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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…

In anticipation of the City of Portland’s charter transition, the four major public safety bureaus – Police, Fire, Emergency Communications (911) and Emergency [Disaster] Management – were asked to create a joint strategic plan for the community safety service area. The plan would guide integration of the…

With ongoing initiatives in strategic target setting, equity metrics, budget equity, process improvement, and diverse data analyses in various departments, the overarching goal of the project was to explore the development of a comprehensive performance management program that integrates and coordinates…

The overall goal of the project was for the Hatfield Resident Fellow (HRF) to provide project management support, planning analysis, and document design and development to the transportation planning team at the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Western Federal Lands (WFL) office based in Vancouver, WA. …

The overall goal of the project was to develop a comprehensive performance management plan to augment data-driven budget decisions within Multnomah County’s Central Budget Office. The report “Performance Outcome Framework” is an organizational document to define, illuminate, and measure the outcomes of…

Metro is a regional government serving over 1.7 million residents in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Part of Metro’s portfolio is planning and overseeing the region’s solid waste system. The 2030 Regional Waste Plan (RWP) is a vision for the solid waste system and a blueprint for achieving that…