Disability Cultural Alliance (DCA)

Our Team and Partnerships

Meet our Team!

Miri – Co-Lead Producer

Co-lead producer, Miri. A half body profile photo of a person with light skin tone and mid-length brown hair wearing over-ear headphones, a grey shirt, and a green coat and hat which both have the Green Bay Packers "G" logo on them. Trees, parked cars on a street, and a grey cloudy sky are visible in the background.Hello! My name is Miranda Stalions, or Miri for short! I’m a co-lead producer with the Let’s Talk! Podcast Collective, and mostly deal with the technical side of production! From audio mixing and mastering, to graphics and back-end systems, I’m the queen of computery things! 

My journey at PCC includes a degree in Immersive Media and Creative Coding from the Multimedia department, as well as having graduated from the Gateway to College program (plus a stop at Columbia College Chicago along the way!) 

My interests include audio, programming, heavy metal, social justice, theoretical physics, abstract construction of algorithms, American Football, and drinking a healthy amount of water!

 

Asher – Co-Lead Producer

Co-lead producer, Asher. A half body profile image of a young Asian woman wearing glasses, Asher, stands in front of a blank backdrop, smiling at the camera. She wears a light blue blouse with white daisies of different sizes all over the blouse and a dark blue jean jacket with black plant embellishments on the chest.Hi! My name is Asher! I’m a co-lead producer with the “Let’s Talk! Podcast Collective”, and have been dealing with pre-production work and editing podcasts! From planning out coverage on special events in Portland, to making sure our team has the information we need before we hit the ground running. It’s never a dull moment when brainstorming about the next great episode!

I started with PCC as a Multimedia Student and became an Intern for the Collective in my final year of college, before graduation. Even with about 5 years of experience, in the classroom and out of it, in film pre-production and editing; I’m eager and excited to learn new skills everyday while on the job! 

My interests include video gaming, knitting, creating animations & art work, exploring locations for foodies in The City of Roses, and being behind a camera.

 

Cherranne Verduin – Podcast Tech

A half half body profile photo of podcast tech Cherranne, a blind woman with medium skin tone and short dark curly hair, wearing a zip up hoodie and smiling at the camera.My name is Cherranne Verduin; on the air, I go by Anne Verduin. I am a Podcast Tech for the Let’s Talk! Podcast Collective. That’s my official title, and I do hope to one day help record podcasts, specifically about technology. I love tech, especially if it makes life easier for a blind person, which I am. I have been totally blind all my life. For now, I seem to have found a niche in taking the lead on writing web articles for podcasts that have already been recorded. I have lived in Portland for twenty years, and worked for PCC in some capacity since August of 2023.

 

Miguel Viveros Chavez – Podcast Tech

Black-and-white photo of podcast tech Miguel, a blind man with medium-light skin tone and short darkly colored hair wearing a polo shirt folds up his white-cane while sitting down to an interview for Let’s Talk! Hello listeners, my name is Miguel Viveros Chavez. One of the Let’s Talk! podcast techs here at Portland Community College. I wanted to introduce myself. I am a senior at Eastern Oregon University where I am finishing up my bachelor’s degree in Business administration. In my free time I love to be out on the water. My hobbies include hiking, swimming, dragon boat racing, and I love trying out new foods. I host a variety of podcasts episodes that will include some tech time episodes and lots more. Thank you for joining us. Can not wait to share more with you all! I am also one of the hosts on our monthly live radio show. Please reach out to us, I would love to help answer all questions and commentaries about accessible tech.

 

Julie Kagawa – Podcast Tech

Podcast tech Julie, a person with light-medium skin tone, and shoulder-length dark brown hair, is smiling at the camera. Julie is sitting outdoors with a small dog with off-white and tan-colored fur, named Tako, sitting on their lap. Julie is wearing a black shirt with a yellow sunflower image on it.Hello! My name is Julie Kagawa.

I’m a Multimedia student at Portland Community College and an intern with the Let’s Talk! Podcast Collective this winter term. I’m currently working toward my Associate Degree in Multimedia and hope to graduate in late 2027.

I’m especially interested in video editing, animation, and visual storytelling, and I love learning by experimenting and trying new things. When I’m not busy with school or work, you can usually find me drawing, crocheting, testing out new cooking recipes, or watching another animated movie. I enjoy exploring creative spaces where art, storytelling, and technology overlap, and I’m excited to see where this internship takes me!