Our People

Lori is responsible for managing the Governor's Back to Work Oregon initiative which provides On-the-Job Training (OJT) for job seekers in the Portland Metro area.  She also coordinates several special projects. Lori recently served as the manager of the highly successful Portland Green Careers Training project which brought together 11 local community based organizations to provide training to 400 people in emerging green industries. // Read more

Kari joined Worksystems in 2015 and is a member of the Youth Services Team. She is a contract manager for services to youth in the Career Connect Network. Kari has 25 years experience working in social services for a variety of agencies providing workforce development, education, mental health and housing services to homeless and at risk youth. She holds a Master Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark.  // Read more

Roland is a member of the Youth Services team and oversees the SummerWorks youth employment program as well as other youth training initiatives. He joined Worksystems in 2016.

Roland previously worked for the Oregon Employment Department where he oversaw the region's on-the-job training program. He also served as a Senior Policy Director for Commissioner and then Mayor Sam Adams, acting as his liaison to the Portland Bureau of Transportation. He has a Bachelor's in Economics with a focus on public policy from Reed College. // Read more

Sheryl serves as an administrative assistant in support of WSI staff.  She joined Worksystems in 2013 and has worked in similar administrative positions for approximately 20 years.

Sheryl enjoys gardening, playing the piano, following her daughter’s musical career, hiking, volunteering, and spending time with her friends and family.  // Read more

Patrick is responsible for Worksystems’ program areas and operations including resource development, program development, program management and delivery, partnerships, and investments made by Worksystems in the community. He oversees Worksystems’ program departments and portfolio of programs serving the Portland Metro Area including one-stop services, youth services, community-based services, and employer services. He supports the Executive Director in implementing Worksystems’ strategic vision and plan and in representing the organization in the community. // Read more

Stephanie is a member of the Youth Services team and works with training provides throughout the region. She is the main liaison to the K-12 education system and works to provide strong connections to our programs and training efforts for area youth.

Prior to joining Worksystems in 2016, Stephanie worked with numerous youth training organizations and also worked in Career and Technical Education at Portland Community College. She also founded and operated a public K-12 school. // Read more

Sean oversees the team of Operator's for WorkSource Portland Metro and serves as the lead for the Tualatin WorkSource Center. Sean also manages contracts for youth workforce training providers and supports the agency's grant writing and resource development efforts. 

Sean has more than 15 years experience in workforce development including working at a One-Stop Center in Washington D.C. and for the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.  He has a Master's in Public Policy from The George Washington University. // Read more

Nick is the Business Services Manager, overseeing business partnerships and target industry strategies for the agency. He also coordinates resource development and grant application efforts. Nick joined Worksystems in 2011.

Prior to joining Worksystems, Nick was the Career Services Program Director at Open Meadow Alternative Schools where he designed and managed programs that helped low-income youth define and achieve their long-term career goals. He has a Bachelor's from Cornell and a Master's from Stanford with an emphasis in Educational Policy. // Read more

Reese joined Worksystems in 2012 to help lead business outreach and partnership development for the Youth Workforce System.  In this capacity, he works with businesses and other organizations to support career exploration and the work experience for youth (WEX-Y) program. // Read more

Jennifer assists in the administration of I-Trac, the statewide management information system for workforce service data reporting owned by Worksystems.

Prior to joining Worksystems in 2008, her experience in workforce development and data tracking included eight years in an administrative oversight role in the Clackamas County Youth Workforce Investment Act program.  She received her Bachelor's in Business Administration and Information Systems from George Fox University. // Read more

Marcia joined Worksystems in 2014, and is responsible for overseeing all fiscal operations for the agency. Financial planning and reporting, risk management, and reporting to the Workforce Development Board are some of her areas of responsibility. 

Before joining Worksystems, Marcia spent five years at a non-profit focused on development of affordable housing and delivery of social services. Her previous work experience also includes over 20 years in community banking as a senior financial executive. // Read more

Tricia is responsible for the overall operation of the organization and oversees human resources, policy development and compliance, strategic planning, IT, fiscal management, evaluation and reporting, process and systems improvement, research and analysis, communications and community outreach, contracting and procurement, facility management, risk management and business continuity, organizational and staff development, and assists the Executive Director in supporting the Workforce Development Board and managing external relationships. She has 22 years of experience and joi // Read more

Kurt is responsible for managing the region's Rapid Response Team which provides comprehensive support to workers impacted by mass layoffs to quickly connect them to training and employment.  He also coordinates the National Career Readiness Certificate program and the Certified Work Ready Communities initiative. // Read more

Stacey manages community programs and oversees a broad set of relationships including the Aligned Partner Network, a coalition of community based organizations working together to support workforce development efforts. She also oversees the Health Careers NW program.

Stacey has management and program development experience from her previous employment at Metro and the UCLA-Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program. She teaches government and facilitates financial literacy workshops for Portland Community College and Portland Housing Center. // Read more