On Tuesday, August 25th, current and former foster youth virtually presented policy recommendations for improving foster care to an audience of more than 100 lawmakers, Oregon Department of Human Services administrators,…
For immediate release: 08/26/2020CONTACT: Michelle Luedtke | michelle@ourchildrenoregon.org | 503-236-9754Oregon: Tuesday afternoon, current and former foster youth virtually presented policy recommendations for improving foster care to an audience of more than…
Second Special Session Focused on Rebalancing State BudgetPrior to Monday’s (August 10th) Second Special Session of 2020, we asked Oregon Legislators to support the following framework as they considered budget…
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Irvin was born and raised in Louisiana. At 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy. After serving aboard the U.S.S. New Orleans, LPH-11, he was reassigned to the beautiful Pacific Northwest at Naval Station Everett, Washington. He served alongside the Judge Advocate General as a paralegal (NCO/E5 Aviation Warfare Specialist) and earned an honorable discharge. As the former Legislative Director for Rep. Janelle Bynum (HD 39), he advocates for students of Color, those within the carceral system, LGBTQIA+ communities, and other marginalized populations to create safe, inclusive learning environments for all Oregonians.