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October 20, 2026

Changemaker Briar Wray is the dean behind Portland Community College’s Climate Action Plan

Briar Wray came to the Pacific Northwest by way of Arizona 14 years ago, in search…

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September 23, 2026

Changemaker Anyeley Hallová on turning 50 years of waiting into homeownership for the Albina community

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Anyeley Hallová is a real estate developer with over 20 years of experience in the built…

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June 15, 2026

Changemaker Summer Fowler shows us that small businesses can make a big impact in sustainable design

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. These views reflect the perspective…

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May 7, 2026

Changemaker Mia Hocking turns a lifetime of environmental curiosity into energy savings for Hillsboro schools

A person stands indoors in front of a beige couch with striped pillows. Behind them hangs a large abstract painting with bold red, orange, black, and blue shapes. A wooden shelf with books is on the left, and a lamp with a patterned shade and blue base is on the right.

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. These views reflect…

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March 31, 2026

Changemaker Oscar Arana’s lived experience drives his climate resilience work with indigenous communities

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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

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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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