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.
Ellen Michelle Gonzalez
Segnide Guidimadjegbe
Segnide is a geographer devoted to food sovereignty and community resilience. Raised in Benin, West Africa, he developed a profound awareness of socio-environmental justice and the interconnection of people, power dynamics, and well-being. These early experiences shaped his commitment to addressing inequality and environmental challenges through collective action.
Naomi Halpern
Naomi has worked in community-based organizations since 2008, with an emphasis on mental health, immigration justice, and place-based relatedness. They have a passion for the insight, joy, and solutions a community can build when it comes together.
Peian Hsia
Peian has an international background rooted in Penghu, Taiwan, and a passion for connecting across cultures. She loves learning languages and engaging with people from diverse communities.
Pedro Molina
Pedro facilitates meetings for El Puente, a Spanish Conversation Group in Corvallis, and enjoys sharing food, walks, and stories.
Joy Linn
The daughter of a diplomat, Joy has never known life that didn’t include other cultures, other languages, and of course travel. She has always been a student of nature, and has degrees in Zoology and General Science.
Monica Laura Olvera
Monica Olvera enjoys walking in the beautiful Oregon forests with her canine and equine companions, belly laughs, and time with her family. She teaches at Oregon State University and loves being a part of the CMLC community.
Emine Kol
Born and raised in Türkiye, Emine is a Turkish Language teacher with a specialization in teaching Turkish to foreign learners. She also loves to cook and is always enthusiastic about
Marta Kunecka
Marta grew up in Poland and currently teaches philosophy at OSU and LBCC. She believes that through education and constructive dialogue we can create a community based on mutual respect, equality and justice.
Conner Lee
Conner grew up in South Korea and moved to the United States. Currently working in the Accounting and Finance field, he enjoys learning about different cultures and exploring new ideas.