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Kjerstin Gabrielson is an experienced community engagement specialist at Oregonian Media Group since 2009, where the focus is on cultivating reader interaction through various platforms in Washington County, particularly for the Beaverton Leader, Forest Grove Leader, and Hillsboro Argus. Gabrielson also contributes as a parenting blogger for The Omamas, providing insights and ideas for Oregon families. Prior experience includes roles at The Oregonian from 1999 to 2013, encompassing online news editing and community news web editing, with responsibilities in managing content and engaging with readers. Earlier in the career at St. Petersburg Times from 1991 to 1999, Gabrielson supervised editorial teams and produced regional news sections. Education was completed at The University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism.