Who We Are

I’m Morgan and I am so excited to be part of Next! One of my favorite things in life is getting to know the young people in our community and connecting them to the right resources and opportunities to make their dreams a reality. In my free time I love spending time with my family, especially my two puppies, Charlie and Teddy. I also enjoy reading and traveling.

A quote that inspires me to always keep moving forward is “Positive thinking isn’t about expecting the best to happen every time, it is about accepting that whatever happens is the best for that moment.” – Unknown

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morgan.p@nextsuccess.org

My name is Hannah and I am the Office Manager at Next. I have a passion for serving others and enjoy working with young people. In my free time I enjoy hiking, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my two dogs, Loowi and Marley.

A quote I love is “Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.” – Malala Yousafzai

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hannah.l@nextsuccess.org

Hello! I’m Colleen, I have been working in employment and training programs for young people for 15 years. My job at Next is to provide youth with support for employment and training options in our community. If you’re looking for training or a job in Early Childhood Education, you’re in luck. One of my areas of expertise is helping people get into this field. I also work with anyone looking for a first job. My hobbies include spending time with my dog at the park, collecting baseball cards, attending sporting events, hiking, fishing, clam digging and Zumba.

One of my favorite quotes is “A goal without a timeline is simply a dream.” – Robert Herjavac

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colleen.v@nextsuccess.org

My name is Darius and I’m here to help young people become the best versions of themselves. Growing up I wasn’t the ideal student and I made a bunch of poor choices. Having support from people around me inspired me to graduate from high school and later get a college degree. At Next, I'm here to help you do the same! I am here at Next to assist in making a customized plan to help students finish their GED or diploma and take the next step in their life. In my free time, I love to go hiking, listen to music, go on a run, or all three at once.

A quote that has inspired me to be my best self is: “They say anything is possible, you have to dream like you’ve never seen obstacles...because if you didn’t aim too high then you’ve aimed too low.” - J Cole

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darius.r@nextsuccess.org

My passion is helping young people develop to their full potential. I have over 10 years of experience working with young adults and I’m excited to help anyone who is interested walk up to opportunity’s door and kick it wide open! My hobbies include riding my motorcycle, gardening, and spending time with my dog, Melton.

My favorite quote is “You are the books you read, the movies you watch, the music you listen to, the people you spend time with, the conversations you engage in. Choose wisely what you feed your mind.” – Unknown

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maria.c@nextsuccess.org

I’m Stefani and I am excited to be teaching fun and valuable job training workshops at Next! I love to travel and I love inspiring others to travel to parts unknown. I also love teaching and especially loved my two years teaching English to students in Korea and Thailand. I hope you will be inspired by my favorite quote:

“Every day, think as you wake up,
today I am fortunate to be alive,
I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it.
I am going to use all my energies to develop myself,
To expand my heart out to others.” – The Dalai Lama

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stefani.f@nextsuccess.org

Hey! My name is Michelle and I am extremely grateful to be a member of the Next team. I am here to help you connect with businesses in our community through internships and jobs. In my life, I've faced some struggles and know you can overcome those struggles! I know a better life is possible, especially with the right support and resources (like Next)! In my free time, I enjoy going out to see movies, trying new restaurants, and exploring new things whenever I get the chance. I'm also a full-time college student, with an entrepreneurial spirit!

My life is all about growing, changing, and improving, which is why this quote inspires me!
``Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.``
-Napoleon Hill

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michelle.c@nextsuccess.org

I’m Tyler and I get to teach leadership classes at Next. I grew up in the inner-city of Portland, Oregon. I am a first-generation college graduate and an entrepreneur! I have started my own company called The Underdog Mentality, which helps youth develop confidence as they make decisions that will impact their future. My hobbies include spending time with my wife and five kids, talking about sports and music, cooking, and writing my own music.

My favorite quote is: “Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin

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tyler.m@nextsuccess.org

I’m Matt and I support students in making important decisions to help achieve their education and employment goals. At Next, I can help you with enrolling in the Open Doors program, understanding your transcripts, discussing the difference between a GED and a high school diploma, and creating a customized pathway to graduation. When I’m not at Next, you can find me on a playground with my toddler daughter or playing pool with friends.

My favorite quote is: “Don’t talk about it, be about it.” – Bob Burns

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matthew.s@nextsuccess.org

My name is Haley and my job is to help young people achieve their education goals and support them in taking the next step after graduation, whether that is college or a career. I’m an animal lover, I enjoy watching sports, and I love hanging out with my friends. When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my son.

One of my favorite quotes is, “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” – Steve Jobs

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haley.h@nextsuccess.org

Good day! I am Brad and am happy to introduce myself. I have been a teacher for a while now and I am here to help you in Language Arts, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, and various other subjects. I have a lot of interests and hobbies, especially the outdoors, hiking, and soccer. Also, I am a big fan of movies. I love to talk and discuss world changing, riveting, and favorite movies with students!

I hope that students can feel at home and connected when they are here at Next. Students all are part of the community and I hope that they can feel that they all have some connection to the whole.

Consider this quote: ``No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.`` - John Donne, Devotions, 1624

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brad.n@nextsuccess.org

My name is Glenn, and I am a teacher at Next. I really enjoy working with students and helping them overcome the difficulties they have had with their school subjects. I am happily married with five kids, and one granddaughter and a grandson on the way. My interests revolve around science, especially geology, and most especially earthquakes and volcanoes. I also like to go on walks and enjoy being out in nature.

One of my favorite quotes is “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration”—Thomas Edison

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glenn.d@nextsuccess.org