Connor Chapkis

Connor Chapkis serves as a Project Coordinator for the Entrepreneurship and Community Economic Development division at Prosper Portland since January 2022, focusing on projects that support entrepreneurs and underserved communities. Previously, Connor worked as a Research Associate at the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities at the University of Notre Dame, specializing in impact evaluation programs aimed at alleviating poverty. Additional experiences include roles as a Journal Editor for the Southern California International Review, Research Assistant at the University of Southern California's Lab on Non-Democratic Politics, Marketing and Business Development Intern at Powerhouse, and Research Intern at The Wilson Center. Connor earned a B.A. in International Relations and the Global Economy from the University of Southern California in 2019.