Led by women and people of color, our strength is in our collective experience and diverse backgrounds. |
Capacity Building Partnerships was founded in 2019 by Cliff Jones, Sara Curiel Paez, Alexis Millett and María Lisa Johnson. While Capacity Building Partnerships is relatively young, our story begins many years ago at Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) where we worked as consultants. While at NAO, we established strong relationships with nonprofits and government entities across Oregon, as well as with each other.
When NAO dissolved its consulting department in 2018, Capacity Building Partnerships was envisioned and formed. Capacity Building Partnerships remains in deep support of NAO and its work advancing the nonprofit sector across Oregon. Our first employee, Tere Mathern, was integral in our founding and stewards our organization’s operations and administration. We all work extensively with additional partner consultants across the state and nation. Each of us brings our own cultural perspectives and backgrounds to our work. What ties us together are our shared values and deep commitment to ensuring all people have access to a good life. |
Staff Bios
,Email: cliffj@capacitypartnerships.com
Degree University of Oregon B.A. Community Services & Public Affairs, with a focus on Community Education and Social Psychology Professional Affiliations Liberation and Community Development International Initiative, Nonprofit Association of Oregon |
Cliff Jones
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Email: alexism@capacitypartnerships.com
Degree Clark University B.A. International Development & Social Change M.A. Community Development and Planning Professional Affiliations Nonprofit Association of Oregon |
Alexis Millett
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Email: saracp@capacitypartnerships.com
Degree Oregon State University B.A. Political Science, Honors College M.A. Public Policy Certifications & Professional Affiliations Meyer Briggs TI Certified Trainer; Boardsource Nonprofit Board Consulting Certification; Certificate for Nonprofit Financial Management, Cornell University; Nonprofit Association of Oregon |
Sara Curiel Paez
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Email: marialisaj@capacitypartnerships.com
Degree University of Oregon M.A. Public Administration M.A. International Studies |
Maria Lisa Johnson
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Email: terem@capacitypartnerships.com
Degree Portland State University B.A. Liberal Arts/Dance New York University M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies |
Tere Mathern
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In addition to the firm's partners, we work with a range of experienced independent consultants whose experience and background compliment our team.
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