Stephen Blackford

Stephen joined Worksystems in 2016 and is lead for the Health Careers NW grant, Career Boost program, and serves as the Operator for WorkSource Portland Metro Central.

Stephen has experience managing workforce development programs for low-income families and was also a practicing attorney in Indiana, focusing on criminal, family, landlord-tenant, and tax law.

He grew up in the Midwest and moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2011. He enjoys bouldering, backpacking, and almost anything having to do with science fiction or fantasy.