Community Advisory Board

The Dorothy Day Social Work Program Community Advisory Board (CAB) consists of local social workers and community leaders who have experience and interest in supporting social work education and the University of Portland Dorothy Day Social Work Program (DDSWP). CAB members share expertise and insights practice contexts that will ensure a relevant and robust BSW experience for UP students.

Current CAB Members:

• Brigitte Rodríguez, LCSW, Executive Director, El Programa Hispano Católico
• Emma Martinez ‘18, Organizer, International Migrants Alliance and Forward Together
• Jill Pham ‘14, Organizer, Oregon Nurses Association
• Kay Toran ‘64, President and CEO (Retired), Volunteers of America Oregon
• Rachel Lowenthal, LCSW, Mental Health Therapist, YWCA of Oregon
• Ruth Exley, LCSW ‘07, Owner at Restore Therapy, LLC
• Yaneira Romero, LCSW ‘12, School Social Worker, Portland Public Schools