Staff

Kristen Engfors-Boess
Program Director
kristen@schnitzercare.org • 503.973.0241
Kristen hails from Tucson, Arizona. After eight years of classroom teaching and nonprofit program management in the Bronx, she relocated to Portland with her husband, Tom, to be closer to family in the Pacific Northwest. A twin love of visual arts and history informs her lifelong professional goal – to provide engaging experiences where young people can critically question and take action. In her free time, Kristen loves horror movies, thrift shopping, and making art.

Kelli Schlegelmilch
Program Manager
kelli@schnitzercare.org • 503.973.0232
Kelli is originally from Wisconsin, but she has called the Pacific Northwest home since 2012. Prior to CommuniCare, she worked in nonprofits as a coordinator and facilitator of educational programs for refugee youth. She is passionate about creating opportunities for youth to lead and participate in their communities. In her free time, Kelli enjoys birdwatching, reading the latest in non-fiction, and exploring the local coffee scene.

Erik Furst
Program Coordinator
erik@schnitzercare.org • 503.973.0242
Erik is originally from Columbus, Ohio but has lived in Portland for 3 years. Prior to joining CommuniCare, he worked at a youth center in Columbus, Ohio, served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, and mentored Slavic youth in Portland. In his free time, Erik enjoys playing soccer, exploring nature, improving his Ukrainian language skills, and training Jiu-Jitsu.