MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Director, Position 7, At-Large
Occupation: Nursing Professional Development Consultant & Small Business Owner
Occupational Background: Healthcare, Education, and Financial Industry
Educational Background: OHSU: M.S., Healthcare Administration, June 2019; Walla Walla College School of Nursing: B.S., Nursing; Mt. Hood Community College: A.S.
Prior Governmental Experience: MHCC Board of Directors (Board Chair 2017-18), Association of Community College Trustees (Committee Member), Oregon Community College Association (Board Member), Fairview City Councilor, Local Government Advisory Committee Member, L.O.C. Community Development Committee, & Reynold’s School District Budget Committee Member.
Over the last four years, I have fully dedicated myself to leading, advocating, and creating accountability to ensure that MHCC remains East County’s educational jewel because MHCC is more than just a neighborhood college to me. As a long time East County resident, former MHCC student, and first-generation college graduate, ensuring that our community college thrives is my personal mission.
Leadership & Vision
As Board Chair, I worked diligently to create a cohesive and high functioning board. I lead the board in the creation and implementation of a well-defined and much needed strategic plan. I believe in collaboration at all levels of government, business, and community and have sought opportunities to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
Advocacy
I have been an active and vocal advocate for our college at the federal, state, and local level with the goal to enhance services for our students, college, and community.
Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability
I’ve worked to ensure that your tax dollars and student tuition/fees have been spent responsibly within a balanced budget. I led the charge in creating a fair and equitable evaluation process for our college President.
Tamie is supported by legislators, policy makers, business’ and community members like:
• Chuck Thompsen, State Senator
• Lori Stegmann, County Commissioner
• Shirley Craddick, Metro Councilor
• Stan Pulliam, Sandy City Council Mayor
• Jerry Hinton, Gresham City Council President
• Natalie Voruz, Fairview City Council President
• Randy Lauer, Troutdale City Council
• Kenney Polson, MHCC Board of Directors
For more information visit Facebook: @tamieforMHCC
(This information furnished by Tamie Tlustos-Arnold.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.Director, Position 7, At-Large
Occupation: Adjunct Faculty, MHCC; Director, The Rockwood Center; Business Owner
Occupational Background: Educator, Taxation/Accounting, Criminal Justice, Small Business Development
Educational Background: Northcentral University, EdD; Colorado State, MS Ed; SUNY, BS, Accounting; SFCC, AS
Prior Governmental Experience: Appointed US Commission on Civil Rights, Oregon Advisory Committee 3 yrs.
Community Service: AARP/Tax-Aide Volunteer Site Coordinator, Rockwood and Gresham; Global Volunteers TESOL in Brazil, Tanzania, China, and Peru; Portland Police Bureau Sexuality Minority Crisis Response Team Co-Founder; National Association Victims Assistance; Anti-Violence Project, San Francisco Aids Foundation Board.
I am a resident of Gresham and a proud adjunct faculty member of Mt Hood Community College. I am running for the Board of Directors, Zone 7 because I am passionate about enhancing our student’s learning experiences and their academic success. I believe all students are entitled to an affordable community college education. I believe that administration, staff and students are entitled to a safe campus. I believe all students, on-ground and online are entitled to pathways of career opportunities from their academic success.
I will work to advocate for a community college that continues to have a sustainable future in academic programs for generations to come. I possess expertise on the many roles of a board director, in policy making, analyzing budgets and representing the college, on campus and at large, in order to champion the college’s vision and objectives, locally and in Salem. I am excited, honored and look forward to serving on the Board of Directors. Thank you for your support.
ENDORSEMENTS
Oregon Education Association
Mt. Hood Community College Full-Time Faculty Association Multnomah County Corrections Deputy Association Executive Board, Mark Bunnell, Pres.
State Representative Chris Gorsek
State Representative Jeff Reardon
State Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson
Church Women United, Roselyn M. Collins, National VP
Waterleaf Architectural, Interiors & Planning, William Bailey, Managing Partner
Mary Christine DeMoll, Environmental Specialist
Vera Pool
Catherine Nicewood
Raiyasha Paris, Current MHCC Student
Gregory J. Kelloff, Current MHCC Student
Lourdes Santos, Current MHCC Student
(This information furnished by Friends of LaVerne Lewis.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.Director, Position 7, At-Large
Occupation: NA
Occupational Background: Exploring Executive, Boy Scouts of America - Developed business education partnerships for selected classrooms in 14 High Schools in 4 counties. (1982 – 1893) (Retired); Career Counselor, School to work Business/Education Partnerships at David Douglas School District (Retired); Educational Career Counselor, USS Ranger Museum Foundation (1978 – Present); USS Ranger Foundation Board Member (1997 – 2011) U.S. Navy; Central East Portland Rotary, first woman member and first woman President. (1986 to present); Navy Recruiting District Advisory Council Member. – RDAC (1988 – 2008)
Educational Background: Univ. of Oregon, Vocational Education, Certificate; Oregon State, Vocational Education, Certificate; Portland State Vocational Education, Certificate; Mt Hood Community College, Vocational Education, Certificate
Prior Governmental Experience: Mt. Hood Community College Board of Directors, (1996-1999) (2015 – 2019); Chair (2 years), Long Term Care Advisory Committee, State of Oregon (Member 9 years) (2006 - 2014) Appointed by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Gov. Atiyeh; ExploringEx Executive, Boy Scouts of America - Developed business education partnerships for selected classrooms in 14 High Schools in 4 counties. (1982 – 1893) (Retired); Career Counselor, School to work Business/Education Partnerships at David Douglas School District (Retired); Educational Career Counselor, USS Ranger Museum Foundation (1978 – Present)
Organizations: USS Ranger Foundation Board Member (1997 – 2011); Central East Portland Rotary, first woman member and first woman President (1986 to present); Navy Recruiting District Advisory Council Member.– RDAC (1998 – 2008)
I’ve raised 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl all professional citizens of our country, an Electrical Engineer, a Teacher, Orthodontist, and CPA, I have seven grandchildren.
As a current and former Mt. Hood Community College board member I know the important role the college plays in building a workforce in our area and assisting our students to achieve their goals. As a Professional Career Counselor - I worked with High School Students for 30 years and later with Adults in transition. I have devoted much of my career toward working with our educational systems in reaching successful outcomes for our students and our community.
(This information furnished by Teena Klawa-Ainslie.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.