Oom Marquardt

Oom is a first-generation Thai-American who was born and raised in Bangkok before relocating to Portland 13 years ago. In Thailand, she earned a degree in Advertising but embarked on her initial career path as an actress and TV show host. Later, she ventured into entrepreneurship, founding her own media company. Over the years, Oom has produced and hosted numerous TV shows, including one focusing on organic rice farming, where she purchased land and transformed it into an organic rice farm. Additionally, she began publishing a magazine and pocket books.

Now based in Portland, Oom is the Workforce and Development Manager at APANO, where she is passionate about connecting individuals with meaningful resources and opportunities. She is especially committed to building a strong Asian workforce in clean energy construction, early education, and healthcare. She has two lovely daughters who currently attend a Japanese-Immersion school. Oom cherishes spending time with her family, exploring new cuisines, hiking, embarking on trips, and delving into new board and card games.

Identifying as a lifelong learner, Oom consistently seeks to master new skills, whether it's pickleball, sewing and knitting intricate patterns, experimenting with baking recipes, or simply expanding her knowledge on various subjects.