Email: Khanh.Le@pbdg.org

Email: Bobbie@pbdg.org

Phone: 503.926.1100

Bobbie Stewart is a serial entrepreneur whose passion is engaging with and building start-ups. As a former business advisor with the SBDC, Women’s Business Center Manager with Mercy Corps NW, and TIE XL Bootcamp instructor, her equanimity has helped guide entrepreneurs through their most difficult start-up moments. Bobbie believes that entrepreneurs possess strength and tenacity that are the building blocks of leaders.

Bobbie graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) and minors in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations and finance. Bobbie’s accomplishments include:

• Women’s Business Center and Education Manager, Mercy Corps NW

• CEO & Founder, Palette Stores & Palette at Pioneer Place.

• Founder and President of KICIT investment club.

• Business Foundations 1 and Business Plan Workshop Trainer, MercyCorps NW

• TIE Oregon, TIE XL Boot Camp instructor & Cultural Community Liaison

• Elevate Capital, Community Liaison

• Formerly with SBDC, Business Advisor and Business Plan instructor.

Bobbie has chosen creating, developing and launching small businesses as her career; teaching and mentoring as her passion. She started her adventure as an entrepreneur at the age of 16. Bobbie has had a number of wise and accomplished mentors as well as encouragement and support from family and friends. Building a business takes time, dedication and a village.

Tai Harden-Moore

Tai joined PBDG in March 2024 as the Director of Grants. She is responsible for developing fundraising plan, grant research, and grant proposal writing. Tai supports PBDG members by ensuring PBDG seeks funding from partners that meets their unique needs.

Prior to joining PBDG, Tai has in a number of leadership roles including as the Director of Grants Administration at George Fox University where she was integral in funding multiple on-campus projects and increasing the university’s grant funding year over year.

Email: Elisa@pbdg.org

Phone: 503.724.5118

Elisa Ford is a marketing and fundraising professional with 15 years of experience working with nonprofits and community-focused organizations. She specializes in organizational branding, member/ donor engagement, and social media outreach. Elisa has supported organizations of all sizes, as well as new businesses and entrepreneurs, in creating outreach strategies to fit their unique needs. As a transplant from Chicago, she enjoys trying to recreate the foods she grew up with and hiking in the Columbia Gorge.

Email: Miguel@pbdg.org

Phone: 503.887.8212

Miguel has assumed the role of Advisory and Training Manager at PBDG. This position seamlessly aligns with his dedication to service, which originated at the age of 15 through active participation in 4H's youth and community development program. His unwavering commitment to serving diverse communities across Oregon, both in voluntary and professional capacities, has been demonstrated over numerous hours. Past roles such as Community and Family Engagement Liaison for the Hillsboro School District, an academic advisor at Portland State University, and a board member for organizations like Adelante Mujeres, LULAC Oregon, and the Washington County Public Affairs Forum have imparted upon him a profound understanding of the challenges and prospects that face our communities.

His steadfast dedication to service has been acknowledged through prestigious accolades such as the Congressional Award and the Crystal Apple Award. Having amassed 12 years of experience in the education sector, working closely with families, youth, and community members.