Turning up the H.E.A.T. on Culturally Specific Supervision

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Dondrae “Choo” Fair Multnomah County Corrections Counselor Dondrea Fair known to everyone as “Choo” is a Corrections Counselor for Multnomah County Department of Community Justice in Portland Oregon. As a Corrections Counselor Choo teaches Habilitation Empowerment Accountability Therapy known as HEAT to African men ages 18-25 in the criminal justice system who are gang affected. Choo is a lifelong resident of Portland Oregon with lived experience and compassion that enables him to develop deep relationships with his clients. Prior to working for Multnomah County Choo was a Case Manager for Portland Opportunity Industrialized Center (POIC) working with gang impacted youth and before that a Mentor for Volunteers of America also helping gang impacted youth. In his spare time Choo enjoys spending time with his family and the occasional fine cigar. He can be contacted at Choo.fair@multco.us

Carl Green is a Sworn Community Justice Manager for the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice in Portland Oregon, where he manages the African American Program, Gang Unit, Latino Program and Electronic Monitoring Program. Preceding his current assignment, Carl managed the East County Generic unit, Change Center, and Sex Crimes Unit. Carl is a graduate of the Multnomah County Leadership Academy and the American Probation and Parole Association Leadership Institute. He received his Bachelors of Art from Washington State University prior to entering the field as a Probation/Parole Officer. Carl spent 18 years in the Gang Unit where he served as a Lead Officer and was well known for leading successful field missions to enhance public safety and community relations. Prior to becoming a manager, Carl was appointed as the Lead Training Officer in a special unit focused on implementing trauma informed care, brain development and cultural responsiveness in evidence based practices called the SMART GRANT. This unit has been recognized by Harvard University and the Federal Judiciary for their work. Carl is currently a member of the County Diversity, Equity, Steering Committee (DESC), Managers of Color, and the Workforce Equity Strategic Plan Advisory Group. In his spare time, Carl enjoys traveling with his wife and two daughters.

Larry Turner has worked in social services since 1997 with a focus on Behavioral Health (SUD/MH) in African American populations in Portland, Oregon. A clinician with lived experience and graduate of Department of Community Justices African American program earned a degree from Portland Community College in alcohol and drug counseling in 2004. Worked in substance abuse disorder treatment with chronically homeless individuals from detox to county government. Currently works at Multnomah County as a Clinical Services Specialist with a focus on African American/African populations. Has a certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC II), Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM), Certified Gambling Recovery Mentor (CGRM), PSS (Peer Support Specialist), Qualified Mental Health Associate, (QMHA I)