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Equity and Diversity Advocates Program

What is an Equity and Diversity Advocate (EDA)?

The Equity and Diversity Advocates are a group of culturally responsive student leaders dedicated to empowering PCC students and serving their community. These students help further the Multicultural Center’s mission by coordinating campus and community events, staffing the Center, as well as serving as advocates for students.

Meet our 2022 Advocates

Jason Pham

My name is Thanh Le Pham, my preferred name is Jason. I’m an international student from Vietnam and I’m studying computer science at PCC; I plan to transfer to PSU to get a bachelor’s degree in computer science. I want to gain more experiences at the MC and also spreading awareness about different cultures.

Whitney Thomas

I’m a 2nd-year student at PCC with a goal to transfer to PSU next year to pursue my degree in HR Management. I grew up in Michigan and moved to Orlando to work for Disney. After 7 years there, I moved to Portland in 2017. I’m excited to be a part of the MC and to learn how to better support marginalized students at PCC.

Karry Kelley

Hello I’m Karry Kelley and I’m an enrolled member of the Klamath tribes. I will be receiving my associates degree in gerontology at the end of this academic year. If all goes well I will be transferring to Portland State University to study farming and Indigenous studies. I have plans to start an intergenerational garden in the Portland metro area for and lead by the Native community. I am also co-leader of the Pi Nee Waus Elders here in Portland, OR. It is a social group of Native American Elders that meet on Tuesday evenings for meals and to catch up on local events.

Mammoth Martinez

Hi there! My name is Mammoth (He/Him). This is actually my first semester here at PCC and I am looking forward to meeting everyone at the MCC Cascade.  I will be taking ASL 101, Writing 115, and Theatre appreciation. I am willing to talk about nerd topics, music, and school. Any Trekkie’s out there want to practice Klingon? I’m looking forward to meeting everyone at the MCC Cascade campus!