Katie-Jay Scott
Katie-Jay keeps i-ACT running on several levels. Much of her work entails coordinating partnerships with other grassroots organizations and implementing the campaigns developed by Gabriel and seeing through the details. She graduated from Portland State University with a BA in Sociology and a focus on Community Development. She has previously worked as a community organizer in Thailand, Guatemala, and with grassroots organizations across the United States.
by Katie-Jay Scott | Sep 3, 2019 | Blog, News
These programs are entirely community-led. They made every decision from which day to run the program to what hours and to who will be on the teaching team each day. The teams are diverse and yet they have committed to working together.
by Katie-Jay Scott | Aug 29, 2019 | Blog, News
Trust in the process. Trust in the modeling before the explanation. Trust in the people. Trust in the children, and they will trust you.
by Katie-Jay Scott | Aug 28, 2019 | Blog, News
If there is anything that can foster community between people and across cultures, it is sharing a meal and a cup of tea. While we do that, we will also be sure to sprinkle in some early childhood development, mindfulness, and games!
by Katie-Jay Scott | May 8, 2019 | Blog, News
This year we are proudly celebrating 10 years of listening, 10 years of action, and 10 years of supporting refugee leaders creating lasting change in their communities. We are simply humbled by how far we have come in such a short amount of time. It has been an...
