Our Team
Our small team works together through digital and hybrid environments to advocate for and bring forth the lights of our community.
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Nicholas LaHusen - Executive Director & Head of Conception
He/Him Pronouns.An alumni of Portland State University, Nicholas brings a tenacity of spirit that invigorates others on the team. He emboldens those around him by imparting wisdom from PSU’s Business Administration program, as well as from lived experience from numerous physical and mental illnesses.
Through expertise gained from serving in non-profits, namely NW Kidney Kids, and a drive to usher light into the world however he can, Nicholas serves as the arbiter of this endeavor, and the onus is directed through him.
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Kat Cramer - Brand & Design Director
They/She Pronouns.
Kat is a lifelong learner as a once and current student of Graphic Design; first she studied at Sanford-Brown College and now attends at Portland State University. She discovers avenues to help others participate in life as a future graduate of Art and Social Practice - a Masters that teaches ways to design art which generates change.
Kat brings compassion and kindness in a harsh world, and emphasizes a focus on diverse designs, as well as diverse people feeling welcome with her. She loves animals of most kinds,
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Peter Falkner - Lead Content Contributor & Producer
They/Them Pronouns.
With over five years of experience in customer service, food handling, and cash management, Peter brings a wealth of skills to any role. Their background is marked by a deep sense of compassion, empathy, and community connection, shaped significantly by a personal journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Peter is fulfilled by exploring different mediums with a dedication to help others traverse them as well. Peter has one goal: To foster an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, and thoroughly enjoy their time being creative for the sake of it. Our team is lucky to have their heart.
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Jeremy Verheyden - Community Engagement Leader
He/Him Pronouns.
Jeremy brings years of creative writing, theater and stage performance, as well as the ability to dynamically cold read. His ability in each skill is strengthened by experience with costume design and development, a history in makeup application, and a distinct passion for arts as a whole.
With the addition of customer service experience and training he often takes on negotiator roles to defuse tense situations. He brings a humble light with him, wherever he goes, and knows that all it takes is a single ember to light people’s hearts aflame.
Our Board
Let’s not forget that we couldn’t do it without our Board of Directors! These individuals are still being searched for, they are people who would lend their power and experience in publishing and building community; each of them are educators and/or leaders, emboldening connections that support our mission in the PNW and the local, greater Portland, OR area.
Thank you for your guidance!
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Board Member 1
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