Corbin Katner (he/him) grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and attended Oberlin College. A midwest native, he's very excited to explore a different area of the states in Portland! He loves creative writing (fiction and autobiography), reading across most genres, listening to music and playing it (on the piano), dancing with friends and in contact improv spaces, meditating for long periods, and focused introspection/mental health work. He does not belong to any particular religion and would rather not get into that here. He's very excited to work with JOIN PDX this year, particularly in the developing of relationships and community with and for unhoused people, improving the crossover between his logistical and social skills, and honing his sense of empathy to work along materially useful lines.

Edward Buck-Shannon (He/him) was born and raised in Tucson Arizona. Edward graduated from the University of Arizona in 2024 with a BA in global studies with an emphasis in political economy and a BA in Latin American studies. Edward previously worked as a researcher and translator at Keep Tucson Together, an organization that provides pro-bono legal services to asylum seekers, DACA recipients and other people in immigration court. As a native of Southern Arizona Edward is passionate about the culture and politics of the US-Mexico borderlands. Edward is thrilled to work at Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Public Policy Advocacy and develop the skills necessary to affect change in his own community.

I am from Crozet, VA and attended Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA graduating with a degree in Environmental Science. I played 3 years of college soccer at EMU and love to play all types of sports. I also enjoy camping and hiking as well as pretty much any activity that is outside. I will be working with Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon: Northeast Emergency Food Pantry this year.

Paloma is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College, where she studied English and spent most of her time reading in hammocks. She loves to write, play piano and meander through random neighborhoods. She is so excited to be joining Outside In as their Reproductive Health Specialist!