Families Hand in Hand

Written By POIC / RAHS

The parent-led and expert-supported 2021 Parent Summit brought 20 presenters to share information and dialogues on important topics to over 130 families. 

Commissioner Stegmann kicked off the event by sharing words of hope and understanding of the struggles of our community, stating, “racism is a public health crisis.” Open dialogues with Sheriff Mike Reese and District Attorney Mike Schmidt provided parents an opportunity to ask real questions about the violence in the community, how do we manage all the gun violence, what can we as community members do to better shield and protect undocumented families and individuals from federal authorities for fear of deportation or jail? 

See Multnomah County’s recap of the event here.

Our talented presenters shared expertise with families on the IEP, mental health, school resources, immigration, trafficking, domestic violence, and resume services in English and Spanish. Thank you, IRCO, for providing Spanish interpretation services. 

As part of Multnomah County’s community-led effort to violence prevention, the Parent Partnership team aims to increase parent voice by empowering parent involvement in juvenile justice and the community through increased connections.

 

Parent Partnership Committee 

  • Diana Trejo, CHI Parent Advocate, Latino Network

  • Alejandra Galindo, CHI Program Manager, Latino Network

  • Ximena Ospina-Todd, Youth Empowerment, and Violence Prevention Division Director, Latino Network

  • Annette Majekodumi, Parent & Community Engagement Supervisor, POIC + RAHS

  • Shala Mosley, Parent Advocate, POIC + RAHS

  • David Allen, Family Care Manager, POIC + RAHS

  • Babak Zolfaghari –Azar, Family Care Manager POIC + RAHS

  • Jackie Whitt, Parent Mentor, POIC + RAHS

  • Stacey Davis, MSW Intern, POIC + RAHS

  • Jessica Sim, Youth Development Coach, POIC + RAHS

  • Kim Filla, Director Family Outreach & Community Programs, POIC + RAHS

  • Keri Wilborn, Parent Involvement Advocate, Native American Youth Association (NAYA)

  • Lily Yamamoto, Multnomah County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCCC)

  • Andrew Haley, Youth Programs Supervisor, Immigrant Refugee Community Organization IRCO

  • Kim Harvey- Trigoso, Program Development, and Systems Manager, (NWFS) Northwest Family Services

Tech Support 

  • Aron Klein, Program Manager, Partnership for Safety and Justice

  • Christina Youssi, Multnomah County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCCC)

IRCO Interpretation Services 

Ruth E Erickson, Carmen R Duran Ramirez, Manuel Osuna, Martha Ortega Jimenez

Thank you, Multnomah County Department of Community Justice, for supporting our Event.

Presentations

Click on the underlined presenter to see the presentation materials.

Cori Mielke, FACT Oregon

Maria Rangel, NWDSA

Daniela Bustos

Erin Quinton

Natalia Bermejo-Gonzalez

Nuvia Chavez-Tellez

Marysol Jimenez

  • Policing - Sheriff Mike Reese
    A candid conversation with Sheriff Mike Reese. How can families build a partnership with law enforcement?
    Presenter: Mike Reese + Babak Zolfaghari-Azar

Sheriff Mike Reese

Kenyatta Trice

  • Trice Occupational
    Resume Building-Update your resume and or build your resume with Kenyatta Trice. An expert in helping you land the job you want.
    Presenter: Kenyatta Trice

  • Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt
    Frank conversation with District Attorney Mike Schmidt. Community concerns from impacted families and Building a partnership.
    Presenters: DA Mike Schmidt + Staff Babak Zolfaghari-Azar

DA Mike Schmidt

Babak Zolfaghari-Azar

Taunya Golden

  • Black Mental Health Oregon - Ubuntu Healing Circle
    A tumultuous year requires a healing response.  Ubuntu creates a space for healing. 
    Presenter:     Taunya Golden

  • Immigration
    Discussion on DACA and Immigration status.
    Presenter: Leland Baxter-Neal

Keri Wilborn

  • Women and Girl Safety
    Trafficking and domestic violence are discussed for this private, frank discussion. If you are concerned about a family member, this is a session for you.
    Presenter: Keri Wilborn, Parent Involvement Advocate for NAYA Family Center

Carla Gay

POIC / RAHS
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