Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
Heather Wycoff has extensive experience in property and risk management, having served as the Property and Risk Management Coordinator at the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon since June 2004. This dual position involves overseeing facilities management and providing support for property and risk management processes. Additionally, Heather manages the Griffin Center conference facility and coordinates various pastoral ministries programs. Previous roles include Ministry Formation Coordinator, where responsibilities encompassed program support, event coordination, and administrative duties. Prior to their current roles, Heather worked at the Oregon State University Seed Laboratory from 1997 to 2004 as an Office Staff member, contributing to laboratory operations and multimedia projects. Heather's academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from the University of Portland and a Bachelor's Degree in General Science from Oregon State University.
Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
The Archdiocese was initially created as a Vicariate-Apostolic on December 1, 1843. It was created as the Archdiocese of Oregon City on July 24, 1846. The Archdiocese of Portland is the second oldest archdiocese in the United States following Baltimore. The name was changed to its current title by Papal decree on September 26, 1928 to reflect the change of location for the See city of the Archbishop.