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Q and A – SEEDS alum Dean Schmeltz ’14
Ever wonder about life after Reed? We chatted with former linguistics major and SEEDS Intern, Dean Schmeltz ‘14. For SEEDS Dean coordinated an on-campus tutoring program in partnership with the nonprofit Friends of the Children. After graduation he served for a year … finish reading Q and A – SEEDS alum Dean Schmeltz ’14
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Kris Anderson, Assistant Professor, Psychology
Anderson is a board member of the Women’s Commission on Alcohol and Drugs Issues- Oregon, and in the past, has been actively involved with the Northwest Institute on Alcohol and Drug Issues and the Society of Addiction Psychologists (Division 50) of the American Psychological Association. Anderson … finish reading Kris Anderson, Assistant Professor, Psychology
Posted in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Prevention and Intervention, Mental Health
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Caitlin Baggott, American Studies, Class of 1999
Baggott is the Executive Director of the Bus Project Foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of all Oregonians by engaging and educating the next generation of Oregon’s citizen leaders. The Bus Project Foundation focuses on issues such as: “keeping … finish reading Caitlin Baggott, American Studies, Class of 1999
Molly Franks, Class of 1997
Franks worked for the Washington County Pride Project, a non-profit program for the LGBTQ community that works towards youth leadership and community organizing to counter homophobia and to educate the surrounding Portland community. Currently, Franks works for the Multnomah County … finish reading Molly Franks, Class of 1997
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Julie Fry, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies
Fry uses her scholarly research about air pollution and climate change to inform the larger community. In addition to being a member of the Union of Concerned Scientists, she has presented about atmospheric science and climate change to Downtown Fellowship, … finish reading Julie Fry, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies
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Emily Crotteau, Biology-Math, Class of 2013
Crotteau is the Environmental Intern for SEEDS. She coordinates weekend service projects that provide opportunities for students to get involved in habitat restoration and urban farming, and to learn about local waterways, ecosystems and environmental projects throughout Portland. Crotteau says, … finish reading Emily Crotteau, Biology-Math, Class of 2013
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Sunny Yang, Sociology, Class of 2014
In the summer of 2001, Yang was a Summer VISTA member with AmeriCorps for 9th Grade Transition Academy in Portland which assists entering 9th graders who are not at the same literacy and math levels as their peers. Yang worked … finish reading Sunny Yang, Sociology, Class of 2014
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Pancho Savery, Professor, English & Humanities
For the last eleven years in a row, Savery has taught sections of a course entitled “Humanity in Perspective.” A collaboration between Oregon Humanities and Reed faculty, “Humanity in Perspective” is a year-long humanities course offered for free to adults … finish reading Pancho Savery, Professor, English & Humanities
Margot Minardi, Assistant Professor, History & Humanities
Minardi volunteers with the Portland chapter of Minds Matter, a one-on-one college preparation mentoring program that matches high-potential students from low-income families with committed adult mentors. Minds Matter is a three year program that allows for relationships between mentors/mentees to … finish reading Margot Minardi, Assistant Professor, History & Humanities
Julie Maxfield, Director of Academic Support Services
Maxfield participated in Partnerships for Student Achievement through AmeriCorps. From 2002-2004, Maxfield served at an “at-risk” high-school in Beaverton as a tutor and mentor, and the subsequent year she was hired as one of their Special Education Instructional Aides. During … finish reading Julie Maxfield, Director of Academic Support Services