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Nell Niles Edgington, History, Class of 1995
Edgington is the President of Social Velocity, an organization that hopes to accelerate social innovation by leading non-profits to great social impact and sustainability. Edgington was also instrumental to the growth of SEEDS while a student at Reed.
Posted in Non-Profit Development
Tagged alumni, SEEDS
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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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Tagged portland, SEEDS
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Mathias Quackenbush, Psychology, Class of 2011
Throughout nearly his entire time at Reed, Quackenbush volunteered as a mentor with SEEDS LASER Program, working both with groups and one-on-one. He was also a classroom intern and ran study skills groups to help support and motivate middle schoolers … finish reading Mathias Quackenbush, Psychology, Class of 2011
Posted in Education, Labor Rights, Mental Health
Tagged alumni, LASER, SEEDS, Voz
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Heidi Whitehouse, History and Literature, Class of 2013
As the Youth & Education intern for SEEDS, Whitehouse coordinates the Friends of the Children tutoring program at Reed, matching Reedies with 3rd through 5th grade students for tutoring in math, reading, writing, and other areas as needed. After transferring … finish reading Heidi Whitehouse, History and Literature, Class of 2013
Bernadette Clark, History, Class of 2014
Clark is the LASER Mentor Coordinator and a Youth & Education Odyssey trip leader for SEEDS. LASER is a SEEDS program that partners Reedies with students from Lane Middle School, which has an ethnically diverse population and many students who … finish reading Bernadette Clark, History, Class of 2014
Kirsten Mandala, Political Science, Class of 2011
Mandala is currently working as an intern with the Quaker United Nations, a non-profit that supports peace and dialogue at the United Nations. During her time at Reed, Kirsten Mandala served as a SEEDS Orientation Odyssey leader, a SEEDS intern … finish reading Kirsten Mandala, Political Science, Class of 2011
Posted in Davis Projects for Peace, International Development, Literacy
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Nick Pittman, Economics, Class of 2013
Pittman is the administrative intern at SEEDS. He also teaches Reed’s P.E. class “Cycling to Service,” which, in collaboration with the sports center, involves a weekly 16 mile round-trip bike ride to the Community Cycling Center on N.E. Alberta St. … finish reading Nick Pittman, Economics, Class of 2013
Iven Hauptman, History, Class of 2002
Hauptman co-founded Rak Teh under Youth With a Mission Thailand, a Christian service missionary team that reaches out to homeless people involved in freelance prostitution and street life. On his SEEDS orientation trip, Hauptman had his first personal encounter with … finish reading Iven Hauptman, History, Class of 2002
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Amina Rahman, Anthropology, Class of 2014
Rahman is the Hunger & Housing Intern at SEEDS where she explores and advocates for basic human rights to food and shelter and has the opportunity to share her passion for community engagement with fellow Reedies. Rahman is also an … finish reading Amina Rahman, Anthropology, Class of 2014
Sue Thomas, Biology, Class of 1973
With a BA in Biology, a teaching certificate, and a master’s in Plant Genetics, Thomas now strives to create an environmentally healthy Portland while teaching others how to join in. As the Director of Education for Portland Parks & Recreation, … finish reading Sue Thomas, Biology, Class of 1973
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