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PEOPLE AND PLACES: Grants Office adds two new officers

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The Grants Office has two new hires.

Dave Jacobs is the new grants officer. Jacobs is an experienced project manager and has worked for a variety of public and non-profit agencies, including the Rogue Valley Council of Governments, Lane County Community and Economic Development, and Bear Creek Watershed Education Partners. He has written a variety of successful federal, state and foundation grant proposals. Jacobs has a master’s degree in public administration and English.

David Johnson also joins PCC in a temporary grants officer position. Johnson has worked as a grants writer with a consulting firm specializing in education programs. In this role, he wrote a variety of federal and state grants, primarily for K-12 organizations. He has a bachelor’s degree in British literature.

Peterson joins Cascade Campus President’s Office

Denyse Peterson is the new receptionist and office assistant at the Cascade Campus President’s Office. If you have the opportunity to speak with her, please congratulate and welcome her in this role.

Sylvania Admissions hires Biskey

The Admissions Office welcomes Emily Biskey as the new admissions administrative assistant. Biskey will be working as part of the admissions team, helping to welcome new and returning students to PCC. Welcome Emily!

About James Hill

James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »