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in forensics and child/adolescent psychiatry. “My original goal was to work in gerontology, but it didn’t take me long to decide I wanted to do child psychiatry instead,” De Jesus-Rentas said. “The forensics part I decided to do because I was doing a lot of consultations in juvenile cases and found myself talking a lot to the court and preparing reports.” A forensic psychiatrist provides services, such as determining competency to stand trial, to the court as well as providing treatment. De Jesus …

Tribal Government & News Willamina High graduate joins Tribal police force 02.28.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Employees , Public Safety By Danielle Frost JJ Flynn says he has been intrigued by the idea of a law enforcement career since he was a child visiting his grandfather, Bill Flynn. “He was a police officer in Warrenton and I remember going to his house, listening to him tell stories and looking at the police gear,” Flynn says. “It really got me interested in law enforcement at a young age …

what I was working with before.” Ngo said one of the nice things about being at the Health and Wellness Center is the opportunity to make a difference with patients. “I feel like I have a lot of time with patients,” said Ngo. “They have been pretty receptive to having that time with the doctor, which is what I wanted versus the corporate setting where they kind of just push you through a little bit. That was one of the main reasons for me accepting this position here. Just being able to connect …

have one small concern. When I was dealing with these arrangements, which I have never done before, I made the assumption to just arrange for the Community Center with the kitchen. Originally, my aunt Linda agreed to do all the meal prep and was to be issued the money for the food by the Tribe. No one offered or informed me that the Elders Activity Center may be available and would prepare the food as well. Instead, my aunt told me that it was available. This was a much better alternative as family …

of the Tribal history of the state. "It also tells me that the work I have done in the first four years on the commission has been noticed and well-supported by the whole commission to the point where they want me to take a leadership role." He also credits his University of Oregon education, up to and including his Ph.D. in 2009, and his role in Tribal heritage issues for "helping me gain broad experience directly applicable to the discussions and work of the commission." Previously, Don Ivy …

, is helping the Tribe’s youngest members as the Young Child Wellness Community coordinator. It is a position that is new to the Tribe and grant funded. “When I heard about this job, it sounded perfect,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to work with families, the community and wellness.” Kimsey began working for the Tribe nine years ago in the Head Start preschool program. “I soon realized working with children was really meaningful for me,” she said. After the Tribe enacted its Tribal Employment Rights …

Tribal Government & News 36th Restoration Celebration scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22 10.31.2019 Danielle Frost Events If you go 36th Restoration Celebration When: Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, a meal will be served at noon and a powwow will follow at 3 p.m. All are welcome Where: Tribal gymnasium, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. RSVPs: Not necessary By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Restoration is a time for Tribal members to reflect, reconnect and celebrate together. “For me …

Cole, applying for the position of Tribal librarian was heeding that advice. “I love to read and to promote literacy,” she says. “This seemed like a fun opportunity that I had never experienced before. I thought it would be yet another way to bring our language to the Tribe. I am not leaving the language behind in this job. I am taking it with me.” Cole succeeds longtime Tribal Librarian Marion Mercier, who retired in early 2019. Harris Reibach served as interim librarian until accepting …

the Mrs. Oregon America statewide pageant earlier this summer and see what was involved. There, Frederick learned about Victoria’s Voice, an organization dedicated to keeping teenagers from drug abuse. It was founded after a family lost their 18-year-old daughter, Victoria, to an opioid overdose. They believe that by Victoria’s death, thousands will be saved through their foundation that supports ways to reduce drug experimentation, addiction and overdose. “That really struck a chord with me …

the interview process. “When I was at the Tribe, I really enjoyed working with the membership and my intake job was only interacting with staff,” she says. “I really missed interacting with the people I was serving and wanted to do it again.” This time, Childers was selected from several other candidates for the job. “Debby’s experience and leadership skills well suit her for this position,” Chief Executive Officer Sam Paris said in an all-employee e-mail. “Please join me in congratulating Debby …