Below are some of our talented PMI Portland Chapter volunteers. We'd love to feature you on this page! If you are interested in joining this illustrious group, growing your skills and your network, see the Volunteer Opportunities web page.
Ridge Souza, PMP, Director of Special Events
Oyinkansola Ajayi, PMP, Director of Program Support
Kierra Young, Assistant Director of Jobs Program
Chris Champion, PMP,Director of Military Liaison
Chris is a recently separated Air Force pilot and newly PMP-certified project manager with over a decade of leadership experience in high-stakes military operations, compliance oversight, and strategic program management. He graduated from the US Air Force Academy with a Bachelor’s of Science in Military History, and is currently grabbing an MBA from Oklahoma State before figuring out what he wants to do when he grows up.
Joseph Tucker, Director of Technology
Joseph Tucker thrives at the intersection of creativity, technology, and leadership. With a background spanning healthcare, digital publishing, broadcast and streaming radio, and social media, he brings cross-industry experience and global perspective—having led teams across four U.S. states and three continents.
An entrepreneur at heart, Joseph built a million-user craft beer platform and successfully exited to a Fortune 500 company. His journey has taken him through nearly every seat on a tech team: UX/design, architecture, engineering, marketing, product, program, project management—even executive leadership.
He’s a published author, has completed marathons and triathlons, is a dog dad, and Oregon park saunterer. He’s passionate about mentoring, community service, and spending quality time as a husband and father. He's lived in California, Texas, Germany, and Oregon.
Current obsessions: leading AI-assisted development teams, perfecting homemade pizza, and learning every native tree in his corner of the Pacific Northwest.
Simar Waraich, Director of Academic Outreach
PJ Duckhorn, Assistant VP or Governance
Stephanie Stach, PMP,Assistant Director of Workshops
Stephanie Stach, PMP®, is a project manager excited to contribute to the PMI community and grow alongside its members.
Stephanie is driven by finding and sharing efficient ways of working and helping others improve their processes.
Currently, Stephanie works at Trimble, a global technology company where she leads a variety of projects, from data migration and software implementations for construction industry clients, to projects that enable the Professional Services department. Before Trimble, Stephanie managed projects ranging from the launch of a SaaS e-commerce platform for events to automating critical communications containing PII for clients in sectors like medical, financial, and utilities.
Stephanie is a lifelong learner and experience seeker, driven by curiosity and a desire to inspire others. She enjoys everything from running and gardening to organizing events and exploring new places, books, classes, and podcasts. Connecting with friends, often over coffee or a good beer, is a favorite pastime, as is time spent with her husband and two sweet dogs.
She's looking forward to making a meaningful impact while connecting with the PMI community.
Heather Wiscarson, PMP, PMI-RMP, Professional Developement Volunteer
Loie VanDenBergh, CAPM, Director of Newsletter
Emma Reuling, CAPM, Director of Analytics
Emma is a project management professional with expertise in stakeholder engagement, process optimization, and change management. She has led diverse projects across multiple industries, driving efficiency, improving retention, and enhancing client experiences. Passionate about relationship building, she believes strong connections are the foundation of both successful projects and meaningful collaboration.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Health Studies from Lewis & Clark College and holds a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, along with the Google Project Management Certificate. As the Director of Marketing Analytics for PMI Portland, she leverages her expertise in data-driven decision-making and strategic planning to enhance member engagement and support key initiatives.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys cooking and baking, listening to audiobooks, paddleboarding, and exploring new restaurants.