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Q&A with John Haines - February 10, 2015 Luncheon Speaker

1/20/2015

On February 10, John Haines, Executive Director of Mercy Corps Northwest, will speak about the mission and vision of Mercy Corps Northwest of working together to build more just, productive, and resilient communities in the Pacific Northwest and the work of MCNW community integration and community initiatives projects in Multnomah County. Here is a Q&A with February's speaker.

1.         What or who was most influential in your upbringing that contributed to your current success?

My mother. She instilled empathy and laughter

2.         What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Don’t jump off or onto moving trains

3.      What is your favorite movie?

I love Czech films. One is I Served the King of England

4.         What is the last book you read for pleasure?

Stoner, by John Williams

5.         What is something that you are proud of, that most people don't know about you?

I finished writing a book a month ago.

Q&A with Tania Hunt - January 13, 2015 Luncheon

1/5/2015

On January 13, Tania Hunt, Executive Director of Children First for Oregon will speak about working to advance a Children’s Movement in Oregon that will help make Oregon a place where all children are healthy and safe, and struggling families have the support they need to thrive. Here is a Q&A with January's speaker.

1.         What or who was most influential in your upbringing that contributed to your current success?

My mother – I learned determination and a commitment to helping others.

2.         What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

“There’s no lack of good ideas – only a lack of time and resources.” One of the best lessons I learned from an early mentor that has proved true over and over again in my non-profit career.

3.     What is an issue that you think women should focus on in 2015?

Child well-being! Truly, the future of our state and nation are dependent on the investments we make in kids and families today.

4.        What is your favorite movie?

Hope Floats – a romantic comedy with deeper undertones about betrayal, child trauma, family and renewal (Almost sounds profound, doesn’t it?)

5.         What is the last book you read for pleasure?

Nothing memorable!

6.      What is something that you are proud of, that most people don't know about you?

I have almost finished several quilts. I’ll be exceptionally proud if I ever get one actually finished!

Q&A with John Haines - February 10, 2015 Luncheon Speaker

Q&A with Tania Hunt - January 13, 2015 Luncheon

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