BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Claudia House

Trevor Emmett

Board of Directors

As a Real Estate Agent and Entrepreneur, I am so happy to be a part of Claudia House, as it is giving me the opportunity to give back to the city and community that has given my family so much! As an eagle scout I regularly participate in volunteering in my community tour various community projects and that seed of service has stuck! In 2010 my wife and I lived in Guatemala where we served as a teacher’s aides for two months. Once my wife and I returned to the United states my wife and I worked to raise funds to support the school that we had fallen in love with! I graduated from the University of Oregon with a Degree in English and upon graduation my wife and I lived in Alaska, Seattle, Eugene, Central America and now we have been settled in Portland where we have been for 6 years and in 2018 we had our little Girl “Wren.” I spend my spare time, hiking, dinners with my family and friends, reading and mushroom hunting when they are out!

Wanda Brown

Board of Directors

Mrs. Brown retired from the Kansas Department of Human Services (DHS), formerly Social Rehabilitation Services (SRS), in January 2015 where she had worked since September 1992. Mrs. Brown worked in various positions within DHS in the areas of Child Support, Foster Care Payment Unit, and Adoptions. Although retired, Mrs. Brown keeps busy volunteering at her Church in a position as Trustee board member, a member of her church Finance committee,and as food kitchen volunteer, choir member, women's missionary society member, and Northeast Senior Center board member. Mrs. Brown's life of service and compassion for others has been nothing less than extraordinary and we welcome her continued service, skills, and compassion to Claudia House.

Jessica Witte

Board of Directors

I’m a Manager for The Home Depot. I’ve been with the company for 8 years now, starting as a seasonal lot associate. Although I don’t have a college degree I’ve had many mentors that have helped me get to where I am in my career with their guidance, support and training. My purpose for the Claudia House is to ensure students receive an abundance of support and guidance that will help them achieve their goals in life even through difficult times. I will always be a resource and listening ear to any of those that need help navigating hard situations.

Pamela Williams

Board of Directors

Pamela Williams began a career in social work approximately 25 years ago as a coordinator for Oregon’s Independent Living Skills program in southern Oregon. She has additionally worked for a large non-profit in northern British Columbia, Canada, where she assisted the director in reconstructing each agency program to align with outcome goals. After leaving Canada, Ms. Williams began employment with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families primarily as an investigator for Child Protective Services and, most recently, for Constituent Relations as a program manager where she assists people in resolving their concerns using negotiation, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding skills. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Development from Washington State University and a Master of Arts Degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding from California State University at Dominguez Hills. Ms. Williams is a United States Air Force veteran, a Gold Star Mother of a deceased Navy Special Operations veteran, and the mother of a Marine Corps veteran. In her spare time, she enjoys the company of good friends and family, quilting, gardening, and caring for her two high-maintenance Jack Russell Terriers.
Ms. Williams is very excited about being a part of Claudia’s House success!

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