Alex Farrington
(he/him/his)
Central Oregon Education & Outreach Specialist
Q: Where are you from and what town or city do you live in now? How long have you been living where you are now?
A: I’m originally from southwest Michigan, but I moved to Oregon in 2015 to attend graduate school at the University of Oregon. I lived in Eugene until this past August when I moved to Bend. I’ve now been in Bend for about four months.
Q: Briefly describe your professional/educational background.
A: I graduated from a doctoral program in political science at the University of Oregon in June 2022. At UO, I had the opportunity to teach classes in political theory and American politics. After graduating, I began working as a Hatfield Resident Fellow with Portland State University. Through my fellowship, I am evaluating the early implementation process of Oregon’s Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act, also known as Measure 110. I will be working part-time at FHCO until my fellowship ends in late February, when I will transition into a full-time schedule.
Q: What sparked your desire to work for FHCO?
A: Working as an Education and Outreach Specialist at FHCO allows me to continue my passions for housing justice and education. Part of my graduate studies and research were focused on housing politics and policy, and I’m excited to dig into fair housing issues in Central Oregon.
Q: What is your favorite way to spend your time when off the clock?
A: I enjoy reading philosophy, listening to music, and being outside. I also listen to a ton of podcasts, let me know if you have recommendations! |
