Hello! My name is Lloyd, but all my friends call me Jay. I’m new to ARISE Mentors and can’t wait to have exciting experiences with all of you. I’m 30 years old and have lived in the Portland Metro area since I was six. I enjoy new experiences, and some of my favorite activities include […]

Hello, my name is Zack. I’m an easy-going and open minded Portland native. I enjoy traveling when I can and seeing new places, and my favorite place to be is outside in nature. I enjoy doing just about anything there, but hiking and fishing are some of my favorites. I love watching and playing sports […]

Hi I’m Aryanna. I also go by Ary. I enjoy having peace of mind. My current interest are improving my own lifestyle and daily habits. I ground myself by practicing yoga and I would like to call myself a mind body soul wellness enthusiast. have been helpful to my community by volunteering my time to […]

“Hello!” My name is Chris and I’m thrilled to be part of this community, where I have the opportunity to help you reach your goals and enjoy meaningful experiences. I’m passionate about supporting individuals in achieving their personal best and finding joy in everyday life. With a background in communication and support roles, I’m committed […]

Hi there, my name is Gemechis. I live in Gresham Oregon and work in Happy Valley. I have work experiences in several areas of profession including direct support professional following my studies of Law, Theology and MA in Communications. I work as direct support professional out of passion to support people living with some kind […]

Hello, my name is Tay. For the last 5 years I have had the opportunity to support people all over the Portland area in a variety of ways. I have lots of experience working with a variety of ages and types of people, including children. My passion for this job stems from getting to know […]

My name is Blas. I was born and raised in Laredo, Texas on the US/Mexico border. Living in Portland now has become a delight because of the beauty and weather, here in the Pacific Northwest. I enjoy music best through singing and songwriting on my guitar. I also enjoy bookkeeping, budgeting and everything to do […]

Hi! I’m Cory, an energetic and caring person who is passionate about helping individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities thrive in every aspect of life. With a wide range of interests and hobbies, I love sharing my excitement for life with others while providing compassionate support & advocacy. My Passions: You’ll usually find me outdoors […]

Hi there! My name’s Bex. I moved to Oregon from North Carolina in the summer of 2020 to be with family here and to enjoy the vast music scene. I have a Bachelors in History with a minor in Sociology and a focus on Gender Studies. I have always been passionate about disability justice and […]

Hi there, my name is Michael! I only just started out as a Direct Support Professional in June of 2024, but I’m eager to bring my best to any situation. I’m interested in the qualitative, achievement-based setting of this role, and am relieved to leave behind the quantitative, transaction-based toil of the retail setting. I […]