Meet Remarkable Women 2025 Finalist Tiffany Slottke
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — During this Women's History Month, AM Extra is introducing you to some 'Remarkable Women' in our area.
Viewers sent us nominations of local women who go above and beyond in our communities.
On Thursday, finalist Tiffany Slottke joined AM Extra in the studio to talk about her impressive efforts to help fight hunger in a Portland neighborhood.
Watch the full interview in the video above.
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