Email: alvaro@fara4kids.org

Alvaro Ortega (AKA Al) is the Dome Spe Program Manager & Shelter Supervisor and an Outgrowing Power, Anger, and Control (OPAC) facilitator. FARA holds a special place in Al’s heart as he was Robert Miller’s commuting buddy while they attended the university together. During that time Al and Robert had many conversations of a program that would meet people where they are at. In those conversations FARA was born. Al graduated from the College of Education at the University of Oregon with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Family and Human Services. Fast Forward to the present, when an opportunity came open to be a part of the team at FARA, Al could not be more thankful and delighted to join. Before joining FARA, Al spent 5 years working for a local Relief Nursery, working closely with high-risk families and children as a Bus Driver, Home Visitor, and Early Childhood Teacher in a therapeutic classroom. Al aspires to inspire families to be an agent of change for themselves by being understanding, empathetic, and encouraging as they are going through the “stormy” seasons in their life. Al is the father of two pre-teen daughters with whom he shares custody. While spending time with his daughters they enjoy being “fan-people” meaning they are avid fans of comics, books, Star Wars, Disney, and the Wizarding World. If you know you know. On top of nerd bonding, Al enjoys doing all the PNW stuff like hiking, camping, and river days. Al enjoys pretty much anything comedic from lighthearted humor to the “less tasteful” comedy. Al lives behind the motto of “There is always something to smile about.”

Dome Spe Shelter Supervisor

Chasteen Brazil is the Youth Shelter Supervisor here at Dome Spe. She has several years of experience in human services, working with youth, young children, families, and adults. Her background also includes addiction treatment, along with leadership in management and administrative positions.

Chasteen is passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment and enjoys working closely with youth, children, and adults to support their growth and well-being.

Outside of work, Chasteen loves spending time with her 11-year-old son, Rylann. She is an avid Persian cat lover and treasures time with her niece, Oakley, and nephew, Hudson. A big Disney fan, Chasteen enjoys bringing joy and fun into both her personal and professional life.