Angelica

Angelica

Language: Spanish, English

My name is Angelica. I am a Community Health Worker working with our Latino/Hispanic community here in Rockwood. I am proud to be a part of Rockwood CDC’s East County Community Health services where we are able to help others. I was born and raised in SE Portland, Oregon. My mother is from Yucatan, Mexico and my father is from Michoacan, Mexico. Family is a huge part of my life; I cherish every moment with all of them. ECCH

Berryl

Language: Swahili, English

Berryl is a community health worker from Nairobi, Kenya. She is passionate about empowering marginalized communities and has worked in Behavioral health for over 5 years. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Public Health Studies: Community Health Promotion at Portland State University.  

Carla

Carla

Language: Spanish, English

Carla is from Cali, Colombia. She has lived and worked in the Rockwood community since moving to the United States in 2000. Carla enjoys being part of the community and learning about the various cultures within Rockwood. It has driven her love of traveling and being able to experience firsthand the culture, people, food, traditions among many other extraordinary things each cultural community has to offer.

Cella

Language:

Hello, my name is Cella! I Graduated from Portland State University in June of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. I was born, raised, and still live in the Rockwood/Gresham area. I have also interned in and around the Portland and Gresham area for Habitat for Humanity, The Rosewood Initiative and Home Forward. I’m excited for the opportunity to assist and support the Rockwood community, my home.

Christine MSW, CSWA

Christine

Language: English

Christine holds a Masters in Social Work degree and is a practicing Clinical Social Worker Associate working on her Clinical Therapist license. Living and working in the Rockwood Community for almost 20 years, has been extremely rewarding for her. Throughout various non-profit roles and positions in East County, she always intertwines her work to be inclusive of this community. Her commitment and dedication to serving others is a lifelong journey she embraces every day. During her personal time she enjoys playing with her dogs, spending time with close family and friends, and gardening.

Erika

Erika

Language: English

Hello, I’m Erika! A Community Health Worker with a bachelor’s degree in Health Studies: Community Health Education from Portland State University. I am originally from the central coast of California and am proudly half Filipina. I love trying new coffee spots, traveling, hiking, and drawing. I am excited to serve the Rockwood community and grow in my role with East County Community Health.

Rosa

Rosa

Language: English, Spanish

Rosa has lived in Rockwood since she moved from Mexico in the year 2000. She has always worked for her community. She started doing volunteer work and is now a certified Community Health Worker with ECCH. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Vania

Language: Spanish, English

I am from Guerrero, Mexico I was brought to Oregon in 1999.I am very proud to be working as a community health worker because I have always enjoyed helping the community. In my free time, I enjoy reading, and spending time with my family and dog.

Vanlena

Language: Vietnamese, English

Vanlena is an Oregon native and a recent graduate from Oregon State University’s Master of Public Health program. She is committed to improving health equity by leveraging her program planning and analysis skills to address the key social determinants of health. Her public health interests include mental health, chronic disease prevention, and housing. When she’s not in the office, you can find her stocking up on her favorite snacks at Trader Joe’s or eagerly flipping through a good e-book.