Jeremy has worked in CRITFC’s Public Information Office for 24 years in a variety of positions and roles. He is currently the Communications Director, tasked with helping shape and disseminate external and internal communications for the organization. He is responsible for maintaining the organization’s website, social media presence, media relations, and communications with tribal fishers and tribal members both on- and off-reservation.

Fartun Abdi is an African Immigrant from Somalia. Due to the civil war, she left the country at a young age. Fartun was the first generation of her family to earn a bachelor’s degree. In 2020, she received her degree in Architecture from Portland State University. She is the new Education Outreach Assistant for AFO. She speaks three languages and considers herself to be a creative and community-driven person.

Kim Knowles has over 25 years of experience with arts and design organizations. In addition to guiding the Architects in Schools Program for AFO, she has experience in arts accessibility programming and worked in grants and education for the Regional Arts & Culture Council. Other experience includes further work in arts education and museum education, as well as service on several arts organization panels and committees.

Sun integrates over twenty years of experience in architectural design and project management into her current role as a Senior Management Consultant at CVG. With a passion for developing teams and creating partnerships, she helps architecture and design organizations realize their visions. As a published author and contributor to books, magazines, and news blogs, Sun Joo is adept at communicating complex ideas and goals to diverse groups. She enjoys facilitating conversations and workshops on workplace and diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.

Precious Bugarin is a creative director and educator. For over 25 years she’s used design as a language for equity to connect nonprofits to supporters, students to design aspirations, entrepreneurs to bigger audiences and diverse voices through creative events. Her experience as a first generation Filipino American, small business owner, teacher and mother have highly informed her work. She’s collaborated with numerous organizations and businesses including: the City of Portland, Council, Design Portland, Instrument, Mercy Corps, Nike, NWRESD, PBOT and Write Around Portland among others.