Pam Blumenthal

About Pam Blumenthal

I have over two decades of hands-on experience creating and leading education and support programs for underrepresented students. Currently, I am the Chief Impact Officer at College Housing Northwest (CHNW). In my role, I champion fundraising efforts through engagement with government, corporate, individual, and philanthropic stakeholders, as well as by fostering strategic partnerships with post-secondary and nonprofit partners. Prior to CHNW, I worked at Portland Community College for over 16 years where I led multiple programs all with the focus of creating opportunity through higher education. Early in my career I worked as a school-based child and family therapist, and I held roles at both k-12 schools and nonprofits.

Experience

1. Chief Impact Officer

   College Housing Northwest

   Feb 2026 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Lead organization-wide impact strategy, integrating equity, sustainability, and measurable outcomes across programs, operations, and fundraising-Build and manage cross-sector partnerships with government, philanthropy, nonprofits, and higher education institutions-Oversee fundraising strategy and secure public and private funding to expand affordable housing initiatives-Lead data, research, and evaluation systems to inform evidence-based strategy and policy advocacy-Supervise Student Support (ARCS) and collaborate cross-functionally to align finance, operations, expansion, and advocacy with measurable community impact-Represent the organization in conferences, coalitions, and public forums as a thought leader in affordable housing and higher education access

Education

• Lewis and Clark College

  MA

• University of Oregon

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

• Student Development
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Policy Advocacy
• K-12 to College Transitions
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Adolescents
• Higher Education
• Coalition Building
• Community Outreach
• Grant Writing
• Career Development
• Student Affairs
• Case Managment
• Grants
• Adult Education
• Public Speaking