Kenyatta Trice

Kenyatta Trice has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2006, they worked as an Information & Assistance Specialist at the Urban League of Portland, where they provided resources and support to senior citizens and the community. From 2007 to 2010, they served as a Temporary Staffing Associate at S. Brooks & Associates, Inc. - Brooks Staffing, performing receptionist, administrative, and customer service duties. In 2009, they worked as a General Office Assistant at Anesthesia Business Consultants, handling tasks such as processing payments and creating spreadsheets.

From 2011 to 2016, Trice worked as a Staffing Specialist/Recruiter at S. Brooks & Associates, Inc. - Brooks Staffing, focusing on matching candidate skills with client needs and supporting the employment process. In 2016, they became the Economic Empowerment Coordinator at Bradley Angle, where they facilitated groups, provided financial advocacy, and supported survivors of domestic violence.

In 2019, Trice joined the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs as the Director of Access to Capital & Marketing - Office & Member Services Manager. In this role, they managed microloans for businesses in Oregon and SW Washington and communicated loan requirements to potential borrowers. Currently, Trice is serving as an Oregon MBDA Director at Business Impact NW since 2022.

Throughout their career, Trice has demonstrated a passion for assisting job seekers, supporting small businesses, and advocating for marginalized communities.

Kenyatta Trice completed business management courses at Mt. Hood Community College from 1997 to 1999. Later, from 2014 to 2019, they pursued a field of study in Business Management and Human Resources at Portland Community College.