Gabriel Muro
Outreach Coordinator, Nuestra Comunidad Sana
written by Claudia Montaño, Program ManagerIt is my pleasure to announce Gabriel Muro as June's Employee of the Month.
Gabriel officially joined Nuestra Comunidad Sana in March, 2008, after volunteering for the Raices program for several months. Prior to his volunteer work with NCS, Gabriel had graduated from Portland State University. Gabriel is a native of the Columbia Gorge who grew up in the upper Hood River Valley.
Gabriel assists with the Oregon Raices project and serves as the Financial Literacy Trainer, helping dozens of Latinos learn about credit reports, business plans and how to obtain loans (NOT predatory lending loans!!). He has also been learning and assisting with the NCS Latino leadership development and community organizing projects.
Most recently, he has taken on the Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (OYCC), supervising 26 youth and five crew leaders as they help clean up and maintain our beautiful scenic area in collaboration with the National Forest Service.
Since his start with NCS, Gabriel has been an asset, always willing to help, motivated to learn and extremely flexible to adjust his work week to meet the needs of the community. He has become a very welcome addition to the NCS family and continues to amaze us all with his energy.
Muy merecido! He is very deserving of this recognition. Thank you Gabriel!