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Renee Garrett

Stephanie Brewer

Stephanie Brewer

Executive Director

ReneeG@thewelcomepdx.org

(971) 213- 8101 Ext. 888

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Stephanie Brewer

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Stephanie Brewer

Finance Manager

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Nicole Tanksley

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Nicole Tanksley

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Housing Advocate

NicoleT@thewelcomepdx.org

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Samarah Walker

Nessa Ramirez- Scott

Nicole Tanksley

Programs and Services Manager

SamarahW@thewelcomepdx.org

(971) 213- 8101 Ext. 444

Milan Weatherspoon

Nessa Ramirez- Scott

Nessa Ramirez- Scott

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Nessa Ramirez- Scott

Nessa Ramirez- Scott

Nessa Ramirez- Scott

Volunteer Services Coordinator

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Jess Whitfield

Torah Napier

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Torah Napier

Jess Whitfield

Torah Napier

Community Outreach Coordinator

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Jess Whitfield

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Brooklyn Lester

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