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PCC Day at the Capitol
The Office of College Relations organizes Day at the Capitol, where students and staff share their “PCC story” with legislators and thank them for investing in higher education.
The Community Relations team serves as the steward and connection point between the College and the broader community. They engage with external organizations to understand and respond to needs, cultivate reciprocal partnerships, and connect strategic opportunities that benefit our students and the community.
The Government Relations team directs government advocacy for the College and stewards relationships with public officials and agencies at all levels of government. This includes connecting government officials to PCC and creating opportunities for the PCC community to advocate for equitable funding, affordable tuition, and other key issues.
Workforce Relations acts as the primary bridge between Portland Community College and the regional business ecosystem to drive economic mobility. By collaborating with industry leaders, labor organizations, and economic development agencies, they ensure that PCC’s academic programs remain responsive to the evolving demands of the labor market. This work focuses on developing robust career pathways, expanding work-based learning opportunities like internships and apprenticeships, and securing the private-sector support to equip students with the high-demand skills required for the modern workforce.
Who we are

Sage Learn, Executive Director for College Relations
- Sylvania Campus, CC 233K
- 503-201-2013
- sage.learn@pcc.edu

Alyson Kraus, Senior Government Relations Manager
- Sylvania Campus, CC 234B
- 503-380-5115
- alyson.kraus@pcc.edu

Kristi Wilson, Director of Workforce Relations
- Rock Creek Campus, Building 9 Room 115D
- 971-722-7390
- kristi.wilson2@pcc.edu

Maya Alkhayyat, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director for College Relations
- Sylvania Campus, CC 233C
- 971-722-4289
- mayassa.alkhayyat@pcc.edu

Colette Tipper, Government Relations Manager
- Sylvania Campus, CC 234B
- 734-564-0627
- colette.tipper@pcc.edu

Alfredo Moreno, Community Relations Manager
- Rock Creek Campus, Building 9, room 115E
- 971-722-7585
- alfredo.moreno1@pcc.edu

Vanessa Wood, Director of Grant Development
- Downtown Center, 4th Floor
- 971-722-8392
- vanessa.wood@pcc.edu
- Grants Office
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College Relations news
- Cascade Festival of African Films celebrates 36th season with 18 films and endless entertainment
- Aaron Bell Sr. Black Men’s Health Awareness Day returns to PCC’s Cascade Campus
- Signed, sealed and delivered: PCC agrees to transfer pact with PSU
- Jade International Night Market entertains thousands at Southeast Center
- PCC and partners celebrate start of Legin Commons project at Southeast Campus
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PCC in the news
- Positively Portland: PCC Earns National Recognition (TV clip, KOIN)
- PCC Earns New Classification (TV clip, KOIN)
- PCC event raises health awareness for Black men and honors late coach Aaron Bell Sr. (KATU)
- Aaron Bell Sr. Black Men’s Health Awareness Day returns to PCC’s Cascade Campus (The Portland Observer)
- MLK Dream Run draws hundreds to support North Portland businesses and youth (Oregon Live)
- US Labor Secretary says semiconductor industry needs ‘quality jobs’ in Oregon and across the country (KOIN)
