National Board Chair-Friends of the Children/Former AT&T Oregon President (Retired). Passionate about education and public policy.
Portland, Oregon
Joined November 2013
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I am honored to serve as National Board Chair of Friends of the Children, a national nonprofit that is breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty by giving children facing the greatest obstacles the ability to create a new story. Inspiring work!
friendsofthechildren.org
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In areas where coverage already exists, Band 14 helps #firstresponders get the capacity they need. @FirstNet is launching new cell sites across the country to expand rural & remote coverage. Areas benefiting from new, FirstNet cell sites include Yamhill County in OR.
In rural areas nationwide, newly-launched FirstNet cell sites with Band-14 give first responders the coverage and capacity they need to respond in an emergency. my.firstnet.com/a98f6baf
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Earlier this year, @ATT teamed up with @connectednation to provide at risk students in 100+ organizations & schools across the country with free wireless hotspots as well as wireless data & content filtering services for a year. Here are the stories of a few awardees:
Having quality internet connectivity and technology is vital for students to succeed in distance or hybrid learning. Earlier this year, we teamed up with @connectednation to help close the #DigitalDivide. go.att.com/df937ab1
Take a look at the insightful conversation between @ATT's Chief Diversity and Development Officer Corey Anthony and @GirlsWhoCode CEO Dr. Tarika Barrett.
In recognition of #WomensEqualityDay, @ATT's Chief Diversity and Development Officer Corey Anthony talked with CEO of @GirlsWhoCode Dr. Tarika Barrett to discuss the importance of diversity in tech and how the digital divide affects underserved communities. Watch here:
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ICYMI: @SelfEnhancement is hosting their 40th Soul of the City event tomorrow afternoon. @ATT is thrilled to be among this year’s sponsors. Tune in on @KATUNews at 7:30pm.
Soul of the City 2021 is coming to your living room August 27th @ 7:30pm exclusively on @KATUNews! #SouloftheCity
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George Granger retweeted
Now introducing new apps to support first responders. Browse our carefully curated apps in the Safety and Wellness category of the #FirstNet App Catalog.
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The pandemic continues to take a devastating toll on many high school seniors and their post-grad plans. Emielle Nischik shares how @CollegePossible is supporting students with the mentorship and resources they need to pursue a college career.
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Thanks to the firefighters and first responders that helped contain this historic wildfire!
The Bootleg Fire is the largest wildfire currently burning in the United States. Here's how FirstNet is assisting fire fighters and first responders during this natural disaster: my.firstnet.com/1ce95a6a
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Exciting to see our Clackamas County team members making a difference for students going back to school this fall. #ATTBelieves
Making a difference for students, teachers and their community. These #LifeAtATT volunteers went big on providing supplies for one school in Johnson City, OR - and there are many more to go.
ALT AT&T employees posing with the donations they collected for schools.
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George Granger retweeted
Every year, our teams raise money for heart health awareness through our annual American Heart Association campaign. Learn more about the organization and how our people are supporting the cause: go.att.jobs/6016yml08
#LifeAtATT #ATTimpact
ALT Two AT&T employees standing under the American Heart campaign donations they've gathered.
Thank you @connectednation for collaborating w/@ATT on this program to bridge the digital divide and narrow the homework gap.
👏 @ConnectedNation has deployed 35,000 hotspots as part of our collaboration to help close the #DigitalDivide. 👏 These hotspots, equipped with more than a year of free internet service, will help connect vulnerable students across the country. go.att.com/a087f791
George Granger retweeted
Community service continues through the great work of this Oregon team! A big thank you to this group for putting together food boxes for families in the Cornelius community. #LifeAtATT
ALT Photo of AT&T Oregon volunteers posing around the food boxes they helped put together.
ICYMI: @Centro_WashCo is hosting a back to school supply drive now through August 23rd. Participating drop-off locations are located across Washington County. Take a look:
We need your help collecting school supplies for students in our community! From August 9-23, you can donate new school supplies at a variety of locations around Washington County. Find locations and more information here: centrocultural.org/supply-dr…
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Our @ATT team members have opportunities for continuous growth and professional development. Alexis is a great example! #LifeatATT
After three years with #LifeAtATT, Alexis has worked in four different roles, networked within four organizations, and has built countless memories.
We always say a #career here can unlock unlimited opportunities, and Alexis is just one of many who witnessed it first hand!
ALT Photo of Alexis at her home office with the AT&T globe in the background.
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ICYMI: @ULPDX is hosting this summer's last Feed the Folks Market tomorrow Thursday, 8/12. Stop by for some fresh produce and to support local Portland youth!
The @ULPDX youth led Feed the Folks Markets it still going strong. We're open every Thursday through 8/12 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and offer a variety of affordable fresh produce. Visit us this week and support the young entrepreneurs running the market.
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AT&T is officially part of the @EPA’s Green Power Partnership! Learn what we’re doing to reduce our carbon footprint and support a clean energy future at att.com/csr.
.@FriendsPDX is hosting a supply drive now through August 23rd! Here are some ways to support their efforts:
Friends of the Children-Portland can supply a professional, salaried mentor to youth for 12 ½ years, but we’re hoping you can supply our youth with some necessary school tools! Join our school supply drive and donate today. More information here: ow.ly/yv0J50FEKFT
We applaud Oregon’s first responders for working tirelessly to combat the nation’s current largest wildfire. Our @Firstnet team is on the ground providing portable cell sites & therapy dogs to help. #BootlegFire @TVFR @OSFM
Thank you to the #FirstResponders battling the #BootlegFire in Oregon.
We know how important connectivity is during a crisis like this one. @FirstNet, Built by AT&T, is on the ground with portable cell sites and therapy dogs to help. Read more at go.att.com/afb995a7
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George Granger retweeted
Have you ever worked with doodle breeds? @FirstNet is supporting the #mentalhealth of first responders with “ROG the Dog”, a therapy dog program, that helps decrease stress & improve recovery after traumatic events. #LifeAtATT
ALT Photo of Anna Coiurie, Director at FirstNet, sitting with one of the therapy labradoodles from the ROG program.
.@ATT supports veterans through the SkillBridge Fellowship Program by matching civilian opportunities to a service member’s training and experience. Hear from a veteran employee and a SkillBridge participant on how the Program carves a path toward career success:
We're proud to work with the SkillBridge Fellowship Program, matching civilian opportunities to military service members' training and experience. Hear from one of our #veteran employees and a SkillBridge participant about their experience: go.att.jobs/6019yeUjB
#LifeAtATT