Prosper Portland
Amy Wheeler is an accomplished professional with diverse experience in human resources, education, and recruitment. Currently serving as an Adult Basic Education Specialist at Community Works Project and a Human Resources Generalist at Prosper Portland, Amy previously held roles as a Technical Recruiter at Paradigm Information Services, a Front Desk Receptionist at Boly:Welch, and various positions in content editing and coaching. With a Bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from the University of Oregon, Amy has demonstrated a strong commitment to community support and career development, particularly for refugees and marginalized populations.
Prosper Portland
Prosper Portland is an economic and urban development agency that focus on building an equitable economy by carrying out a comprehensive range of economic development programs that support small business, improve access to workforce training, and create jobs for Portland residents. They work with partners to drive public attention and resources todifferent areas of the city, which helps Portland realize capital projects – parks, streetscape improvements, community centers –that would not happen on their own, making it a better place to live for all Portlanders.Prosper Portland is headed by an executive director who reports to a five-member, volunteer board of local citizens appointed by the mayor and approved by City Council. The structure allows them to exercise independence in program implementation and resource allocation.