New Partners: Kris Moore and Ryan Wilcoxen

(from the April 2009 Newsletter)

Kris and Ryan joined SVPP in March, after learning about us through Partner Sue McGrath.

Kris Moore is a native Portlander with a lifelong love for volunteering. He graduated from the University of Oregon, worked with Outdoor School for four years, graduated from San Francisco Theological Seminary, worked with small urban churches for four years, and has focused on teaching middle school and developing grassroots non-profit organizations since then. Currently, Kris is Development Director at Fruit & Flower Child Care Center. His interests include cooking dinners with improvised menus, reading, sea kayaking, sending postcards, solving crossword puzzles and spending time with friends and family. He and Ryan Wilcoxen have been partners for 3½ years and live in Northwest Portland.

Ryan Wilcoxen grew up outside of Denver, Colorado and moved to Portland nine years ago. He graduated from Reed College with a B.A. in Anthropology. Since graduating, he has worked as a sailmaker and a distiller. He currently works for Clear Creek Distillery, managing the company's bottling operations. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys gardening, reading, cooking, hiking, kayaking and spending time with friends and family. Ryan recently returned from an eye-opening Cultural Exchange to Philippines with the Rotary Club. He says he is also fortunate to share his time and hobbies with his partner Kris Moore.