Part-Time Staff

Diane L. Odeh is a Ph.D. candidate at Portland State University’s Hatfield School of Government, where her research focuses on civic engagement, social equity, administrative ethics, and organizational development.

Dr. White serves as project manager and lead researcher of the Public Compensation team at Portland State University’s Center for Public Service. With over 30 years of workforce and industry experience, she specializes...

Elizabeth Holmes Gaar brings more than 42 years of public service in natural resources management, environmental law, and collaborative leadership to her role leading Portland State University's Executive Seminar Program...

Ivy O'Neal serves as Strategic Partnerships Director for the School of Social Work, where she builds and stewards collaborative relationships that advance the school's mission and community impact. She is also a Center...

Jillian Girard, PhD is a researcher and educator specializing in the public and non-profit sectors. Based in Portland, Oregon, she teaches a wide range of research-focused topics, including quantitative and qualitative...

KONO, Nariyo, Ph.D, is Senior Fellow, Center for Public Service and Adjunct Assistant Professor, University Studies Program at Portland State University in Oregon, USA. Born and educated in Japan, Nariyo Kono received...

Nhu To-Haynes is a public health consultant and instructor with over 25 years of public health experience at both local and state levels of government. Dedicated to providing innovative and comprehensive technical assistance...

Mrs. Direlle R. Calica. J.D. has over 20-years of experience as a legislative, policy, planning, and regulatory advisor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office-District of Oregon, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Intertribal...

Bob Winthrop has been a part-time Senior Fellow with Portland State's Center for Public Service since 2010. He led the development of the Center's expertise in Oregon public sector compensation. Bob has co-authored...

Sara is a research fellow for the Public Compensation team at Portland State University’s Center for Public Service (CPS). Her work focuses on data collection, data analysis, and report writing. In addition, she is...

Dr. Lazenby serves as Adjunct Associate Professor for the Center for Public Service and has taught courses in both the EMPA and MPA programs since 2007. In his research and projects role at CPS, Lazenby specializes...

Dr. Morford is an adjunct faculty in the Department of Public Administration, with more than 35 years as a practitioner and academic in the field of human dimensions of natural resources in the U.S. and Canada. She...

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Serina Fast Horse (Lakota & Blackfeet) is a lifelong member and emerging leader of the Indigenous community of Portland. She is a Portland State University graduate where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both...