Our Team
Our small team works together through digital and hybrid environments to advocate for and bring forth the lights of our community.
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Nicholas LaHusen - Executive Director & Head of Conception
He/Him Pronouns.An alumni of Portland State University, Nicholas brings a tenacity of spirit that invigorates others on the team. He emboldens those around him by imparting wisdom from PSU’s Business Administration program, as well as from lived experience from numerous physical and mental illnesses.
Through expertise gained from serving in non-profits, namely NW Kidney Kids, and a drive to usher light into the world however he can, Nicholas serves as the arbiter of this endeavor, and the onus is directed through him.
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Kat Cramer - Brand & Design Director
They/She Pronouns.
Kat is a lifelong learner as a once and current student of Graphic Design; first she studied at Sanford-Brown College and now attends at Portland State University. She discovers avenues to help others participate in life as a future graduate of Art and Social Practice - a Masters that teaches ways to design art which generates change.
Kat brings compassion and kindness in a harsh world, and emphasizes a focus on diverse designs, as well as diverse people feeling welcome with her. She loves animals of most kinds,
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Peter Falkner - Content Creator
They/Them Pronouns.
With over five years of experience in customer service, food handling, and cash management, Peter brings a wealth of skills to any role. Their background is marked by a deep sense of compassion, empathy, and community connection, shaped significantly by a personal journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Peter is fulfilled by exploring different mediums with a dedication to help others traverse them as well. Peter has one goal: To foster an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, and thoroughly enjoy their time being creative for the sake of it. Our team is lucky to have their heart.
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Jeremy Verheyden - Community Engagement Leader
He/Him Pronouns.
Jeremy brings years of creative writing, theater and stage performance, as well as the ability to dynamically cold read. His ability in each skill is strengthened by experience with costume design and development, a history in makeup application, and a distinct passion for arts as a whole.
With the addition of customer service experience and training he often takes on negotiator roles to defuse tense situations. He brings a humble light with him, wherever he goes, and knows that all it takes is a single ember to light people’s hearts aflame.
Our Board
Allow us to introduce our Board of Directors!
Pantheon Arts Community Storytelling is committed to serving the voices of less than heard from truths, and our Board of Directors seeks to exemplify that with the voices that serve on our Board. They meet once per month, hybridly/remotely near the end of each month.
Some of these individuals are still being searched for, they are people who would lend their power and experience in publishing and building community; each of them are educators, leaders, and those who embolden connections that support our mission in the PNW and the local, greater Portland, OR area.
Thank you for your guidance!
Our 501(c)3 status is pending, but will be active by the end of Summer 2025 thanks to the efforts of our Board of Directors and team!
Members of the team serve on the Board, currently, and more folks are joining the party by the end of Summer so that these brighter horizons can continue.
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Chair & Acting Treasurer: Nicholas
Pantheon Art’s Executive Director serving as both Chair and Treasurer for now.
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Acting Co-Chair: Peter
Pantheon Art’s Content Creator serving as Co-Chair as we seek more connections.
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Secretary: Kat
Pantheon Art’s Brand & Design Director serving as a Secretary while she also attends PSU again post Summer.
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Members Pending!
Summer is about connecting with friends, so we’re finding those fellows to sit on the Board with us!