Hailee is currently studying for her Bachelors of Social Work with a minor in Spanish from Portland State University and studied painting and color theory at PNCA. She developed her passion for social service and education as she growing up impoverished and found support and confidence at school. As a Peer Advisor in the Career Exploration Center at Portland Community College she cultivated an appreciation for STEM in the changing economy and the need to further develop education and employment opportunities for women and minorities in these fields. Hailee is a lifelong Pacific Northwest local who enjoys the abundant hiking and outdoor activities in Portland, cooking and baking her favorite comfort foods and hanging out with her two cats.