Kari Hampton

Kari Hampton is an experienced professional with a diverse background in grassroots management, outreach coordination, and emergency services. As the Grassroots Manager at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. since March 2022, Kari has demonstrated effective leadership and advocacy skills. Simultaneously, Kari serves as the Outreach Coordinator for Orangutan Outreach, focusing on fundraising and building partnerships with zoos and non-profits. Additional roles include Regional Manager for the International Student Exchange and coordination of regional projects with JGI Roots & Shoots. Earlier experience includes providing health support in the Gresham Barlow School District, instructing lifesaving skills with the American Red Cross, and offering advocacy services for women and children at Clackamas Women's Services. Kari's foundational career started as a Firefighter/EMT with Gresham Fire and Emergency Services. Academic achievements include a Post Graduate degree in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BA in Psychology, Sociology, and African Studies from Indiana University Bloomington.