Jason Sergeant received his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from Southern Illinois University and a Masters in Architecture from the New School of Architecture and Design. He choose this path as a result of his desire to help cities and towns plan for growth and redevelopment in a manner that focuses on embracing their identity and unique attributes. After completing his Masters Degree, Jason worked as an intern architect, adjunct instructor and a planning consultant. Jason joined the  RARE AmeriCorps  Program – Resource Assistance for Rural Environments alongside his wife, Rebecca, and their daughter Mary. Following his second year with the RARE Program, Jason hopes to find a job that will allow him to enhance the communities in which we all work, live and play.

Jason is placed with Columbia River Gorge Commission where he will assist the United States Forest Service’s National Scenic Area Office in assessing the potential for a coordinated inter-agency volunteer program to effectively manage resources along the Columbia Gorge. The coordination program will ideally promote increased volunteer participation and improve the effectiveness of volunteer efforts in protecting and enhancing the Gorge. Jason will also be assisting with graphic sign updates, review development applications, and help to coordinate and convene Regional Forums.

The Columbia River Gorge Commission was established in 1987 to develop and implement policies and programs that protect and enhance the scenic, natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Gorge, while encouraging growth within existing urban areas and allowing development outside urban areas consistent with resource protection.

Organization: Columbia River Gorge Commission
Community: counties Multnomah, Hood River and Wasco Counties, Oregon and counties Clark, Skamania and Klickitat Counties, Washington
Population: 75,000