Portland has appointed Jamie Evans-Butler as Program Manager of its Office of Violence Prevention following a competitive hiring process that drew more than 120 applicants nationwide. He was selected after a multi-stage review by a diverse panel of professional and community stakeholders, according to the City of Portland.
Evans-Butler brings more than 15 years of experience in violence prevention, including work developing community safety programs and engaging with local and international governments. Most recently, he served as a U.S. Agency for International Development Foreign Service Officer with a focus on collaboration, community trust, and resilience, as reported by the City of Portland.
Evans-Butler will assume a leadership role with Portland’s Office of Violence Prevention on January 15, 2026, as noted by the City of Portland. Director of Community Safety Stephanie Howard said, “His leadership will bolster Portland's community-centered strategies to prevent violence and support safer neighborhoods.” City officials said Evans-Butler has experience overseeing multimillion-dollar initiatives and will work with community leaders and existing violence prevention programs. Evans-Butler stated, “I’m honored to be joining the Office of Violence Prevention to lead its vital efforts to reduce gun violence and build safer, more resilient communities for the City of Portland.”
