Portland Metro – Bridge City Mentors

Dee Norbury-Director
She/Her

I have been in this industry since 2009. I started as a job developer then became an independent contractor/PSW. Working for myself proved to be a challenge. I knew I needed to expand if I wanted to continue providing quality services. Bridge City Mentors opened in early spring of 2016! Mentoring and advocacy has always been a passion of mine. To have the opportunity to teach others how to mentor and advocate for individuals and to provide the empowering services we do, is a lifelong dream. I am grateful everyday to be doing what I love, with people that I admire and respect. On my off time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my two husky dogs. I love photography, gardening, and mixed media art.

deenorbury@bridgecitymentors.com

503-473-3306

GP Murrin – Lead Job Coach
Mentor/Job Coach
They/Them

Originally from the Chicagoland area, I graduated with a BA in English and Creative Writing, So I am passionate about words and love to talk. NO topics are off limits with me. Philosophy, spirituality, politics, life, love, or revolution. I enjoy movies and music and can’t get enough of either in my life. I have a dog and keep bees and chickens. I strive to use compassionate communication every day and believe in the full expression of all human beings. I try to be a stand for the best we can achieve in this lifetime and I know that we do that better together than alone. We all are perfect the way we are right now. And we can choose to celebrate that every day. I play Dungeons and Dragons like a champ. I love being a part of the Bridge City Mentor family because of how authentic this work is and how it helps me grow.

For questions about Job Coaching services, please contact GP at:

GPMurrin@bridgecitymentors.com

971-718-6384

Britnie Gwynn –
Mentor/Job Coach
She/Her

Hello! My name is Britnie Gwynn (she/her). I have been supporting people with varying disabilities for years. I apply my educational background in psychology. With clients, I enjoy getting to know each one and exploring new places and experiences alongside them. Especially if it involves the outdoors, crafting, and organizing! I love chatting and joking around to brighten each other’s days. Seeing those around me growing and being an active part of their community is my favorite part of being a Mentor & Job Coach. Outside of work I enjoy reading, gardening, and making delicious food and baked goods.

Christopher Ewing- Mentor/Job Coach
He/Him

Hi, I’m Christopher. I fell in love with the landscape and climate of the PNW after visiting and moved here in 1989. I’m a tiny bit obsessed with mushrooms and foraging for them is one way i connect with the natural world and observe my environment outdoors. Outside of my work with BCM I am active in the local housing reform community. I don’t believe in putting people in boxes but rather celebrate the independent and diverse experiences that mean being human. I’m passionate about supporting people to break barriers and perform my work with a person centered and trauma informed approach. I absolutely love my role at BCM and if you decide you work with me, we will actively seek what living your best life means for you.

Joshua Haas- Mentor
He/Him

I am a native of Central California and a recent transplant here in Portland. I moved here with my Husband and two cats, both baby kings of our house. I am a graduate of CSU, Stanislaus with a BA in Psychology, where I nerded out on interpersonal relationships, cognitive processing, and geography. I have been many things in my life: a Chef, 3d Artist, Grocery Store Manager, and Fine Wine Salesperson. Throughout my entire journey it has been the connections to people I have enjoyed the most and made all these experiences worthwhile. When I have free time I am often learning about the earth and all it contains, wine regions, chiseling stones, and attempting to master a baking project. Ultimately, if the sun’s out I am out in it enjoying the world that surrounds us and the people in it.

Pearson Philpot – Mentor/Career Advocate
He/Him

I grew up in a family that moved around a lot, from Memphis to Sioux Falls to Dallas, with several stops in between. This upbringing sparked my love for new experiences and the art of exploration. Outside of my work with BCM, I’m passionate about photography and music—two creative outlets that allow me to capture the world in my own way. Now I’m soaking in all the beauty and excitement that Portland and the greater Pacific Northwest have to offer and discovering something new every day.