Courtney Gallant
About Courtney Gallant
Courtney Gallant is a Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in history and gender studies from Boise State University and has held various roles focused on community engagement and advocacy in Bend, Oregon.
Work at Unite Us
Courtney Gallant has served as the Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us since 2020. In this role, she focuses on creating visibility for organizations and fostering positive relationships between health and social care communities. Her work emphasizes the importance of a coordinated network of social care organizations, promoting community-wide investment by aligning core values with community culture.
Previous Experience in Community Engagement
Before joining Unite Us, Courtney Gallant worked as the Community Engagement Coordinator at Bethlehem Inn from 2016 to 2020. In this position, she contributed to community initiatives and supported the organization's mission. Additionally, she served as the Youth Violence Prevention and Outreach Coordinator at Saving Grace - Imagine Life Without Violence from 2013 to 2014, where she focused on outreach and prevention efforts.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Gallant earned a B.A. in Social Science with a focus on History and Gender Studies from Boise State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. Her educational background has equipped her with skills in business administration, civic leadership, and community organizing. She also completed her high school education at Redmond High School, receiving an Advanced High School Diploma from 2004 to 2008.
Advocacy and Community Impact
Courtney Gallant is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, actively working to recognize and address privilege and oppression in order to dismantle divisive systems. She employs the motto 'lift as you climb,' inspired by Mary Church Terrell, to empower others and ensure that future leaders reflect their communities. Her commitment to community engagement is evident in her efforts to connect various entities and promote collaborative initiatives.
Internship Experience
Courtney Gallant has gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a Digital History Intern at Boise State University for four months in 2013, and as a Policy and Advocacy Intern at Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest from 2010 to 2011. These roles provided her with insights into policy advocacy and digital history, contributing to her professional development in community engagement.