MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Director, Zone 3
Andrew Speer
Occupation: Economist
Occupational Background: Finance Analyst; Risk Analyst; Non-Commissioned Officer, U.S. Marine Corps
Educational Background: MS & BS, Economics – Portland State University; AS, Economics – Mt. Hood Community College
Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Marine Corps 2000 – 2004
My primary goal is to advocate for the development of MHCC in ways that support the economic goals of East County. I will celebrate the diversity of our community by supporting programs encouraging people of color and students with disadvantaged backgrounds to enroll and train at MHCC.
I commit to:
- Keeping tuition rates affordable by balancing revenue and costs
- Increasing the enrollment of minority students
- Advocating for partnerships with local business and industry to provide technical training for green jobs
- Collaborating with school districts to stick to the Oregon Promise
- Efficient use of tax revenue on proven cost-effective programs (e.g. nursing, dental hygiene, automotive)
- Making financially informed decisions with long-term impacts in mind
As a former student and graduate of MHCC, I have first-hand experience on how higher education and training can improve lives. Being raised in East County, I am familiar with the challenges and opportunities facing our district. Economic growth and development require a diverse and skilled workforce, and I am confident MHCC can provide local businesses and industry with the educated and skilled workforce of our future.
Endorsements
“Andrew is a pragmatic decision maker that understands the needs of MHCC students because he was one.” James Woods, Ph.D.
“Andrew is passionate about MHCC and will bring a valuable perspective to the board.” Annette Mattson, MHCC Board Zone 4
“Andrew’s passion for serving underrepresented communities and background in economics have equipped him with the tools to add a valuable perspective to the board.” - East County Rising
- Kenny Polson, MHCC Board Zone 5
- Rep. Carla Piluso
- Rep. Janelle Bynum
- Sen. Michael Dembrow
- Mayra Gomez, East County Educator
- Ana del Rocio, Executive Director, Color PAC
- Mt. Hood Community College Full-time Faculty Association
- Oregon Working Families
- Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
For more information
www.Facebook.com/Andrew.MHCC
(This information furnished by Andrew Speer for Oregon.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.
