About Us
We’re a volunteer-led chapter of The Climate Reality Project, whose mission is to catalyze global solutions to the climate crisis. We base our work on 5 pillars: a just transition to clean energy, zero emissions transportation, climate justice and public health, green communities, and a fair, representative democracy.
We build awareness, educate, and advocate about the drivers, impacts, and solutions to the climate crisis, with a focus on local programs and local resilience. You do not need to have completed the Climate Reality Training Corps to join the Leadership Team (except for the Chair and Co-Chair roles).
If you’d like to join our leadership team or a working group, please fill out our interest form to get started.
Helena deeply loves this beautiful, life-supporting world and the people and other beings who share it. She is boiling mad at exploitative industries, and determined to be part of real climate solutions— which start with climate justice.
Helena studied in the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources, trained in 2019 as a Climate Reality leader, and worked on messaging and coalition-building to pass the San Francisco All Electric New Construction Ordinance. She now lives in Portland and is also a Pilates teacher.
Katherine Brann Fredricks
Events Lead
Katherine Brann Fredricks took Climate Reality trainings in 2020 and 2023. As Events Lead, I focus on practical solutions to save money, living beings and ecosystems. I’ve written, produced and directed 2 feature documentaries. As a Bookwriter/Lyricist/Director/
Amanda Duncan
Climate Legislative Co-Lead
Amanda Duncan is a long-time Oregonian with a passion for protecting people and the planet from the devastating impacts of climate change. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a PhD in electrical engineering and worked at Intel Corp. for 28 years. She currently lives in Beaverton, Oregon.
Since retiring from a career in regulatory toxicology and environmental consulting, Lynne has been pursuing her interests in sustainability and climate change. She holds a master’s degree in the areas of environmental health sciences and public health and over the last several years, has participated in climate courses offered by former Vice President Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now, and online webinars and classes related to home electrification and the impacts of the food system on the planet. Cooking has been one of her lifelong interests, leading to her niche at the intersection of sustainability, climate, and the food system. She has given presentations on the science and impacts of climate change, sustainability in the home and kitchen, and using federal tax credits available under the Inflation Reduction Act to go electric and lower home energy bills.
Karen Harrington
Climate Legislative Committee Founder
Karen Harrington founded the Climate Reality Project Portland Chapter legislative committee in 2021.
Kelly Jensvold
Social Media Lead
Fighting climate change is my life’s mission.
I currently work in renewable energy as a Computer Aided Design Drafter.
My involvement with Climate Reality started in 2020 when I took Climate Reality’s very first virtual training.
Victoria Russell
Communications Lead
I am a registered nurse with a passion for environmental advocacy at the legislation level. Recently moved from Los Angeles to Portland where I was involved in the local chapter.
