Resources and contacts
Thank you for your interest in OSU Extension in the Portland Metro area. Due to lack of Multnomah County funding we do not have an individual available to answer calls, but you are welcome to contact our faculty and staff via the resources below. Alternately, you may fill out an online request through “Ask an Expert”.
Referral list
If in doubt or if topic is not covered below, please contact Nadine Menashe
4-H Youth Development
- Multnomah Co – Portland 4-H
- Washington Co – DeAnn Pope
- Clackamas Co – Kelly Redwine
Gardening and pest management questions
Multnomah, Washington, & Clackamas Co residential (not commercial) gardening, e.g. weeds, soil, lawn, plants, trees, pruning, insects, etc.
- Refer to the Metro Master Gardener webpage
- Or call 503-821-1115 to leave a voice message
Food systems, food safety, nutrition, health, seniors
- Multnomah Co (Family Community Health/SNAP-Ed/EFNEP) - Miriam Patterson [please leave message]
- Washington Co – Jenifer Halter
Food safety and food preservation questions
- Local hotline dates and other information
- Multnomah & Washington counties – Jenifer Halter
- Clackamas Co – Catalina Santamaria
- Pressure canner gauge testing is available at the Washington County and Clackamas County offices (please call ahead)
Forestry
- Contact Glenn Ahrens, Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Forester
Small farms
Housed at the North Willamette Research & Extension Center, Aurora, OR
- General Small Farms questions – Heidi Noordijk
- Organic Vegetables – Nick Andrews
Portland Metro area faculty and staff
Claudia Al-Amin
SNAP-Ed African Heritage Program Coordinator, Academic Wage Appointment
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
Kayla Bordelon
Assistant Professor of Practice, Regional Fire Specialist, Western Region
Expertise: Fire
Programs: Fire Program
Aleysa García Rivas
Education Program Assistant 2, SNAP-Ed
Anne Hoisington
Family & Community Health, SNAP-Ed state team
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
Rose Jepson-Sullivan
SNAP-Ed Statewide
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
Lucy Lores
Nutrition Education Program Assistant
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
Joanne Lyford
SNAP-Ed Site Manager
Expertise: Food security , Nutrition and healthy eating , Youth education resources
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
Benno Lyon
Regional Coordinator
Expertise: Environmental education (PreK-12)
Programs: Outdoor School
Danita Macy
SNAP-Ed/ Family and Community Health Program Coordinator
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
Yolanda Marquez
Nutrition Education Program Assistant
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
Rebecca Marson
SNAP-Ed Education Program Assistant
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
Nadine Menashe
Administrative Manager
Kristen Moore
4-H Youth Development
Expertise: Youth education resources
Programs: 4-H Youth Development , Clackamas County 4-H , Washington County 4-H , Portland Area 4-H
Christine Mouzong
SNAP-Ed Faculty Research Assistant
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
Miriam Patterson
SNAP-Ed Administration Program Assistant
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
Rosario Santana
Family & Community Health Administrative Program Assistant
Sara Wilson Wolfe
SNAP-Ed state team
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed)
