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SWA rules and regulations were analyzed under the guidance of the sponsor. Areas of interest for updates were known. Then a robust content analysis of 6 other water utilities, both cities and authorities were considered until an ideal template was found and that worked as the guideline for SWA rules and…

The project's primary goal was to create a framework to identify key social equity requirements to improve customer service. The water equity framework for Sunrise Water Authority aimed to be developed based on socio-economic research findings of customer population, equity need assessment, and best practices…

The overall goal of the project was to support the Independent District Commission’s decision-making process to create a citywide map with four geographic districts. The Oregon Summer Fellow (OSF) worked with the City of Portland Transition team to support community engagement efforts, analyze public input,…

This report aims to identify and evaluate spending and programmatic trends for two Oregon Health Plan-specific (OHP) population health initiatives by analyzing flex-fund spending data and annual reports on regional health plan implementation.

The project's goal was to conduct a fiscal assessment of the System of Care in Oregon, to assess the existing financial resources, including funding from federal, state, and local sources that fund agencies and programs apart of the System of Care. The System of Care is a spectrum of community-based services…

The goal of this project is to create a more supportive work environment for all Metro South Transfer Station (MSS) employees. This will be accomplished through improvements to management structure, management-employee relationships, operational practices, and accountability policies as suggested in an…

This report aims to develop a Joint Utility Affordability Framework in conjunction with the Portland Water Bureau and the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services, and produce an Annual Joint Utility Affordability Report FY2022-23, that provides an overview of all affordability resources provided by PWB and…

The goal was to identify programs and regulations in Oregon and across the country that have proven successful in connecting individuals with carceral involvement to stable housing and can be valuable role models to better inform the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on how to shape the new waiver benefits to…

The overarching goal of this project was to provide a more equitable experience for the public when accessing Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) online information and services. A recent rule change to the Americans with Disabilities Act establishes digital accessibility standards and governments’…

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Equity and Inclusion Division carries out more than 16 distinct functions for the agency and state, providing expertise and technical assistance on equity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-oppression, universal accessibility, and social justice topics. The project goal was to…

ShakeAlert is an Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system from the U.S. Geological Survey. It uses a network of ground-motion sensors and sophisticated algorithms to detect an earthquake seconds after it begins, calculate its location and magnitude, and estimate the resulting intensity of shaking. Alerts can then…

The overall goal of this fellowship project was to assess the state of youth respite care in Oregon and make recommendations for overcoming barriers to respite service access for youth. The System of Care Advisory Council (SOCAC) oversaw the research and recommendation development while also heavily relying on…