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​​Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD)​

The CCWD provides coordination, leadership and resources to Oregon’s 17 locally-governed community colleges, 17 adult basic skills providers, community-based organizations and other partnerships. 

Established in 1999, the CCWD was formerly the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development, and as of 2015, became an Office of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. For a full description of our work and responsibilities see:

The office is led by:

  • Donna Lewelling, ​Director, CCWD​

Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development

NamePositionContact Info
GENERAL CCWD INQUIRIES 503-947-2401
ccwd.info@hecc.oregon.gov
ADDRESS 3225 25th Street SE Salem, Oregon 97302​
GED® TEST INQUIRIES 503-947-5608
oregon.GED@hecc.oregon.gov
KC AndrewCTE Education Specialist503-979-5670
kc.andrew@hecc.oregon.gov
Nick BenderAdult Basic Skills Specialist971-372-9911
nick.bender@hecc.oregon.gov
Kasena DaileyProgram Coordinator503-979-5477
kasena.dailey@hecc.oregon.gov
Sarah DeMaestriExecutive Support Specialist971-372-8243
sarah.demaestri@hecc.oregon.gov
Jane Denison-FurnessPost-Secondary Transfer Specialist503-302-3345
jane.denison-furness@hecc.oregon.gov
Tamy Freeman (Perkins) Program Administrator503-979-5760
tamyra.freeman@hecc.oregon.gov
Ashley GarriganABE State Leadership Coordinator 503-979-5453
ashley.garrigan@hecc.oregon.gov
Shalee HodgsonPolicy Advisor971-372-0889
shalee.hodgson@hecc.oregon.gov
Luis JuarezCTE Education Specialist503-947-2430
luis.juarez@hecc.oregon.gov
Eric JuenemannCareer Connected Learning Specialist503-979-5336
eric.juenemann@hecc.oregon.gov
Donna LewellingDirector, Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development503-947-2428
donna.j.lewelling@hecc.oregon.gov
Jennifer MarkeyExecutive Support Specialist 503-979-5162
jennifer.markey@hecc.oregon.gov
Brittany MilesTransfer & Articulation Specialist503-934-0830
brittany.miles@hecc.oregon.gov
Celia NúñezDeputy Director, Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development503-979-5745
celia.nunez@HECC.oregon.gov
Adrienne OchsOregon GED® Administrator503-934-0957
adrienne.ochs@hecc.oregon.gov
Kyle D. ThomasCareer Pathways Analyst971-332-0642
kyle.duane.thomas@hecc.oregon.gov
Kelly ZinckEducation Team Research Analyst503-947-2409
kelly.zinck@hecc.oregon.gov
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