How do our staff members identify?
Northwest Health Foundation believes that the staff of an organization should reflect the communities it serves. We also believe our cultural, linguistic and community identities make our organization stronger, smarter and more effective. These identities, whether constructed by social, political or other forces, unite us in working towards a healthy region for everyone. That's why we asked our staff to take an identity survey. We want to hold ourselves accountable for attracting and retaining a diverse staff team.
Note: The survey was optional, and staff members opted out of any questions they preferred not to answer. This survey was last done in 2026.
Race and Ethnicity
NWHF staff members identify as African American, Asian, Asian American, Black, Chinese, German, Hawaiian, Irish-American, Japanese, Korean American, Latinx, Mixed, and White.
Language
Staff members speak English, Spanish and Mandarin.
Disability
Four staff members identify as disabled, mentally ill, and/or neurodivergent.
Geography
NWHF staff members were born in Carson City, NV; Cleveland, OH; Denver, CO; Honolulu, HI; Mesa, AZ; Portland, OR; and Washington, DC.
They grew up in Beaverton, OR; Cincinnati, OH; Fairview, OR; Honolulu, HI; Littleton, CO; Portland, OR; Thousand Oaks, CA; and Washington, DC.
They now live in Beaverton, Portland, and the suburbs of Portland.
Gender
Six staff members identify as female or a woman, two as male, and one as transfeminine. They use she/her/hers, he/him/his, and they/them/theirs pronouns.
Sexual Orientation
Five staff members identify as heterosexual/straight, four identify as gay or queer, and one identifies as a lesbian.
Age
One staff member was born in the 1960s, one was born in the 1970s, four were born in the 1980s, and three were born in the 1990s.
Highest Level of Education
Eight NWHF staff members have a bachelor's degree (including B.A. and B.S. degrees) and one has a master's degree.
Impact by the Carceral System
Four staff members and/or their family members have been directly impacted by the carceral system.
Religious Affiliation
Staff members’ religious affiliations include agnostic, none / not religious, Syncretism, and Unitarian Universalist.
Household
Three staff members live alone. Others live in multi-person households with partners, spouses, children (including college-aged children), or mothers. Staff households also include beloved pets, including a dog and a cat.
Five own a home and four rent.
Three staff members have used public assistance, while five have not.
Most use a car (including a hybrid or personal car) as their primary form of transportation. One uses a bicycle and mass transit.