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Harrington Family Foundation Announces Its Twelfth Class of Scholarship Winners
2025 recipients of the Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship chosen
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Harrington Family Foundation (HFF) recently announced the recipients of its twelfth annual Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship. Five Oregon high school students from across the state were selected to receive a leadership focused scholarship totaling $25,000 over four years to attend an in-state university, college, or trade school.
This need-based scholarship focuses on an individual’s involvement their community, rather than academic or athletic performance. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must demonstrate leadership in their local community, achieve a high school diploma or GED, commit to attending an Oregon university, college or trade school, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship program currently supports 20 scholarship recipients at $25,000 over four years and has 32 program graduates.
“This was the first time since we launched our scholarship program in 2014 when we could award a fifth scholarship recipient in one class cohort. We are thrilled to be able to help more students reach their potential, and grateful for our sustained endowment growth over the years as our scholarship classes increase,” remarked Joey Harrington, Harrington Family Foundation’s Founder and President.
The Scholarship Advisory Committee selects scholarship recipients based on strong community leadership, financial need and ‘something special’ – where a student stands out among their peers. The scholarship application is open online to applicants from December to March of each academic year, and recipients are awarded by the first week of May. The 2026 scholarship application will be live on the Harrington Family Foundation website by December 1, 2025.
The Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship recipients are:
Alyssa Creamer, Coquille High School — Coquille, is an honors student who has demonstrated leadership as Coquille High School’s Student Body President, National Honors Society President and ASB Student Affairs Coordinator while also completing her Associates of Arts Degree. Alyssa excelled in connecting her local high school students with elementary-aged children, spearheading vital tutoring sessions. Alyssa plans to pursue a law career and will study political science at University of Oregon this fall.
Alyce Groshong, Reynolds High School — Fairview, is an honors student who has a passion for equitable access to food security and healthcare and making a positive impact on her local community. Alyce demonstrated leadership as a Lead Volunteer at East County Food Pantry where she served over 400 volunteer hours, a volunteer and trainer at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Link Crew Leader and Get Schooled Student Ambassador. Alyce will study nursing at University of Portland this fall.
Alivia Miller, Chiloquin High School — Chiloquin, is a tri-sport student athlete deeply committed to community service and leadership within the tribal youth community. Alivia has shown unwavering dedication to advocating for youth as the Klamath Tribal Youth Council Co-Chair and was elected to represent her tribe through two crowns, the Chief Schonchin Memorial Day Queen and the Klamath Tribal All Indian Big Tournament Queen. Alivia plans to pursue a career as a Tribal Lawyer and will study political science at University of Oregon this fall.
Vanessa Perez-Gonzalez, Nestucca High School — Beaver, is a National Honors Society tri-sport student athlete with a passion for improving inclusivity in her local community. She has demonstrated leadership as her Class President, Student Body Activities Director, and 9th Grade Success Student Leader while completing 45 college credits to achieve the academic ranking of first in her class. Vanessa intends to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner and will study nursing with a minor in medical Spanish at University of Portland this fall.
Emma Sadiq, Sam Barlow High School — Gresham, is a National Honor Society student who has demonstrated leadership as Sam Barlow’s Speech and Debate Speech Captain, President of Key Club, ASB Vice President and volunteer at Mt. Hood Legacy Hospital in the Emergency Department and Surgical Unit. Emma has a passion for working to build community environments where everyone feels seen, heard and valued. She will study human physiology at Mt. Hood Community College this fall and intends to pursue a career as a nurse-midwife.
In addition to the scholarship, each recipient will have mentors throughout and following their schooling to help guide their path to a successful career and future.
Mentors include:
Chris Brown – Couture of Music, Acclaimed musician and educator
Josh Frankel – Principal + CFP, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management
Katie Hull – Public Relations, Wieden + Kennedy Alum
Ric Jeffries – Co-Owner and Golf Professional, RiverRidge Golf Complex
Katherine Kilkenny – PMHNP-BC, Portland Mental Health & Wellness
David Millman – Managing Director, Domaine Drouhin Oregon
Kimiko Matsudo – Director of Culture, Rose & Lincoln Founder/Owner
Justice Adrienne Nelson – Oregon Supreme Court Justice
Olivia Ong – Manufacturing Operations Manager, Intel
Jeff Paustian – Chief Executive Officer, JGP Wealth Management
Janae Sorenson – VP, Account Executive, Parker, Smith + Feek
About the Harrington Family Foundation
Established in 2002 by former NFL quarterback, Joey Harrington, the Harrington Family Foundation (HFF) has raised more than $2.5M for students across Oregon. Born and raised in Oregon, Joey believes investing in Oregon students dedicated to pursuing higher education ultimately invests in the state of Oregon. He recognizes leaders do not only exist on the athletic field or in front of a television camera. The Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship program is designed to encourage students who have shown a take-charge ability in their communities but may need help reaching their potential. For more information, visit www.harringtonfamilyfoundation.org.
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