MFS AmeriCorps
Who We Are
Our AmeriCorps members work in partnership with schools and serve communities in the greater Portland area as part of the larger Metropolitan Family Service mission. MFS is a nonprofit rooted in our culturally diverse community since 1950.
Current Team
Kelley Lusk* - Cherry Park Elementary
Jessaire Sagapolutele - Glenfair Elementary
Yadira Guiilen Ramos & Della Price- Hunger Relief
Kyla Mertz* -Economic Empowerment (ARPNI)
Anay Acevez Martinez -Economic Empowerment (Successful Families)
Marcus Warrick - Davis Elementary
Leonardo Lozano - H.B. Lee Middle School
Joseph Herrera* - Gresham High School
Elias Rodriguez - CASH Oregon
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Staff Bios
Brittani Holland (she/her)
AmeriCorps Member Experience Coordinator
Genuine, considerate, proactive
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
Elemental Manipulation, particularly water! Can you tell that Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of my favorite animated series?
What is your favorite part of your job?
Advocating for each member of the team. As an AC alum, I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and collaborating on making this year successful (and fun!)
What motivates you?
I am deeply motivated by the people I work with. MFS has so many passionate individuals that I have learned a lot from in the past few years.
What is the best advice you would give to an incoming AmeriCorps member?
You don't have to have it all together. This is the time to find out about you, and how your passions align with the communities you serve. Just be present and show up for yourself as well your community
What does your ideal Portland weekend look like?
For the summer, a day at the lake and floating with my friends is so much fun, camping, and watching sunsets! The Dog Bowl is my favorite spot.
Also, staying in and playing PS4 while eating a good bowl of ramen is my introvert routine