Resident Services Staff
Meet the People Behind our Resident Programs
Peter Blanchard
Youth Development Coordinator
Specialties:
Youth$ave, School Supplies, Holiday Party, Summer Camps, and other Youth Programs
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I am a people-person at heart, and love to help you and your children succeed! I have a B.A. in Psychology from Lewis & Clark College, as well as a great deal of experience helping kids to succeed both academically and socially. As the Youth Development Coordinator I am here to help in any way that I can to make sure that your child has every opportunity to achieve all of their goals, and I will see to it that they have a great time doing it. When I have my way, I am outside having great adventures; hiking, camping, climbing, playing, cycling, LIVING!
Austin Erdman
Resident Services Coordinator
Housing Retention Specialist
Scattered Sites and Powell
Specialties:
Eviction Prevention, Food Closet, Information and Referral
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I help residents access the services and resources they need to ensure stable housing, and I facilitate communication between residents and property managers. I’ve been with REACH since October 2007. Previously I spent seven years working with refugees in Portland, providing employment and cultural adaptation services. I most enjoy those aspects of my work which help build confidence and create connections. I speak Spanish. I studied fine art and photography at Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona, and earned a B.F.A. Outside of work I read, play soccer, hike, bike, self-educate and sip espresso.
Debbie Lowder
Resident Services Supervisor
Ritzdorf Court, Grand Oak, Wilshire, Laurelhurst and Rex Arms Apartments
Specialties:
Formerly Homeless Folks, Alcohol and Drug Addiction and Treatment, Domestic Violence Survivors
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I attended SUNY Purchase and CUNY Queens in New York, and studied Early Childhood Education and Alcohol and Drug Addiction at PCC. I began working at REACH when the Ritzdorf Court moved in their first residents in August 2000. I offer on-site information and referral, promote positive communities by offering informational and recreational workshops and gatherings, and advocate for my residents to achieve their goals. What I enjoy most about my job is watching the joy of a formerly homeless person move into their very own home, and listening to the very interesting life stories they have. When I am not working, I am enjoying being a mother of two boys, going out to listen to local bands (including my teenage son’s band), watching football, reading, and spending time outdoors.
Molly McGlone
Resident Services Coordinator
Housing Retention Specialist
The Rose, The Westshore, Beacon, Marion, Taylor
Specialties:
Eviction Prevention, Food Closet, Information and Referral
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I believe in working together to build a healthy and just community and I’m pleased to be part of the REACH team. I strive to help residents achieve immediate goals like housing retention as well as larger dreams such as career or educational success. I also plan social and educational community gatherings and provide mediation services when needed. Previously I’ve done community organizing work on the issues of health care, education, and workers’ rights. I’m originally from the Midwest and studied sociology, psychology, and Spanish at the University of Illinois. I am currently working toward an MA in Adult Education at Portland State. I can often be found riding my bike around town, working in my community garden plot, and hiking and backpacking in Oregon’s beautiful wild places.
Matt Moor
Resident Services Coordinator
Housing Retention Specialist
Walnut Park, Grand Oak, Wilshire, Laurelhurst and The Admiral
Specialties:
Eviction Prevention, Food Closet, Information and Referral
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I’m thrilled to work for this great agency and to have the opportunity to help its residents live comfortably and successfully in affordable housing.
I link residents at scattered sites, Powell Blvd., Beacon Manor, Taylor, Marion, the Dresden and the Admiral with resources and services to help them maintain stable, affordable housing. I also serve as a liaison between tenants and property managers and co-maintain the food closet.
I’ve worked in community and inpatient mental health for over ten years in Oregon and Utah. I earned a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Utah in 1995. I have two other jobs; playing trumpet and drawing portraits. My hobbies include traveling, cooking, playing basketball and softball, listening to music, and playing darts.
Hazel Schnider
Resident Services Coordinator
Station Place Tower
Specialties:
I provide Resident services at Station Place Tower, which is affordable housing for people 55 years of age and older located in the Downtown Pearl District.
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I Graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 2000. I have been providing social services in the Portland area for 7 years and have been with REACH since 2006.
What I like about the work I do is being around elders with a vast amount of knowledge, wisdom and ideas. When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my 3 dogs, watching the birds that gather around our bird feeders and playing with my three Grandsons when they visit.
Erica Tucker
Resident Services Coordinator
Patton Park, Floyd Light, McCuller Crossing, Albina Corner
Specialties:
Youth & Family Engagement, Teen Dating Violence, Violence Prevention, Food Closet, Information & Referral
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I am excited and grateful to be a part of the REACH team. I recently obtained my Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University and have a BS in Psychology from the University of Oregon. I’ve found a great reward in working with young people and parents in culturally specific programs, schools, and violence prevention/intervention agencies over the years.
I like working at REACH because it allows me to play a versatile role in the lives of so many people. I enjoy helping residents meet their basic needs like providing eviction prevention services, helping parents find diapers for their children, maintaining the food closet, and creating opportunities for community building. Outside of work I’m often seen walking around the city, doing arts & crafts, reading, and staying busy as a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Julie Wang
Resident Services Coordinator
Asset Development
Specialties:
Budget, Buy & Save, STARTS, REACH’s IDA program
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I lead the Adult Financial Education program to help residents think through and achieve their financial goals. I’m excited to learn from and get to know REACH residents. Prior to joining REACH, I worked in personal finance consulting, non-profit program management and training. I earned my B.A. in communications and a M.A. in education. I think of myself as a financial stress reduction specialist and I love to hear your ideas and techniques on how to save money and best ways to deal with financial stress. When I am not working, I like to read, play with my dog, tend to my vegetable garden and play in an adult kickball league.
Joseph Wickstrom
Resident Services Coordinator
Ritzdorf Court, Rex Arms, Dresden, Prescott Place
Specialties:
Eviction Prevention, Food Closet, Addiction Issues and Treatment, Working with People who have Developmental Disabilities.
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I have been working in the field of human services since 2001 and my previous experience was primarily focused on serving people with addiction issues as well as involvement with the criminal justice system. I also spent 6 years as a program manager providing treatment and life skills training for individuals with both addiction and developmental disabilities. I have been with REACH since January 2010. As a new member of the REACH CDC team I consider it an honor and privilege to serve the residents of this unique agency.
I earned a B.A in English Literature from the University of Western Washington in 1990 as well as extensive training certificates in the fields of addiction and criminality.
In my personal time I am a private music instructor teaching teenagers music theory and performance. I also perform my own original music whenever possible.
