Program Director: Erin Carlsen
Erin Carlsen grew up in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
She earned her undergraduate degree in Communications
and Sociology from George Fox University, and her
Master's Degree in Sociology from Arizona State University.
She has been working in the fields of advocacy and non-profit
work for almost ten years; with 3 years in Director positions.
She is an Instructor of Women's Studies at Clatsop Community College.
Staff Generalist: Osarch Orak
Osarch grew up in Portland and began living part-time in Astoria in 2016. Osarch is the Executive Director of Filling Empty Bellies; a local non-profit organization that provides advocacy and meals for individuals living on the street. He has extensive experience working with grassroots non-profit organizations and is nearly finished with his Vessel Operations and Technology degree at MERTS. Osarch's lived experience facing and overcoming barriers is extremely valuable; as well as his work ethic and understanding of the complexities of mental health and addiction.
Osarch grew up in Portland and began living part-time in Astoria in 2016. Osarch is the Executive Director of Filling Empty Bellies; a local non-profit organization that provides advocacy and meals for individuals living on the street. He has extensive experience working with grassroots non-profit organizations and is nearly finished with his Vessel Operations and Technology degree at MERTS. Osarch's lived experience facing and overcoming barriers is extremely valuable; as well as his work ethic and understanding of the complexities of mental health and addiction.
Lead Volunteer: Jessica Carow
Jessica grew up locally and lives here in Astoria. Jessica believes that service to each other is the rent we pay for being on earth, and it's through service in recovery and in her community that she has found true purpose and connection. We love Jessica's creativity, impeccable organizational skills, and her intuitive and empathetic nature.
Jessica grew up locally and lives here in Astoria. Jessica believes that service to each other is the rent we pay for being on earth, and it's through service in recovery and in her community that she has found true purpose and connection. We love Jessica's creativity, impeccable organizational skills, and her intuitive and empathetic nature.
Volunteer: Marni Haukikenziro
Marni grew up in Knappa and moved to Astoria in 2015. She works as a Personal Support Worker and is a talented photographer. Marni volunteers at the Clubhouse because when she needed it most, people stepped in to help her, and she believes in giving back. We love her giving spirit and her willingness to jump in and tackle any task at hand.
Marni grew up in Knappa and moved to Astoria in 2015. She works as a Personal Support Worker and is a talented photographer. Marni volunteers at the Clubhouse because when she needed it most, people stepped in to help her, and she believes in giving back. We love her giving spirit and her willingness to jump in and tackle any task at hand.