About this event
This event is provided by Deschutes National Forest
Therese Helton – Journey of Change: Belize to America
Come meet Therese Helton who will share her journey from Belize to America with you. Her early childhood was spent living on a Forest Station Reserve. The changes she experienced throughout her life have given her valuable lessons in adapting, embracing, and welcoming diversity. Therese is the Community Development and Volunteer Program Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Human Services as well as the Co-Chair for the DHS District 10 Diversity Committee.
HAPA EA is the local chapter of the Asian Pacific Islander Employee Association (APAEA) and sponsor of the 2016 Storyteller Series. HAPA EA which means breath of life into crossing cultures, presents an open forum that supports being inclusive and open to learning about and embracing the diversity of cultures in our community and other places.