Helen Ying's professional career spans 30+ years as a mathematics teacher, high school counselor, high school vice-principal, and hearings office. she has been serving as a board director for the Multnomah Education Services District since 2017.
Helen's service reaches a broad community in various capacities of organizations that rally for a causes of youth, civil rights, and leadership development. She also serves on a myriad boards connected to education, health care, civil rights, and social justice issues, including: National Executive Vice President on the national board of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) and Co-Chair of Asian American Youth Leadership Conference. Helen also sits on the board of Portland State University Foundation, A Home For Everyone, Shelter Now, We Can Do Better, Lan Su Chinese Garden, and the C.A.C.A. Portland Lodge. In her spare time, she likes to travel, hike and read.
Helen holds a BS in Mathematics and Master's degree in Education and Counseling, both from Portland State University.
Her vision statement is "Connection the dots for a better world" and her mission is "To engage and empower people to take action in improving their communities." She would like to bring her expertise and experience as an educator, a school board member of color, and a community leader to her service on this commission.