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.
Race and Ethnicity
NWHF staff members identify as Asian, Asian American, Black, Chinese, Danish, Hapa, Irish-American, German, Japanese, Latinx, Korean, Scottish, and white.
Language
Staff members speak English, Spanish and Mandarin.
Disability
Three staff members identify as disabled, chronically ill and/or neurodivergent.
Geography
NWHF staff members were born in Arizona; Carson City, NV; Cleveland, OH; Denver, CO; Portland, OR; Santa Clara, CA; and Washington, DC.
They grew up in Beaverton, OR; California; Carson City, NV; Cincinnati, OH; Fairview, OR; Littleton, CO; Nevada; New York; Portland, OR; the suburbs of Portland; Washington, DC; and Wisconsin.
They now live in Portland and the suburbs of Portland.
Gender
Seven staff members identify as female, two as male and one as non-binary and transfeminine. They use she/her/hers, he/him/his pronouns and they/them 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, three were born in the 1970s, three were born in the 1980s, and two were born in the 1990s.
Highest Level of Education
Nine NWHF staff members have bachelor’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, atheist, Unitarian Universalist and none.
Household
Three staff members live alone, six live with a partner, two live with children, one lives with a parent, and several live with pets. (Including two ridiculous tortoises!)
Eight own a home and two rent.
Two staff members have used public assistance. Seven have not.
Most use a car as their primary form of transportation. One uses a bike and public transit.
Other Identities
Child of immigrants, chronically ill, fat, survivor of domestic violence/sexual assault.