Our Team

Program Director | chon.armsbury@faithfulfriendspdx.org

Chon is a Portland native, graduating from Grant High School and earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon. Before joining the team at Faithful Friends, he spent 24 years mentoring youth through the Friends of the Children program. Chon is honored to be a part of the Faithful Friends team where he can continue to see the transformational work of mentoring in children’s lives. He is a husband, father of 3 daughters and a lover of people. In his free time Chon enjoys traveling, working out, watching sports, hanging out with friends/family and eating good food.

Program Coordinator | cia.howell@faithfulfriendspdx.org

Cia was raised north of Seattle and came to Portland for college where she earned her bachelor’s degree from Concordia University. While attending Bridgetown church in downtown Portland she learned of Faithful Friends, became a mentor, and fell in love with the program. She was a para-educator for middle school students and works with the children’s ministry at her church. She loves seeing the significant impact mentorship makes in the lives of young children and is grateful for the opportunity to help Faithful expand mentor friendships throughout the city. In her free time she enjoys running and hiking with friends.