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Maureen Wheeler, APR • Public Communications Officer

Maureen has been with the Beaverton School District since 1990. Prior to her current position, she led Volunteer Services and Business/Education Partnerships for Beaverton. Her responsibilities include leading the District's strategic communications, marketing, community relations, elections, media relations, volunteer services and community partnership functions. Maureen is the spokesperson for the Beaverton School District.

Kara Yunck • Communications Coordinator

Kara joined the CCI Department in September 2014. She has a background in broadcast news, production, writing, video and photography. Kara coordinates projects between CCI and other departments, monitors and writes for the District's social media platforms and publications, photographs school and District events and produces videos for the District.

Melissa Larson • Communications Specialist

Melissa has been with the District since 2008. She had a background in business administration and marketing. Melissa is responsible for internal and external communications throughout the District. She writes for District e-publications, photographs school and District events and maintains District web pages.

Johanna Shrout, CVA • Coordinator, District Volunteer Services

Johanna joined the CCI Department in August 2000. Previously, she was the founding coordinator for the Beaverton Family Resource Center. Johanna provides support, training and coordination of the adult-based volunteer programs, including volunteer coordinators, Parent Group Organization and the Clothes Closet/Shoe Box.

Karla Barrett-Curtis • Management Secretary

Karla began her career with the Beaverton School District Human Resources Department in 2016. She has a BA in Social Science and a minor in Business Administration. Additionally, she is bicultural-bilingual in Spanish and English Languages. Karla has worked as a Spanish teacher and advocated for the expansion of the dual language programs in middle schools. Karla previously worked as a social worker for the State of Oregon. In her current role, Karla manages the Flyer Review process, Employee Service & Retirement Recognitions, public inquiries, special events and assists Public Communications Officer Maureen Wheeler.

Christina Mackin • Community Resource Coordinator

Christina joined the CCI Department in August 2016. Christina has experience as a volunteer project manager, coordinating community projects for schools and bringing hundreds of volunteers together to share their passion for kids. Christina promotes and assists schools and departments in developing collaborative and inclusive Community Partnership Teams, helping to assess needs and making connections with community partners and resources. Christina also actively promotes the AVID program, cultivating the college-readiness culture in our schools by recruiting volunteer tutors that facilitate weekly student-led tutorial sessions.