Meet Miley
Your Downsizing Coach
Miley is a true Northwesterner, born and raised in Washington State. She relocated to Portland in 2000 and loves calling Stumptown her home. Miley is a new "empty nester" and lives with her husband and two dogs in Portland, Oregon. She enjoys traveling, gardening, and paddleboarding. Miley especially enjoys working with older adults, listening to their stories, and helping them transform their spaces into comfortable homes.
Miley started her career in social services in 1997, supporting adults with developmental disabilities. She immediately knew that helping people would forever be a part of her life. Since then, Miley has worked in Assisted Living, Senior Housing and as a Massage Therapist.
Through her role as an Eviction Prevention Specialist in senior housing, Miley encountered people at risk of eviction for failing annual inspections because they had too much stuff. In 2013, she discovered that Multnomah County was forming a Hoarding Task Force and decided to join to gain a better understanding of hoarding behaviors and resources available to those who struggle with hoarding. In joining the Task Force, Miley found that resources were largely unavailable and education about Hoarding Disorder was lacking. She now co-chairs the Education Committee for the Task Force, providing trainings nationwide for housing and social service providers, family members, and a number of other organizations and individuals on the best practices and approaches to help those who struggle with too much stuff.