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Malachowski, Katrina Anne
Katrina lives in Portland, Oregon. When she's not working on a calligraphy commission, she works at Portland Street Medicine and rides her bike without a helmet.
Community Health Education Program Director, Portland Street Medicine
Since 2023 Katrina has coordinated with Portland Street Medicine volunteers to bring health education workshops, supplies and peer support to some of the most vulnerable of her neighbors. It is a job she cherishes.
For the Love of Letters
Katrina began holding in-person calligraphy study groups funded by the Portland Society for Calligraphy in 2023. Topics and lessons vary month to month, but all sessions are free of charge, open to the public, and provide all materials needed for the day's activity. Visit the Portland Society for Calligraphy website for times & locations.
The Power of Peers
Katrina joined Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) in 2017. She currently serves on the Steering Committee and helps determine the topics to be highlighted and organizations to be featured at the BHAC meetings and workgroup. The council is made up of consumers, advocates, behavioral health service providers, public partners and people with lived experience, and makes recommendations to the Health Department's Behavioral Health division on metal health and substance abuse related issues. Oregon requires every community mental health program to have such a group so consumers can provide input about the services available in their county.
Advocate for Change
The Portland Board of Commissioners appointed Katrina to the Multnomah County Homeless Services Department Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) in November, 2025
Pen-Pals Can Change Lives
In 2022 Katrina started to send handwritten letters and cards with messages of hope & support to people around the world. She loves to support LGTBQIA+ folks with bright and colorful cards that remind them they are not alone.
Light-Loving Art Guardian
Starting in 2017, Katrina has helped the Willamette Light Brigade present the Portland Winter Light Festival. From tending fires to assembling signage, rounding up donations or helping people find their way to the next glowing exhibition, volunteers like her ensure that PDXWLF will continue to brighten the coldest winter nights as a free, city-wide event for years to come.
Blue Ribbon Winner
2023 Oregon State Fair
1st Place Adult Intermediate Calligraphy
"The Rest Will Follow"
2022 Oregon State Fair
3rd Place Adult Intermediate Calligraphy
"Manic Italic"