Rebecka Daye

About

I have a PhD in anthropology from Oregon State University and have been employed as a adjunct instructor of anthropology at Portland Community College since 2018. Throughout my career I have been committed to social justice issues with a focus on sociocultural and economic systems. I have experience practicing inclusive and culturally informed pedagogy, development of local and international research projects focused on alternative agrifood practices and food sovereignty, and work well in collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and others to promote and support sustainability initiatives.

Ultimately, my goal is to do work that gives meaning to my life and

others. I aspire to inspire change in others by endowing them with the courage to think critically about the world they live in while promoting their ability to articulate and engage with ethical issues that are relevant to society. I am dedicated to socio-cultural equity and believe that success starts with meeting our basic needs. I am also committed to ongoing professional development and have continued to take courses to improve my teaching skills as well as stay informed about the changing nature of academia and how to support student success and community engagement through equity and inclusion.

I have extensive experience working and collaborating with diverse populations, including non-native English speakers, and speak some Spanish (although my skills are rusty due to lack of use over the past eight years). I am also a first-generation college student and the first in my family to receive both the Master and PhD degrees. I am highly organized and skilled at managing my time and projects, work well independently and in collaboration with academic and community partners.

Some of my qualifications are exhibited in the following activities…

• Over 10 years of ongoing professional development courses that focus on difference, power, and discrimination as well as best practices in course design and pedagogy practices.

• Over 10 years’ experience and engagement working with culturally diverse groups on a host of social justice issues with a focus on equity, human rights, food sovereignty and sustainability.

• Over 10 years’ experience teaching a variety of anthropology courses focused on cultural comparison and social justice issues at different college and university levels with diverse students from various backgrounds, socio-economic status, and education.

• Over 10 years of community service in a variety of capacities to help promote equity and inclusion with diverse populations.

• Ability to communicate effectively with people from various socio-demographic backgrounds and cultures.

• Previous employment as an administrative assistant including management of data systems and budgets.

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Research Interests

Agriculture & Gardens Animals Arts & Culture Community/Economic Enrichment Culture Education Environment Food/Nutrition Gardening Health Social Justice Women's Issues

Impacts

2026 Social Change Symposium | Community-Campus Collaborations for Change

Rebecka gave to Oregon Service Learning and Community Engagement Professionals

Made an impact on 04/10/2026

Rebecka gave to Oregon Service Learning and Community Engagement Professionals

Made an impact on 04/10/2026

Rebecka gave to Oregon Service Learning and Community Engagement Professionals

Made an impact on 04/10/2026

Rebecka gave to Oregon Service Learning and Community Engagement Professionals

It was inspiring to be back in-person amongst other people -academics, community partners, and students- working towards equitable social change. The keynote speaker, Marisol Morales, was inspiring and I appreciated her interactive approach.

The breakout sessions were informative, though the first one I attended on "Playing Together; Thinking Together" focused more on their own work rather than how the topic could be used for social change in our classrooms and beyond. The second breakout session I attended on "Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Community-Centered Social Change" highlighted the lack of (and space for) community-based learning and enangement with small businesses promoting equitable social justice. I would like to know more about this topic.

My only negative feedback would be the inability to see the slides due to the lighting and the speaker standing directly in front of the slides in the main room.

Gave 7.00 hours on 04/10/2026

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Rebecka gave to Office of Civic Leadership Development

Gave 6.00 hours on 05/16/2025

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Portland Community College

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Office of Civic Leadership Development

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Rebecka Daye

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Portland Community College

Community-Based Learning Faculty

CBL Community of Practice

Office of Civic Leadership Development

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