What is your work at the Trust?

My work at the Trust is divided between being part of the Grants Team and half of the Communications Team. As a Grants Team member, I work with grantees and manage the Sustainability Grant program. On the Communications Team, I work on internal and external communications with a focus on visual design and formatting.

Why do I do this work?

As a former elementary school teacher, I do this work to help support those still in the profession. Building relationships with and supporting our grantees is very rewarding work.

What unique talents do I bring to the work, according to my colleagues?

• Arien is deeply generous, compassionate, and smart! Arien is the most organized, detail-oriented staff member, with an excellent eye for beauty and design.
• Arien approaches our work with humor and thoughtful celebration. She creatively sets people up for success with flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Arien creates beauty in all of her work. She strives for consistency and fairness.

Previous work/credentials:

My previous work experience includes substitute teaching for one year, teaching a 4/5 split class at Sweet Home School District, and teaching 4^th and 5^th grade at Lebanon Community School District.

Who am I?

I’m a cat mom, art lover, daughter, sister, and member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I’m an introvert, so I enjoy spending quality time one-on-one with others, and I believe that sharing memes is a love language.

What does well-being look like for me?

For me, well-being looks like focusing on my mental health, dabbling in arts and crafts, and getting new tattoos. I love spending time with my cats, listening to audiobooks, tending to my temperamental plants, and catchin