Ari Rain

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Ari Rain

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Administrative Assistant

Ari Rain is the Administrative Assistant for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. He comes to CDI from the OHSU Voice & Swallowing Clinic. Ari’s passion is advancing healthcare programs giving further access to safe, supportive services for queer & disabled communities. He has a strong background working with providers, staff, and community members to create affirming and accessible spaces. Ari is a current member of the Oregon Transgender Healthcare Coalition and formerly served on the Providence Trans+ Health Patient & Family Advisory Council. As a transmasculine individual with non-apparent disabilities, he brings his own lived experience to his advocacy work. Ari has completed training emphasizing social justice and equity through Basic Rights Oregon, Western Oregon University, YWCA Future Leaders, and the Nonprofit Association of Oregon. He hosts fundraisers for multiple organizations which provide access to housing & gender-affirming garments for gender-diverse populations. In his leisure, Ari loves to play with his friendly pup Oscar, drive his scooter around Portland, and go dancing.