Category Archives: Meet the Team
Welcome to the Team: CandyJoe Dahlstrom
EngAGE welcomes CandyJoe Dahlstrom, Program Director at Cantabria and Asturias, La Coruña, and Andalucia in the greater Los Angeles area. CandyJoe is a multidisciplinary artist with professional experience in the fields of theater, dance, make-up, costume design, graphic design and … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Brenda Miranda
EngAGE welcomes Brenda Miranda, Program Director/Social Service Coordinator for El Verano Apartments in Anaheim. Brenda graduated from CSU Long Beach with a B.A. in Asian Studies and a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Prior to … Continue reading
Laura Spidell is EngAGE Northwest Executive Director
EngAGE is delighted to announce that Laura Spidell has accepted the position of EngAGE Northwest Executive Director. Laura’s comment: “I’m thrilled to be continuing my journey with EngAGE in this new role as we grow and expand in the Northwest. … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Shana Allen
EngAGE welcomes Shana Allen, Program Director for EngAGE NW in Portland, OR. Shana has been a Qualified Mental Health Associate since 2019. She was born and raised in St. Helens, OR, and worked for the St. Helens School District for … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Pauline McCourt
EngAGE welcomes Pauline McCourt, Program Director at Patton Home and Cascadian Terrace in Portland, Oregon. Pauline has worked as an educator in Portland Public Schools for twenty years and as a classroom teacher and community service coordinator in private education for … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Michelle Yu
EngAGE welcomes Michelle Yu, Program Director at The Metro@Chinatown and The Metro@Hollywood. Originally from Hong Kong, Michelle grew up in a bi-lingual environment and appreciates the complexity and creativity in listening. She has experience researching homeless policy, managing art programs … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Jay Tate-Lammert
EngAGE welcomes Jay Tate-Lammert, Program Director at El Verano Senior Apartments in Anaheim, CA. Jay has over ten years of experience in social services ranging from mental health counseling to relationship coaching. She studied Psychology at Rhodes College and obtained her … Continue reading
