Our Team

Shellie Bailey-Shah • Public Communications Officer

Shellie joined the Beaverton School District in 2020. Prior to her current position, she was a long-time investigative reporter at KATU-TV in Portland. She earned a reputation for her brand of advocacy journalism, as well as a number of regional, state and national awards. After more than 20 years in television news, Shellie started her own successful online family travel magazine. She has two sons, both of whom attended Beaverton schools. Over the years, she has served in various volunteer roles in the district from scout leader to senior night coordinator to PTO vice president.

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, advises on webpage development, 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.

Gabby Urenda • Bond Communications Specialist

Gabby joined the CCI department in August of 2022 after working in broadcast and print journalism. She handles all communications of bond related projects, including photo, video, social media and some community meetings. Gabby is also fluent in Spanish and spends time trying new restaurants and running in her free time."

Phone: 503-356-4611

Sean Van • Graphic Designer

Sean joined the CCI department in February 2020. He has a background in graphic communications and has been doing design work for 15 years. Sean is responsible for providing graphic design services and staff training to enhance the effectiveness of District communications.

Phone: 503-356-4524

Tim Hurtt • Videographer

Tim Hurtt began working for the Beaverton School District in 2022. 

Phone: 503-356-4355

Johanna Shrout, Volunteer Services Coordinator

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 Clothes for Kids/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 Shellie Bailey-Shah.

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.