Mission

• To set common goals and visions for racial justice across our district
• To demonstrate our district’s commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for students of color – outcomes must not be predictable by race or ethnicity
• To ensure that every student in our district feels welcome, safe, valued, and has an honored identity in our schools
• To facilitate open communication and meaningful dialogue with families and communities of color
• To provide a mechanism for both accountability and transparent in advancing equity

Equity Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter, The Essential, shares news, updates, events, and resources to support, encourage, and enhance your equity journey. View the current and past newsletter issues here.

Meet the Equity Department

To call a staff member:

• Dial by extension: Call 503-256-6500 and enter the 4 digit extension
• Call the District Office reception desk: Call 503-252-2900

Taye Spears

Deputy Superintendent of
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Lisa Thomas

Multilingual Programs &
DEI Secretary
ext. 8223

Sabrina Sommer

Equity TOSA
ext. 8156

Gabie Mbenza-Ngoma

Equity TOSA
ext. 8473

Andreina Velasco

GYO Pathway Advisor
ext. 8917

Click here for a detailed list of our roles and contact information.