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Yuri Ramirez
President
Analytical | Strategic | Learner
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Jantzen (Meza) Forbes
Executive VP
Strategic | Zumbera | Healthy Eater
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Yvonne Yang
VP of Membership
Problem Solver, Foodie, Cultural Arts
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Praneetha Kolla
VP of Marketing
Creative, Go-getter, Mentor
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Jorge Lopez
VP of Compliance
Engineer & Father, with a side of triathlon
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Vanessa Peterson
VP of Prof. Development
Leader, Motivator, Visionary
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Sujala Sultana
VP of Education
Engineer, learner, multitasker
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Marvin Pena
VP of Corp Relations
Big Picture thinking, Human Connection, Music Love
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Karla Nadieska Juarez
President Emeritus

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Yuri Ramirez

"I'm originally from Puerto Rico, where I did my undergrad in Industrial Engineering. Graduate school took me to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I earned a PhD and MBA in Operations and Technology Management before moving to precious Oregon. I’m father to 5 year old “energizer bunny” twins (Ricky and Andy) and 17 year old strong willed princess (Maia). I’ve been with Intel 13 years (10 in the Technology Manufacturing Group, and 3 in the Intel Software Group as a Program Manager). My passion is to work with great people, and achieve more together than what we could alone. I’m currently Chair of the OTM Executive Advisory Board and have boar roles in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Prospanica and the Intel Latino Network. I love that Prospanica provides a place for professionals to meet and to improve themselves."
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Jantzen (Meza) Forbes

Hometown:

"Lima, Peru"


What I love about Portland, Oregon:

"The endless hiking trails, scenic views and food options!!"


A professional accomplishment:

"Successfully switching career paths from accounting to marketing after the MBA."


My most fun adventure(s) yet:

"2014 World Cup in Rio, 2014 Brazil tour, and 2019 Machu Picchu tour with family."


In my free time:

"I spend quality time with my husband, exercise (zumba, swimming, tennis), read and research about all things marketing, enjoy the outdoors and go hiking."


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Yvonne Yang

Hometown:

"Taipei, Taiwan"


What I love about Portland, Oregon:

"It’s “weird”. Culinary variety. Wine country. Microbrews. Easy access to the great outdoor"


A professional accomplishment:

"Giving back and paying it forward by mentoring/coaching those following similar career path while maintaining hobby in music performance."


My most fun adventure(s) yet:

"Traveling to Bristol, England to perform in a concert but found out my partner from Germany could not make it due to an injury incurred while I was flying over the Atlantic. Proceeded with the plan and performed with a back-up instead, and taught workshops for my partner."


In my free time:

"Read, volunteer, engage in music performance, play with my dogs."


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Praneetha Kolla

Hometown:

"Guntur, India"


What I love about Portland, Oregon:

"Love the continuous, waterfalls and scenic trails of Portland"


A professional accomplishment:

"Switching from engineering to Product marketing and growing in career and mentoring the next gen leaders."


In my free time:

"Gardening , Art work with my kiddos and spend time with my family."


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Jorge Lopez

Hometown:

"Barranquilla, Colombia"


What I love about Portland, Oregon:

"Forest Park, the proximity to the ocean, and food trucks"


A professional accomplishment:

"Staying engaged and continuously growing in the ever evolving world of high tech."


My most fun adventure(s) yet:

"Watching the 2017 solar eclipse on top of a military tank."


In my free time:

"Anything outdoors: running, swimming, soccer. I love riding my bike."


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Vanessa Peterson

Hometown:

"Memphis, Tennessee"


What I love about Portland, Oregon:

"The people, the food, and nature"


A professional accomplishment:

"Passing the PMP and SHRM-CP certification tests; successfully leading major bodies of work and teams in DEIA and HR simultaneously for a full year as Vice President of DEIA and HR."


My most fun adventure(s) yet:

"Being married to my best friend for over 15 years- BEST THING EVER!"


In my free time:

"Read, spend time with family, and learn new things."


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Sujala Sultana

Hometown:

"Dhaka, Bangladesh"


What I love about Portland, Oregon:

"Scenic views and bridges"


A professional accomplishment:

"PhD invention of an antibiotic-free wound dressing for bacterial infection that is recently tested in rat model and can help in multi-drug bacterial infection treatment on wounded soldiers."


My most fun adventure(s) yet:

"Solo unplanned trip to 3 different cities in different continents due to flight cancellation issue"


In my free time:

"Dance, exercise, watch movies"


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Marvin Pena

Hometown:

"Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela"


What I love about Portland, Oregon:

"The small community feeling within a big city."


A professional accomplishment:

"I have degrees in two different countries and use my skills to support the day laborer community in my current organization."


My most fun adventure(s) yet:

"Trip to Turkey and Qatar to my best friend’s wedding."


In my free time:

"Work on my own business, dance when possible, some Netflix"


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