About me
Before joining Oregon Walks, Zachary had a career as a high school educator: coach, teacher, and administrator. Part of his daily work focused on supporting students of color navigate and succeed within the school system. He worked to reduce inequitable disciplinary practices by eliminating exclusionary discipline and implementing restorative practices. He partnered with Safe Routes to School on walk and roll days and the creation of a bike shop at the school. Zachary believes deeply in engaging community members and his doctoral work at the University of Oregon focused on increasing student engagement in the classroom. He believes in the profound transformational power of public education in a thriving democratic society. Similarly, Zachary believes that equitable access to safe, environmentally, and community friendly transportation is a cornerstone of a thriving neighborhood and society as a whole. He also tries to go for a walk every day (even if short!) without any electronics, with eyes up, and engaged in his neighborhood. Zachary served as Oregon Walks' Executive Director for more than three years and now is a community organizer and advocate.
