OEC Staff

Kathy Dang, Program Manager

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Prior to working with Oregon Tilth, Kathy worked with our sister organization, Seattle Tilth. She has over 10 years experience in organic agriculture and is excited to be a part of Oregon Tilth’s education team. She has a degree in Social Ecology from Fairhaven College in Bellingham, WA where she was first inspired to grow food at the college’s student run farm. She has also worked with a variety of small farms in the Pacific Northwest and Latin America. Kathy loves gardening and helping empower others to grow their own…she’s also incredibly attached to her hardy stock of red wiggler worms that relocated with her from Seattle.

Conner Voss, Garden Coordinator

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Conner's interest in agriculture started with childhood cherry tomato wars. During his time at UC Davis, working towards a B.A. in International Relations, Conner gravitated towards a lifestyle that brought him closer to the land, his food...and a special farmer friend.  Things were looking up. A creative livelihood combined with a healthy lifestyle felt like something to work towards.  In the years since, Conner has enjoyed honing his growing skills in the Pacific Northwest, where he's managed a variety of organic operations.  He and his wife Sarah (still that special friend) thrive in developing a small farm business together, and are happiest when savoring a home grown meal.

Colleen Lockovitch, Program Assistant

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Colleen brings vast education and practical experience to Oregon Tilth. She has a bachelor’s of science degree from Purdue University in Public Horticulture and over 15 years experience working in different public gardens in the United States and abroad. Her passion is urban and sustainable gardening with a focus on native plants. Most recently, Colleen served as the Director of the Lurie Garden in Chicago’s Millennium Park and completed a year-long horticultural fellowship in Great Britain.  Colleen is excited and honored to work with Oregon Tilth. When not working, Colleen enjoys hiking with her dogs, cooking, sailing or riding her bike around town.  To learn more about the Lurie Garden visit www.luriegarden.org.

Sarah Brown, Organic Educator

Sarah has been an Educator with Oregon Tilth for the past 2 years and has a degree in International Agriculture Development from UC Davis.  She has worked on and managed a variety of organic farms and educational garden programs, and is dedicated to growing food and helping others do so.  When not "at work" she and her partner Conner farm 2 acres in urban Milwaukie where they manage a small CSA.  Her favorite things to do in the garden are harvesting carrots, sharing sunflowers with the birds, and experiencing the success of spring germination.  You can follow her adventures in food growing at www.digginrootsfarm.com.