Amy Hwang Powers

Amy has over 12 years of experience in supervising and managing staff and teams, working across large nonprofits and smaller community based organizations. She brings leadership experience in the areas of public policy and advocacy, food justice, community and civic engagement, and school-based and youth programming. Amy is experienced in implementing policies and practices that build effective teams, improve organizational culture, and promote greater equity and inclusion of community members’ perspectives. As a leader, Amy brings her whole self, including her lived experience, culture, heart, and passion to build and cultivate programs with love, trust, and care. She is committed to shared leadership and fostering a workplace culture of direct communication, support, and accountability. Amy volunteers as a board member of the Korean American Coalition of Oregon and is a mom of two kids and a rescue pup with partner Brian for 24 years.