[colorsinfluence] Latest Interviews with Local Leaders of Color

From: Maileen Hamto <maileen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: colorsinfluence@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:16:16 -0800 (PST)
Colors of Influence
Winter 2011  

Colors of Influence is an online magazine that highlights the accomplishments
of leaders of color. Online since 2006, Colors of Influence focuses on business 
and civic leaders across different racial and ethnic communities in Oregon and 
southwest Washington.  

http://colorsofinfluence.com ; 

Interviews in this edition  

Victor Merced, Director, Oregon Housing and Community Services
http://colorsofinfluence.com/2011/winter/Victor-Merced.html

"People of color tend to be disproportionately represented in the lower rungs 
of the socio-economic scale. Because we finance affordable housing for 
low-income people, our projects tend to have a significant impact on 
individuals and families of color."

 Consuelo Saragoza, Co-Chair, Oregon Latino Agenda for Action
http://colorsofinfluence.com/2011/winter/Consuelo-Zaragoza.html

"Since we’re the fastest growing demographic in Oregon, it’s time for us to 
have a concerted effort to build awareness around issues. We have tremendous 
buying power in the state, and we contribute to the economy by providing to the 
workforce."
 
Liani Jean Heh Reeves, Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs
http://colorsofinfluence.com/2011/winter/Liani-Reeves.html ; 

"With all large entities, there is a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to
how they conduct business or deliver services. But sometimes that just
doesn’t fit with our cultures."

Cashauna Hill, Fair Housing Attorney at the Oregon Law Center
http://colorsofinfluence.com/2011/winter/Cashauna-Hill.html

"I’ve observed a growing number of cases involving immigrant women,
particularly those who are undocumented. That population is especially
susceptible to harassment and intimidation. Oftentimes, immigrants and
refugees don’t even know that they have rights, that some of the things that 
they have to endure are not lawful."
  
Mark Williams, Business Operations Manager, Oregon Zoo
http://colorsofinfluence.com/2011/winter/Mark-Williams.html ; 

"Our business is driven by our customers. Without customers, none of us
would be here. That goes for many organizations – public, private or
nonprofits. One of the most important things I have learned is the
importance of customer service."

Charlene McGee, African Women's Coalition
http://colorsofinfluence.com/2011/winter/Charlene-McGee.htm

"We want all newcomers to take advantage of the best of what America
has to offer. Part of becoming an American is understanding the history
of racism in this country, and the role that institutions played in
making that happen."  

Tiffani Penson, Minority Evaluator Program 
http://colorsofinfluence.com/2011/winter/Tiffani-Penson.html

"For me, the most rewarding part of my involvement in the program is
bringing people of color to the table and hearing their feedback about
the process."  

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