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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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