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February 24, 2026

Changemaker Heather DeGrella is rooted in the architecture of nature, helping design buildings that honor people, planet, and place

A person with shoulder?length gray hair smiles softly at the camera. They wear a white top, a green cardigan, and matching green beaded jewelry. A leafy plant is blurred in the background against a light-colored wall.

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January 27, 2026

Changemaker Nico Larco champions livable cities with a holistic framework for sustainable development

A middle-aged person with long, slicked-back gray hair and a beard stands outdoors on a sunny city street. They wear a gray suit jacket over a light blue dress shirt, gazing confidently ahead. Behind them, leafy green trees, a traffic light, and a mix of commercial and residential buildings line the urban backdrop. The lighting is bright and natural, suggesting midday.

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December 2, 2025

Changemaker Jackie Santa Lucia advances equity by investing in social justice and climate solutions in the built environment

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August 27, 2025

Changemaker Reilly Loveland helps build school energy systems that benefit both people and the planet

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June 24, 2025

Changemaker EJ Del Rosario takes nothing for granted and stays curious as he embarks on a career in architecture

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May 26, 2025

Changemaker Kate Vance focuses on community engagement and green building to ensure Multnomah County library renovations serve residents

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April 7, 2025

Changemaker Juliette Grummon-Beale sees mentorship and community building as key components of sustainable, equitable architecture

Juliette Grummon-Beale

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March 3, 2025

Changemaker Bruce Richey has been bringing energy-efficient design to new and existing spaces across rural Southern OR

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October 24, 2024

Changemaker Nicole Isle’s background in biology and urban planning informs her approach to energy efficiency

Nicole Isle

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September 18, 2024

Changemaker Kristin Leiber goes from finance to the frontlines of neighborhood organizing in pursuit of professional passion

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