{"id":3849,"date":"2019-06-27T09:40:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T16:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greaternw.org\/?p=3849"},"modified":"2019-12-17T18:57:40","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T18:57:40","slug":"summer-interns-serving-communities-across-greater-nw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greaternw.org\/news\/summer-interns-serving-communities-across-greater-nw\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer interns serving communities across Greater NW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year the Greater NW Area Innovation Vitality team has expanded its summer internship program to different cities throughout the region.<br><br>Young leaders of color are getting the chance to develop leadership skills while exploring the intersection of faith and social justice in various community settings.<br><br>This summer, instead of being based in the Portland area, the group will expand to Boise, Salem, Tacoma, and Seattle.<br><br>Read the profiles written by the individuals chosen to be leaders and  learners this summer through a joint venture with the IV team and The Voices Project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_ortiz.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Portland Coordinator: <\/strong><em>Nicholle Ortiz <\/em>is an incoming co-pastor at Tabor Heights  United Methodist Church. She is originally from Tacoma, Washington but now calls Portland her home. Nicholle graduated from Warner Pacific University where she began to actualize her dreams of community development, ministry, and artistic expression. Nicholle is a connector,  an <g class=\"gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"9\" data-gr-id=\"9\">includer<\/g>, a performer, an artist, a spouse, an advocate, and a  friend. Nicholle wears many hats but all in the name of justice,  inclusion, and love. She chooses to enter spaces that are uncomfortable because she believes in sharing her voice so that other people may feel inspired to share theirs. Nicholle is a Black, Puerto Rican, Plus-Sized Woman who enjoys wearing funky glasses, laughing loudly, talking about recycling and telling jokes that don\u2019t make sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_nameniuk.png?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Portland Coordinator: <\/strong><em>Forrest Nameniuk<\/em> is the incoming co-pastor at Tabor  Heights United Methodist Church. He is a graduate of Warner Pacific  University where he served as <g class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"10\" data-gr-id=\"10\">student<\/g> chaplain. He has been with the UMC  for the last year, serving in different capacities under the Innovation Vitality Team, and he is currently pursuing his candidacy for ministry. Forrest\u2019s two greatest passions are the church and theatre. He believes that the church should be the greatest instigator for justice and healing in our world. He sees his call as creating spaces where weirdos, misfits, and wanderers can be their true selves and encounter the gospel in new and creative ways. On his time off, Forrest can usually be found at his stolen desk writing stories, with his cat and a  cup of coffee close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_bielman.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salem Coordinator: <\/strong><em>Jess Bielman<\/em> is the Associate Director of Innovation for the Greater Northwest UMC. He has spent the past two decades investing in the lives of young folks and empowering them spiritually and academically.&nbsp;For 17 years he served as a professor and the campus pastor at Warner Pacific University. He loves the Pacific Northwest,  having lived along I-5 his whole life.&nbsp;Jess loves baseball, sushi, 90\u2019s era music, and John Wesley.&nbsp;He is married 17 years to Candi with two daughters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_miteg.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boise Intern: <\/strong><em>Destiny <\/em><g class=\"gr_ gr_8 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"8\" data-gr-id=\"8\"><em>Miteg<\/em><\/g> is a Portland native who now resides in Salem,  Oregon. Destiny is excited to be a part of UMC\u2019s the Voices Project because of its intent to help young people of color see how the church can become more tangibly present in their communities. She is eager to see how faith and community intertwine together in people&#8217;s lives outside of just the spiritual. Destiny is studying Ministry and  Community Engagement at Warner Pacific University. After graduating, she hopes to do work at a non-profit that centers around serving those in need. When not in the classroom, Destiny can be found eating Top Ramen or spending time in the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_taylor.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tacoma Intern:<\/strong> <em>Rachel Taylor<\/em> is originally from Tacoma, WA. She is studying for a BA in Christian Ministries in Portland with the goal of working with nonprofits. Rachel chose this internship because she is passionate about equity and wants to learn how she can best help others. She enjoys writing and experimenting with makeup while drinking large amounts of coffee in her spare time. Rachel\u2019s favorite part of the summer is spending time with the kids in her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_vataiki.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Portland Intern:<\/strong> <em>Monivoi Vataiki<\/em> is of Pacific Islander and Caucasian descent.  She is from Vancouver, BC, Canada. <g class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"10\" data-gr-id=\"10\">Monivoi<\/g> recently graduated from Warner Pacific University with a&nbsp; Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Music and Ministry. She chose this internship because she wanted to be apart of making room at the table and to be apart of the change she hopes to see in the church\/world. <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">Monivoi<\/g> sees this internship as a way to create space for those like her, especially as a woman of color. <g class=\"gr_ gr_12 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"12\" data-gr-id=\"12\">Monivoi\u2019s<\/g> hope is to continue to help in the rebuilding, redefining, and redirecting the church. Fun facts:&nbsp;Monivoi sings and writes music. She also plays soccer, rugby and loves to travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/intern%2Bgiles.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tacoma Intern:<\/strong> <em>Ak\u00e9ylah Giles<\/em> is from Tacoma Washington. Akeylah attends Warner Pacific University and is a Criminal Justice major. She also serves as a Spiritual Life Coordinator on the Campus Ministry team where she is a worship leader and a leader among her peers on campus. Akeylah chose this internship because she wants to be involved in work that is meaningful for herself and others. For fun, she enjoys singing, worship flag dancing, and swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_austin_1.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Portland Intern:<\/strong> <em>Asia Austin<\/em> is from Portland Oregon. She is a Music Performance major at Warner Pacific University. Asia is the Vice President of B.S.O  (Black Student Organization), a proud HOLLA Mentor, and a Spiritual  Life Coordinator on her school\u2019s Campus Ministry team. Asia applied for this internship to help further her education, and to empower her voice so she can prevent injustices in her city. In her free time, Asia loves to play guitar and watch Netflix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_urom.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Portland Intern:<\/strong> <em>Chidozie Kenneth Urom<\/em> (&#8220;Chi&#8221; for short) is currently enrolled at Concordia University and is majoring in Psychology. Chi grew up in Nigeria with his grandparents before moving to Portland. Chidozie looks forward to working with fellow interns and further identifying his leadership abilities. In his free time, Chi loves to cook and write music. He even has a Youtube channel where he shares his musical creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_olmeda.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salem Intern:<\/strong> <em>Juan Pedro Nicanor Moreno Olmeda<\/em> is a proud first generation Mexican American. He was born in Hillsboro Oregon, and his family comes from Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico. Juan is a current student at Warner Pacific University studying Business Administration with an emphasis on Sports Management. Juan has always been passionate about sports, and in his free time, he likes being active outdoors or at the gym. If you give him a soccer ball he could have fun for hours! Juan also enjoys music; whether it\u2019s listening to it, making it, or even dancing to it. Juan also loves video games, whether they are retro or new, he\u2019s always looking for a nice challenge. Juan chose this internship because he believes that it can help him obtain and polish his abilities and help shape and form a career he is passionate about. Juan would also like to amplify and learn more about spirituality, and how he can use those skills and apply them to life. Juan believes that if we put our heads together, we have a real chance of making a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_kapinga.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boise Intern:<\/strong> <em>Eveline Okonda-Kapinga<\/em> is originally from the Democratic  Republic of Congo. She is currently attending and pursuing her bachelor&#8217;s degree in Theology with a concentration on Christian mission,  youth ministry and a minor in business administration at Seattle Pacific  University. Eveline is currently a Senior and is set to graduate in the fall of 2019. After graduation, Eveline plans to start grad school at SPU but is still deciding on her major. Eveline\u2019s goal is to attain a career where she can use her specialized theology skills combined with a strong business background to help churches, as well as business organizations, implement information that will help communities achieve their goals and help them become more efficient and effective. Eveline has a calling in ministry and is currently serving at her local church, Open Door Church Ministries, as an interpreter, a singer, and as a youth leader. As a youth leader, Eveline guides students in their faith journey and imparts teachings of faith through prayer, events,  activities and mission trips that appeal to youth while encouraging them to be faithful followers of Christ. Eveline believes the knowledge that she will acquire in this internship program will enable her to become a better leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_herr2.jpg?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seattle Intern:<\/strong> Nyob zoo, <g class=\"gr_ gr_14 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling\" id=\"14\" data-gr-id=\"14\">kuv<\/g> <g class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"10\" data-gr-id=\"10\">lub<\/g> <g class=\"gr_ gr_15 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling\" id=\"15\" data-gr-id=\"15\">npe<\/g> <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">yog<\/g> Dawci Herr. <em><g class=\"gr_ gr_12 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"12\" data-gr-id=\"12\">Dawci<\/g><\/em><em> Herr<\/em> (She\/her\/hers)  is Hmong and a first generation student at PCC (Portland Community  College) working towards her AAOT (Associates of Arts Oregon Transfer). In Dawci\u2019s spare time (when she\u2019s not studying or working), she likes to go out to try out new foods and restaurants with her family and friends. At the moment, Dawci\u2019s favorite restaurant is Taste of Sichuan.  To satisfy her sweet tooth craving, Dawci likes to get a bubble tea drink in Beaverton or Portland. When the weather is great, Dawci also enjoys hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest. <g class=\"gr_ gr_13 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"13\" data-gr-id=\"13\">Dawci<\/g> chose this internship to further her college learning and to find ways that the church and community can connect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.umoi.org\/files\/tables\/content\/12841204\/files\/interns_mendoza.JPG?w=696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salem Intern:<\/strong> <em>Josiah Mendoza <\/em>was born in Salem, Oregon. He currently attends  Warner Pacific University where she is majoring in recreational sports medicine. Josiah chose this internship to develop and identify leadership skills within himself. He also seeks to find more ways to help his community.<br> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tacoma Intern:<\/strong> <em>Eunice Langbata <\/em>is from Washington State. She loves to take risks, go on random adventures,&nbsp;go hiking, spend time with her family, and just chill and watch \u201cFriends\u201d. Eunice can be shy and quiet but is actually an outgoing person and sometimes can\u2019t stop talking! Eunice chose this internship because she wants to learn different leadership skills. She understands the difficulty that comes with being a leader but she&nbsp;wants to gain new experiences and learn things that might be outside of her comfort zone. Eunice is currently a student at Warner Pacific University, and over this past year, she has learned to be patient with life, listen to herself more, and to pay attention to what is visible around her. She realizes that things are placed in her life for a reason. Eunice knows that the more she is open to learning new things, the more she learns about herself. She is excited <g class=\"gr_ gr_23 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"23\" data-gr-id=\"23\">for<\/g> the opportunities this internship will create for her to try something new. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year the Greater NW Area Innovation Vitality team has expanded its summer internship program to different cities throughout the region. Young leaders of color are getting the chance to develop leadership skills while exploring the intersection of faith and social justice in various community settings. 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