Marissa has an MA from Portland State University in teaching ESL and taught for over 25 years. She enjoys fine arts, hiking, kayaking, contra dancing, and traveling the world.
Marissa Athens
Linda Burris
Linda has always believed that being a student of other cultures and customs is one of the truest paths to understanding ourselves.
Dee Curwen
Dee has been a part of the CMLC community as a volunteer since its beginning. She has always been fascinated by different cultures and connecting with people
Svetlana Dascaliuc
Originally from the Pacific Coast of Russia, Svetlana loves living in Corvallis. She brings in her experience in community engagement, education, and nonprofit management.
Rachael Fahrenbach
Rachael is a global learner and lover of languages. She has lived in China, Chile, and Italy. Currently residing in Oregon, she enjoys a welcoming community of people, mushrooms, plants, and waterfalls.
Judith Ferlini
Judith Ferlini studied Art and Visual Communication in the University of Costa Rica. She moved to Corvallis, dedicated to the creation of art in her own studio.
Elliott Fulkerson
Elliott was born and raised in Portland, OR, but has also lived in Utah and Florida! He is a senior at OSU, getting his degree in Social Studies Education, with goals to go on to teach high school history!
Cassady Gilroy
Cassady has always considered himself to be a global citizen and it brings him great joy to see people of all backgrounds being in community together.
Camila Godoy
Camila is a speech-language therapist, artist, and native Spanish speaker. She has a master’s in communication, hearing, and language disorders.
Ellen Michelle Gonzalez
Ellen is a first-generation college student and graduated with a Political Sciences major. As a daughter of immigrants, Ellen has a passion for border policy and giving back to the community.