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Celebrate Portland's Rising Stars
Portland Monthly and Knowledge Universe join forces to honor 32 of Portland’s Rising Stars
Celebrate Portland’s Rising Stars
Portland Monthly and Knowledge Universe are proud to honor 32 of Portland’s Rising Stars - individuals making a meaningful impact in the social, political and business sectors."
These innovators and conversation starters have been nominated by their peers for this recognition. We will celebrate the inaugural cohort of Rising Stars at an exclusive event hosted by Knowledge Universe and as part of our annual Light A Fire Awards.
| Amy Sample Ward | The Nonprofit Technology Network |
| Andres Lopera | Metropolitan Youth Symphony |
| Andrew Dickson | W+K |
| B. Frayn Masters | Back Fence PDX |
| Bill Lynch | Jive Software |
| Cary Clarke | Young Audiences Arts for Learning of Oregon & SW Washington |
| Christa Thoeresz | Portland Timbers |
| Elisa J. Dozono | Miller Nash |
| Eric Brody | shift advantage |
| Eric J. Zimmerman | Commissioner Diane McKeel |
| Ethan Elkins | MNI Targeted Media |
| Jenn Lynch | Portland Seed Fund |
| Jennifer Yocom | Portland Parks and Recreation |
| Jesse Beason | Northwest Health Foundation |
| Jonathan Malsin | Beam Development |
| Justen Harn | The Hollywood Theatre |
| Justin Hocking | Independent Publishing Resource Center |
| Kellie Torres | all hands raised |
| Kristin Gimbel | The Chief Education Officer |
| Maggie Vail & Jesse Von Doom | CASH Music |
| Natalie Sept | Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici |
| Nathan Bailey | IDEATION |
| Rebecca Burrell | Regional Arts & Culture Council |
| Ryan Saari | The Oregon Public House |
| Sara Matarazzo | WALKER |
| Sattie Clark | Eleek, Inc. |
| Stefani Jenness | Alpha Broadcasting |
| Stephen Cassell | Cassell Communications |
| Stephen Marc Beaudoin | PHAME Academy |
| Tara Sulzen | The Bus Project |
| Thomas Levenworth Coleman Sperry | Rogue Venture Partners |
To learn more about the Light A Fire Awards and to purchase a ticket for the Light A Fire Awards Dinner on Tuesday, November 12, visit: portlandmonthlymag.com/light-a-fire-2013
To inquire about or nominate a future Rising Star email: [email protected]
