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Stephanie Stokamer, Ed.D.
Dean of Applied and Experiential Learning; Associate Professor

Stephanie is the Associate Dean of Applied and Experiential Learning and an Associate Professor of Civic Engagement. She has taught in and administered community-based learning courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs since 2005. 

She has a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Portland State University, and her areas of scholarship include service-learning, civic engagement, and education for democracy, particularly with respect to pedagogical practices and faculty development. Stephanie has contributed to numerous books and publications related to civic learning in higher education, presents regularly at conferences, and conducts workshops for faculty, students, and community partners. 

Stephanie is an AmeriCorps*VISTA alum and was a National Service Fellow in 1997-1998 for the Corporation for National and Community Service. Learn more about Stephanie.

Morgan Knapp, MPA
Program Manager of Applied and Experiential Learning; Adjunct Professor

Morgan is the Program Manager of Applied and Experiential Learning. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria and a Master of Public Administration from San Francisco State University. Morgan is passionate about community development and lifelong civic engagement & her professional background emphasizes programs and organizations that bridge the public-private divide. Morgan is the child of a Pacific alumna, grew up in Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Canada, and loves helping first-time volunteers discover how fun and rewarding service projects can be. Learn more about Morgan.

Civic Action Team

Students on the MCCE's Civic Action Team serve our community in ways that connect their academic and personal interests with future employment and lifelong civic engagement. Members of the Civic Action Team work on MCCE programs, develop their own civic engagement initiatives, and support each other’s efforts as a team. For more information, or to apply, please visit the Civic Action Team page.

Kassandra Arzate-Castañeda '27 
Community Outreach Specialist

Hi! My name is Kassandra, and I am a third-year student here at Pacific. I grew up in Georgia but spent most of my adolescence in Michoacán, México; issues within my culture are critical to me. I am a Public Health major (possibly minoring in psychology), which helps me in this position because I am constantly learning about new strategies that I hope to implement. I have done volunteer work before, including at festivals and on campus, as well as on projects such as promoting voter registration in Latinx and Hispanic communities, where I was actively engaged. I am actively involved on campus, serving as Secretary of our Association of Latinx & Ally Students (ALAS), Secretary of the Public Health club, and a peer mentor. Working with other organizations and partners has been wonderful, as it has helped me build additional skills and establish connections on campus. I look forward to continuing my position as a COS because it will allow me to keep working with this community and engage in issues that I am passionate about.

Kai Markle ‘27
Pacific Votes Student Ambassador

Hello, my name is Kai Markle. I am a Junior at Pacific this year, studying Political Science and Philosophy with the hopes of attending law school after I complete my undergraduate degree. I grew up in Portland, OR, and enjoy hiking and camping in my free time. Over the past two years at the McCall Center, I have focused on hosting events, tabling, researching, and engaging one-on-one with students about voter registration, with a particular emphasis on the importance of voting in local elections. Outside of Pacific Votes, I assist the other MCCE team members with our larger events, such as the Spirit of Civic Engagement Summit and Give & GO. Outside of the MCCE, I serve as an RA in Walter Hall, am the President of the Phi Delta Theta Oregon Zeta Chapter, and hold various executive positions within the JSU, CJLS Club, PSPS, and Philosophy Club.

Sho Dimaya '29
Civic Action Team Specialist

Hello, my name is Sho Dimaya and I am a first-year student at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ. I am from Honolulu Hawaii, and am majoring in Multimedia and minoring in Theater. My goal is to become a journalist and to learn about different perspectives and experiences. I grew up in an environment where giving back to the community was important to our values. As a part of MCCE, I am excited to get involved and learn more about what’s happening around our school community.

Skyelynn Ripley '28
Civic Action Team Specialist

Hello! My name is Skyelynn Ripley, and I’m a sophomore at Pacific, originally from Kauaʻi, Hawaii. I am majoring in Public Health with hopes of working in preventive care to improve the health of individuals, and I’m considering a minor in Sociology or Psychology. I have volunteered with local food banks and participated in beach clean-ups back home, and I also help at the food bank here in Forest Grove whenever I can. Coming from Hawaii, I value creating inclusive environments where others feel supported and welcomed. As a new member of the MCCE team, I’m excited to learn more about student involvement and contribute to building a stronger, connected campus community.

Advisory Council  The MCCE Advisory Council provides guidance and support to MCCE staff related to academic civic engagement and co-curricular programs. The current consists of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. If you are interested in serving on the MCCE Advisory Council, please review the complete and contact Stephanie Stokamer for more information. 

Remembering Bevin McCarthy 

We fondly remember Bevin McCarthy, Assistant Director of the Center for Civic Engagement from 2013-2018, and her years of service with us prior to her untimely death. Bevin's work lives on in our Center through the Bevin McCarthy Endowed Program Support Fund and the Bevin McCarthy Spirit of Civic Engagement Award.

The Bevin McCarthy Endowed Program Support Fund is designed to be a long-term, yet flexible way to honor Bevin’s work and will be used to directly support students in their civic engagement and/or social justice work. Learn more about the fund and they ways in which it honors her advocacy, her energy, her vulnerability, and her courage.

The Bevin McCarthy Spirit of Civic Engagement Award is presented annually to an individual, program, partnership, or organization selected by the MCCE staff for particularly noteworthy achievements over the past academic year and/or accumulated over time. Learn more about the award and consider nominating a candidate by emailing us any time.