Coordinator
503-223-8197 Ext. 106 or lgriffin@FHCO.org Luke oversees the Enforcement Dept. including managing the Fair Housing Hotline staff as well as designing and administering tests to determine if fair housing laws are being met. He joined the FHCO in 2007 as an Intake Specialist; previously he was a legal assistant to plaintiffs’ attorneys in numerous class action lawsuits. Luke is a native of Portland. He graduated from Portland State University after attending University of Oregon. During his education he spent time living abroad becoming proficient in Spanish. His time living in other societies around the world also increased his awareness of the challenges faced to ensure equal rights and social justice. After starting a family in North Carolina, Luke returned to Oregon in 2005 in hopes of being a positive contributor to the Pacific Northwest’s unique society.
Diane Hess, Education Director
503-223-8197 Ext. 108 or dhess@FHCO.org As FHCO’s Education Director and head of the Education and Outreach Department. Diane keeps busy spreading the word about fair housing rights and responsibilities throughout Oregon and Clark County, Washington, in as many ways as possible. Diane has been an activist for equality since she organized a “Susan B. Anthony” club in the fourth grade. She has worked with social justice and human services organizations as a staff person, board member, and volunteer activist. This has included organizing political and community campaigns, planning and developing innovative programs, raising funds, and working directly with individuals who need assistance, both in the US and overseas. Diane lives in SE Portland with her husband, a union organizer, and two cats. When she isn’t working, she enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, gardening, and drawing.
Maribel Mora, Intake Specialist
503-223-8197 Ext. 104 or mmora@FHCO.org Maribel was born and raised in the agricultural community of Hood River along the Columbia River Gorge. She graduated from Portland State University in 2009 with a B.A. in Communication Studies and Arts and Letters. She also earned a Chicano / Latino Studies Certificate. In college, Maribel participated in student organizations that emphasized higher education among Latina/o youth. She has also volunteered with Immigration Counseling Service translating documents and providing office-related assistance. Maribel was pleased to participate in the 2010 Diverse Civic Leaders Academy offered by the Latino Network and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement. The program emphasized civic engagement, community organizing, and advocacy within the city of Portland. Social justice and equal distribution of knowledge and resources are very important to Maribel and, as such, her work at the FHCO fits perfectly with her passion for equity and her diverse experience. Maribel currently resides in NE Portland where she enjoys reading, writing, being social, and having a good laugh.
Sandy Stienecker, Education & Outreach Specialist
503-223-8197 or sstienecker@FHCO.org Sandy joined the FHCO staff in January 2012 as part of the Education and Outreach team. She is the person to contact if you’re interested in attending a fair housing training or scheduling a training for your group. Sandy has a long history in social justice movements, especially in Canada, where she lived for 30 years. She started young, fighting for a gate in her schoolyard fence. Since then she’s been consistently active in community projects including co-founding and coordinating the first women’s center in Canada and helping to organize a successful grassroots movement for universal childcare in the province of Ontario. Her academic background in social group work lead her to jobs working in welfare rights and children’s services. All these experiences provided the base for teaching community and social services in Toronto community colleges for 18 years. This work included training for emergency shelter staff, First Nation public health workers, and other community groups. Her graduate work focused on increasing participation in grassroots organizations. Since coming to Portland, Sandy has taken the opportunity to branch out a little, working with first with American Field Service Intercultural in training and development. Then working as an organizer with the Service Employees’ International Union, and now as a fair housing advocate at the Fair Housing Council. Sandy loves living in Portland and hikes, kayaks and explores as much as she can in this beautiful place. She has also volunteered in Oregon with the Non-Profit Association of Oregon, where she served on their board, and is currently active with CASA.
Justin Taylor, Administrative Assistant
503-223-8197 Ext. 111 or jtaylor@FHCO.org Justin joined the Fair Housing Council staff in the fall of 2011 as Administrative Assistant supporting the daily operations of Education and Outreach Department as well as the organiization as a whole. He worked previously in the media field. For the last 11 years Justin has been involved with several non-profit GLBT groups. His has a passion for helping other people brings great joy to him when he see’s the final result of hard work. When Justin isn’t working for the FHCO you can find him bartending at the Rose Garden and Memorial Coliseum for Portland Trail Blazer Games and various concerts, and in most cases on the weekends you can find him out and about supporting a charity or attending a charitable event. Justin moved to the Portland area in 2004 and currently resides in the Hollywood District with two roommates. He has visited many cities across the United States but says that Portland is his home and he doesn’t want to live anywhere else.
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