While a broken education system is not a unique problem to the United States, in the state I live in (Oregon) 72% of 4th graders do not know how to read. Our education system is widely failing...
While a broken education system is not a unique problem to the United States, in the state I live in (Oregon) 72% of 4th graders do not know how to read. Our education system is widely failing...
Undergraduate and graduate students participate in Our Children Oregon’s paid Equity in Policy and Advocacy Internship program to meaningfully contribute to advancing our mission...
Here at Our Children Oregon, we focus on the whole-child. OCO's 5 domains of child well-being include Climate & Sustainability, Economic Well-being, Education, Physical & Mental Health...
Sonakshi serves as our Communications Director. She came to the United States as an international student for graduate studies at MIT...
Greer recently joined the team this September and serves as Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, bringing years of professional experience in DEI...
State data show over 117,000 Oregon children with anxiety or depression — as effects of coronavirus crisis linger, Annie E. Casey Foundation finds...
Earlier this year, Our Children Oregon invited all Oregonians age 24 and under to apply for a paid, 8-month youth leadership opportunity to plan and implement a youth-powered debate for the state’s next governor. The Youth ACT Leaders Team is composed of nine youth from across the state that are passionate about improving the lives of Oregon's children and families...
Our Children Oregon wants children and youth to have what they need to live to their full potential; as such, the right to privacy and autonomy is paramount. With the ruling on June 24th, the Supreme Court has denied pregnant people the right to make their own decisions about their bodies and, ultimately, their futures. This decision makes the path to limit and erode other freedoms clearer...
Linda joined the team in 2019 and continues to support the staff and Board with Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, and Development functions. Her career began in corporate HR before moving to nonprofit health and welfare organizations and her diverse background includes Human Resources (Payroll, Benefits & Compensation), Accounting, Development, and educational program production...
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Policy Advisor
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.