Vicente S. Harrison, the Health, Safety, and Emergency Manager for Portland Parks & Recreation. He is also the bureau’s first-ever full-time African American Park Ranger.
Vicente was recognized as an “Everyday Hero” by KATU News. He received a Unit Commendation from Portland Police Bureau for outstanding emergency management and public safety efforts and a challenge coin from the United States Secret Service for a visit from POTUS to Portland, Oregon, in 2022.
Vicente received his bachelor’s degree in IS-Psychology from Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. Inspired by his time as a Park Ranger, Vicente wrote and published a children’s book “My Nature Exploration” to encourage all children, especially children of color, to get outdoors. Vicente is a Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Master Educator and a Portland Audubon, Trail Keepers of Oregon, and Human Access Project board member. He lives in Portland with his wife Rachel, and their children, Vicente II and Harper.
