Prosper Portland
Kathryn Hartinger, PhD, AICP, currently serves as a Project Manager at Prosper Portland, where responsibilities include managing Tax Increment Finance processes and developing district plans focused on stabilization and inclusive growth in areas such as Cully, East Portland, and 82nd Avenue. Prior experience includes work as a City Planner and Project Manager for the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, contributing to significant projects like the Central City 2035 Plan and the Anti-Displacement Action Plan. Kathryn's earlier roles include Research Assistant at Portland State University, focusing on alternative mobility standards, and Research Director at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, where involvement included legislative research and serving on Governor Jindal's Transition Team. Academic credentials include a PhD in Social Science - Conflict Resolution and a Master’s in Sociology from Syracuse University, alongside a Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Dartmouth College.
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.