From FH. HGP members demonstrate their willingness to display their skills, talents, hobbies, dreams for the rest of us to appreciate. Be prepared to potentially witness (and/or commit) acts of poetry, music, and/or other artistic exhibitions. Hosted by our inimitable, indisputable, and indubitable master of ceremonies, HGP's Al Christians.
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Economic Insecurity in Oregon
04/27/2025
Juan Carlos Ordóñez
The federal definition of poverty fails to capture the full extent of economic suffering. This presentation by Juan Carlos Ordóñez will examine broader measures of economic insecurity, and what kind of policy responses are needed to ensure that all Oregonians have an opportunity to thrive. Ordóñez is the Communications Director for the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and manages the Center's communication strategies and media relations, collaborates with coalition partners, and is a key member of the Center's policy team. He’s a graduate of Harvard Law School, a former litigator, a former freelance writer, and is the host of Policy for the People, OCPP’s syndicated radio show and podcast.
Tuberculosis: New Scientific Tools for an Ancient Scourge
04/13/2025
Jyothi Rengarajan
Dr. Jyothi Rengarajan will review the history of tuberculosis and its current status globally, and will describe the disease pathogenesis, the current state of treatment and vaccines, and unmet challenges. She will highlight ongoing research on TB and discuss the importance of funding basic and translational research on infectious diseases. Dr. Rengarajan received her MS from carnegie Mellon University, PhD from Harvard University, and is currently a Professor of Medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine and is Co-Director of the Emory Tuberculosis Center. She also conducts translational patient-based research through collaborative partnerships in the U.S, South Africa, India and Brazil.
Changing My Name to God
03/30/2025
Jeff Strang
Long-time HGP member Jeff Strang is planning to change his first name to God when his mother dies (if he did it before, it would kill her!). This is a double-edged sword: on the one hand, the jokes write themselves and it gives great name recognition. On the other, it could offend many people and open him up to serious attacks. But on balance, he feels the power of this assertion of atheists’ rights and recognition in society is worth it. This presentation will involve much discussion.
Oregon’s Homeless Crisis
03/23/2025
Doug Marshall
Presentation by Doug Marshall, a native Portlander, who has dedicated over thirty years to addressing homelessness in his community. In 2019, he founded an organization committed to measuring the effectiveness of nonprofits in helping the homeless return to stability and become housed.
On the WEB: https://www.hhfpdx.org
Email: doug@hhfpdx.org