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BRAD PORTERFIELD
Executive Director // Director Ejecutivo
View Brad Porterfield's profileBrad is originally from Riverside, California. He lived and studied in Oaxaca, Mexico and worked in Uruguay with the Peace Corps as an Environmental Planner and Educator. He also lived and worked in Thailand as an Educator. In Oregon, he has worked with low-income housing communities in Eugene/Springfield, a growth impact planning group in Hermiston, and the Alliance of Forest Workers & Harvesters based in Eugene. Brad studied Natural Resource Planning and Spanish at Humboldt State University and Community and Regional Planning (MCRP) at the University of Oregon. Brad is the proud father of one son.
Brad nació en Riverside, California. Vivió y estudió en Oaxaca, México y trabajó en Uruguay para el Cuerpo de Paz como planificador y maestro del medio ambiente. También vivió y trabajó en Tailandia como Profesor. En Oregon ha trabajado organizando a los residentes de viviendas de bajos ingresos en Eugene/Springfield, coordinando un grupo en Hermiston para prever y mitigar los cambios del crecimiento urbano, y como Director de la Alianza de Trabajadores y Recolectores del Bosque, basado en Eugene. Completó sus estudios en el Manejo de los Recursos Naturales, el Español, y la Planificación Comunitaria y Regional. Es padre orgulloso de un hijo.
OSCAR JESUS GONZALEZ
Empowerment Programs Manager // Director de Programas
Email Oscar // 541.350.8133
Oscar was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He moved with his parents at a young age to California where he grew up and attended high school in Cudahy (Los Angeles) and went to college at Loyola Marymount University earning a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1984. Relocating to Houston, Texas in 1988, Oscar began his career in social work as an Investigative Case Worker (Harris County Children's Protective Services) and then later as an Emergency Room Social Worker. He later attended the Graduate School of Social Work at University of Houston focusing on Mental Health and Political Social Work (1994-96) after which he transitioned to school-based work becoming the renowned KIPP Academy's founding Director of Student & Family Support Services (1998-2005). Since 2009, Oscar has been working in Higher Education as an Academic Advisor, including Houston and Lone Star Community College systems (Houston) and, most recently, Chemeketa and Lane Community Colleges (Oregon). Just before moving to Central Oregon, he was coordinating the Title X: McKinney-Vento Homeless Youth & Families and Youth Gang Prevention programs on behalf of Lane Education Service District. Oscar remains extremely proud of his three grown daughters (Monica Inez, Jessica Nicole, and Sonia Marie) who currently live in New York City, Houston and Chicago, respectively.
Oscar nació en Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Se mudó con sus padres a California cuando era niño todavía y creció en la ciudad de Cudahy (Los Angeles). Asistió la Universidad de Marymount donde logro el Licenciatura en Economía en el año 1984. Se mudó a Houston, Tejas en 1988 donde empezó su carrera de trabajo social en el puesto de .
ANA BUENO
Client Services Coordinator - Redmond y Madras // Coordinadora de Servicios al Cliente - Redmond & Madras
Email Ana // 541.325.6837
Ana was born and raised in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. She attended the Autonomous University of Baja California in 1998 where she obtained her degree as a licensed Public Accountant. For 5 years she worked for two companies preparing their accounting records such as tax payments, bank reconciliation, payroll, survey and inventory. In 2001, she decided to move to the United States with her husband and son Bryan. Ana currently lives in Madras, Oregon with her whole family including her youngest daughter who was born in Madras.
Ana nació y creció en Ensenada, Baja California, México. Asistió a la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California donde obtuvo su licenciatura en contaduría pública. Por 5 años trabajó para dos compañías, preparando sus récores contables tales como, presentación de impuestos, nóminas de sueldos, y el control de inventarios. En el 2001 decide mudarse a los estados unidos con su esposo Reyes e hijo Bryan. Actualmente vive en Madras, Oregón con toda su familia y su hija Anastasia quien nació en Madras.
MILAGROS APARICIO
Client Services Coordinator - Bend // Coordinadora de Servicios al Cliente - Bend
Email Milagros // 541.382.4366
Milagros was born in Michoacán, Mexico. Milagros has been in the Customer Service field for over 15 years. In 1993, she moved to Los Angeles, CA and attended Jefferson High (Adult School) were she got her GED and High School Diploma. Milagros moved to Bend, OR in 2001 and has worked as Cashier, Sales Associate, Banker and Front Desk Manager. She also has been a volunteer in different organizations including Latino Community Association. Milagros is Married to Javier Ramirez and has three kids: Allan, Estrella and Yvonne.
Milagros nació en Michoacán, Mexico donde estudió de Pre-escolar hasta el Bachillerato. Milagros ha estado en el area del servicio al cliente por mas de 15 años. En 1993, se movió a Los Angeles, CA donde asistió a la escuela Jefferson High School y recibió su GED y Certificado de preparatoria. Milagros se mudó a Bend, OR en 2001 y ha trabajado de Cajera, Asociada en Ventas, Banquera y Supervisora de Oficina. Milagros está casada con Javier Ramirez y tiene tres hijos: Allan, Estrella e Yvonne.
Hello! My name is Hilda. I was born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. We moved to California where I graduated from High School at which point my mother decided to go back to Guadalajara. As soon as I arrived to Guadalajara, I went to school (I love to study) and graduated as a Bilingual Executive Secretary. I worked for the city hall and the political party called PRI. In 2000, I moved to Oregon and I really enjoy the outdoors and photography. I am proud of my culture and it is important to me that my children and granddaughter know our culture, food, and language. I only cook Mexican food and only speak Spanish to my granddaughter. I am married and I have four amazing children and a beautiful granddaughter who is the apple of my eye.
Hola! Mi nombre es Hilda. Nací y crecí en Guadalajara Jalisco, México. Luego nos mudamos a California donde me gradué de la preparatoria. Mi madre decidió regresar a Guadalajara, pero tan pronto llegué a Guadalajara, empecé a estudiar (me encanta estudiar) me gradué de Secretaria Executiva Bilingüe e inmediatamente trabajé para el ayuntamiento de la ciudad y para el partido político PRI. Me mudé a Oregon en el 2000. Me encanta disfrutar de las actividades al aire libre y la fotografía. Estoy orgullosa de mis raíces y me gusta inculcarles a mis hijos y nieta nuestra cultura, lenguaje y comida. Solo cocino comida Mexicana. Estoy casada y tengo cuatro maravillosos hijos y una nieta que es la niña de mis ojos.
OFELIA FIGUEROA
Healthy Families Outreach Specialist // Promotora de Salud Familiar
Email Ofelia // 541.350.8910
Ofelia was born in Corning, California and raised in Lake Chelan, Washington. She graduated high school and moved to Metolius, Oregon where she has resided since. She took an interest in health and went to COCC in Bend to study medical assisting. Ofelia trained for early childhood education which provided her opportunities to work with preschool children and their families. She continues to attend trainings in early childhood development in her spare time. Ofelia has five beautiful children and a grandson who are her life.
Ofelia nació en Corning, California y creció en Lake Chelan, Washington. Después de graduarse de la secundaria se mudó para Metolius, Oregón donde ha vivido desde ese entonces. Tenía interés en la salud y fue a COCC en Bend para estudiar ser asistente médica. También asistía entrenamientos en la educación temprana y en sus tiempos libres continua con esos entrenamientos y cursos. Tengo 5 hermosos hijos y un nieto que son mi vida.
CAROLINA AFRE
Soy Sano/I'm Healthy Outreach Specialist // Promotora del programa Soy Sano
Email Carolina // 541.350.8886
Carolina lives in Redmond. She was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. She is married and has four beautiful daughters and one son. She moved from Washington to live in Central Oregon about ten years ago. Since that time, she has worked for many years in different roles with the Latino Community Association. She began as our first Volunteer Coordinator and then became our Client Services Coordinator in Bend and later in Redmond. Today, as our Soy Sano/I’m Healthy Outreach Specialist, she makes sure that every uninsured youth 0-18 years old accesses health care by referring them Mosaic Medical’s school-based health clinics. Carolina works from time to time as an interpreter with the High Desert Education Services District. And she is very involved in her church.
Carolina es de Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. Está casada y tiene cuatro hermosas hijas y un hijo. Vino del estado de Washington a vivir en Oregón Central hace unos diez años. Desde entonces ha trabajado muchos año como integrante de la Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, primero como Coordinadora de los Voluntarios, luego Coordinadora del Servicio al Cliente en Bend y después en Redmond. Ultimamente, como Promotora del programa Soy Sano, asegura que los jóvenes de 0-18 años sin cobertura médica consigan atención médica por medio de referencias a la Clínica Mosaic Medical. Trabaja de vez en cuando de intérprete con High Desert Education Service District. Y está muy activa en su iglesia.
Mary was born in Bethel, Alaska and moved to Redmond, Oregon in High School with her family. She studied Social Science and Spanish at Western Oregon University and graduated with her master’s degree in International Studies from Chapman University in Orange County, California. She spent time working with youth programs on US military bases in Japan, Germany, and Key West, FL. While in grad school, her research focused on issues of immigration to the United States and she conducted research on migration patterns in Mexico and Costa Rica. She volunteered in Tijuana, Mexico at Casa del Migrante, a shelter for people who had been deported from the United States and for refugees fleeing violence and persecution. In her free time, Mary enjoys spending time with her family and exploring Central Oregon’s vast outdoors.
Mary nació en Bethel, Alaska y se mudó a Redmond, Oregón al cursar la preparatoria con su familia. Estudió ciencias sociales y español en la Universidad de Western Oregón y se graduó con su maestría de estudios internacionales de la Universidad de Chapman en Orange County, California. Pasó tiempo trabajando con los programas juveniles en las bases militares de los EEUU en Japón, Alemania, y Key West, Florida. Mientras cursaba su posgrado, investigó temas de inmigración de EEUU y condujo investigaciones de los patrones de migrantes en México y Costa Rica. Se ofreció como voluntaria en Casa del Migrante en Tijuana, México, un albergue para las personas que han sido deportadas y para los refugiados que han escapado violencia y persecución en su país. En su tiempo libre, Mary le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia y explorar áreas naturales de Oregón Central.
