Jeremy Hansen

With over 15 years of experience in education, Jeremy has honed his skills in the classroom as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at an international school, working with students from around the world. He also worked as an academic and behavioral coach for college students and young adults before accepting the position of career advisor at OSU-Cascades. Jeremy adds to his life experience by having lived abroad in Uppsala, Sweden and Seoul, South Korea.

Irene Cooper

Irene Cooper is the author of the feminist noir novel "FOUND," winner of the North Street Prize; "COMMITTAL," poet-friendly spy-fy; "spare change," finalist for the Stafford/Hall Award for poetry, 2022 Oregon Book Awards; and the forthcoming poetry collection, "even my dreams are over the constant state of anxiety." Stories, essays, and critical reviews appear variously. Irene supports AIC-directed creative writing at a regional prison, teaches in community and at OSU-Cascades, and currently serves as an editor for Airlie Press. She lives with her people and mourns Maggie in Oregon.

Braxton Hill

Braxton Hill (he/him/his) received his B.S. in integrated plant sciences from Washington State University, where he worked as a student ambassador. After graduation, he worked in the wine industry. He worked for wineries in Washington, Oregon and California, before transitioning back to higher education.

He enjoys watching sports, getting outdoors, traveling and spending time with family and friends.