Vancouver, Washington–April 28, 2025–Northwest RiverPartners selected Victor Valerio as its first Outreach & Research Manager. Victor will start with NW RiverPartners on April 28, 2025.
Prior to joining NW RiverPartners, Victor served as the Southern Regional Representative for former U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers from 2017 until she retired from the House of Representatives in early 2025. Earlier in his career, Victor worked as a Patient Care Coordinator/Interpreter at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane and as a bilingual paraeducator in the College Place School District.
“I am very excited to have someone of Victor’s caliber and experience join our team to help community members across the Northwest connect with the multiple benefits of our affordable, reliable, and clean hydropower system,” said Clark Mather, Executive Director, Northwest RiverPartners. “Throughout his career, Victor has built a strong reputation for community outreach, hard work, and a unique ability to connect with people. Victor will be an amazing asset for our organization.”
"During my tenure on the Congresswoman’s team, I had the opportunity to learn directly from the communities along the Columbia and Snake Rivers about how crucial the river system and its infrastructure are to the region,” said Victor Valerio, Outreach & Research Manager, Northwest RiverPartners. “As I join this new team with NWRP, I am very excited to continue to educate Pacific Northwest communities and advocate for this cause."
In his role as Outreach & Research Manager, Victor will support community outreach and research activities with Northwest RiverPartners. Victor will develop and execute an outreach plan in communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Victor will also assist with various research initiatives.