About Isaac Dalke
Isaac received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Chicago, where he was a Constituent Services Intern for U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley. Isaac researched and wrote policy memos on Social Security, administrative law, policy, and veteran mental health. Isaac has also worked as an Economic Development Intern for Greater Portland Inc., where he oversaw web development and web page design as the organization worked to re-brand itself. Through the RARE AmeriCorps Program, Isaac hopes to gain more hands-on experience with community development.
About Oregon Regional Solutions
Oregon Regional Solutions offers an innovative, collaborative approach to community and economic development in Oregon. The State, in partnership with Oregon colleges and universities, established
. Each Center takes a bottom-up approach to development projects — working at the local level to identify priorities, solve problems, and seize opportunities to complete projects. These centers integrate State Agency work and funding to ensure that projects are completed in the most economical and streamlined process possible.
Isaac is placed with Regional Solutions as the Assistant Regional Coordinator. He will act on behalf of the Regional Coordinator to move large scale infrastructure projects to fruition. Specifically, Isaac will learn and participate in the work of public appointed bodies in deliberating and determining local priorities; assist in the creation implementation plans; carryout project execution activities; and develop informational newsletters for the Eastern and Northeastern Regions.