Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization
Thomas Aquinas Debpuur, MRED, currently serves as the Assistant Affordable Housing Manager at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization since May 2023 and as Facilities Program Coordinator for the City of Portland since May 2021. In this latter role, Thomas manages various facilities programs, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Additionally, Thomas works as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Real Estate at Portland State University, focusing on affordable commercial spaces in gentrifying areas. With a career that includes roles at the United States Postal Service and notable positions in malaria outreach with USAID and AngloGold Ashanti, Thomas has demonstrated a commitment to community engagement and development. Academically, Thomas holds a Master's degree in Real Estate Development and a Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Portland State University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Development Studies.
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Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization
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The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1974 to serve immigrants and refugees in Portland, Oregon. Since its founding, IRCO has served more than 55,000 people through provision of programs and services that meet needs related to training and employment, health and aging, English language learning, naturalization and adjustment, community development, early childhood, parenting and youth development, education and interpretation and translation.