Andrés (he/they)
Founder and Principal Consultant
Andrés is a seasoned movement leader committed to providing the support and expertise to move this work forward. His experience spans government services, non-profit leadership, working with candidates and elected leadership, and serving on governing boards. As a young queer Latinx professional who’s served in executive leadership, they have found their calling in working with people across the movement to sustain change at all levels within and outside organizations.
Born in Fremont, CA and raised in the East Bay, their work is very much shaped by their lived experience as the only child of a single mother who immigrated from Perú. As a queer cis male who is biracial (Latinx/white), his work is very much shaped by intersectionality and experience of othering. After growing up in the multi-cultural melting pot of the Bay, Andrés moved to Oregon in 2011 and has been working to create change here ever since.
Andrés has a BA in Politics and Women and Gender Studies from Willamette University, and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University. They’ve worked to develop renter protections and housing policy at the Portland Housing Bureau, before being hired as a Senior Policy Advisor for Portland City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly. In City Hall, he led policy development on housing, economic development, anti-displacement, homelessness, bridging the digital divide, and urban planning.
After leaving the City of Portland, Andrés joined Oregon Futures Lab and Color PAC as Chief of Staff. Oregon Futures Lab, a 501 (c)(4), and Color PAC work to run, recruit, and retain progressive BIPOC leaders in Oregon. As Chief of Staff, his role ranged from managing day to day operations to long range planning, coaching, and program development. Andrés has taken his full personal professional background, and put it into the work they do with Se Puede PDX and the communities they work with.
Former Team Members
Vincent Flores (he/him)
Policy Intern
Vincent Flores is a passionate senior at Willamette University, currently double majoring in Political Science and Economics with a Minor in Global Cultural Studies. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, Vincent's upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for community engagement and social justice.
With a keen interest in political analysis at every level, Vincent has actively sought out diverse experiences to enrich his understanding of policy dynamics. From working on political campaigns to serving in the Oregon State Legislature, he has gained invaluable insights and developed versatile approaches to tackling complex issues.
Vincent's journey has been shaped by his multifaceted identity. As a biracial individual with two sisters, he cherishes the cultures that define his heritage. These personal connections fuel his drive to effect meaningful change and advocate for underrepresented communities.
Currently, Vincent's role at SE Puede PDX allows him to expand his horizons and contribute to inclusive policymaking. With aspirations for graduate school on the horizon, he is dedicated to furthering his education and leveraging his experiences to make a positive impact in the realm of public policy and beyond.
Miranda “Maize” Livers (she/her)
Operations and Equity Intern
Miranda “Maize” Livers (Cherokee, she/her/hers) joins Se Puede PDX as an Operations and Equity Intern, with a background in DEI advocacy, event planning, and networking. Prior to her current role, Miranda was a tutor at Chemawa Indian Boarding School and is a past president of Willamette University’s Native and Indigenous Student Union.
Miranda is a Cherokee Nation citizen who was born and raised in Sacramento, California. In high school, she began the process of reconnecting with her culture. This journey has taken her to Oregon for college, Oklahoma for culture and family, and even as far as New Zealand to participate in an Indigenous exchange program with the University of Otago. She is passionate about her heritage, building community, uplifting underrepresented groups, and dismantling systems of oppression within government, education, and the workforce.
Miranda has a B.A. in Anthropology and a Minor in Sociology from Willamette University.
Se Puede PDX
Se Puede PDX was founded on a vision of providing individuals and organizations the support they need to create social and systemic change. Our work happens in partnership with many people. This work wouldn’t be possible without our local network of BIPOC CBO’s working every day to create justice for Oregon’s BIPOC communities. We stand in solidarity with Oregon’s progressive and BIPOC candidates and elected officials working to transform our systems from the inside.
Se Puede PDX also works as a part of Equity and Results LLC, a national consulting group training government and nonprofit organizations to use Anti-Racist Results Based Accountability to identify and actualize the social impact they’re looking to make in their work.
Se Puede PDX is the assumed business name of About Us LLC. We are COBID certified as a POC-owned and emerging small business, Certification No. 13880.
Our logo was designed by Marco Ampuero, a queer Peruvian graphic designer based in Portland, Oregon.