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  • "Now, more than ever, women’s voices and experiences are desperately needed in the halls of Congress and in state legislatures. Emerge's commitment to training and mentoring women candidates is vital to making that happen."

    Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives

    Emerge Oregon is the premier training program for Democratic women. We inspire women to run and we hone their skills to win.  Our goal is clear: to increase the number of Democratic women in public office.

Emerge Oregon Class of 2012

Emerge Oregon is thrilled to welcome 25 amazing women to the Class of 2012! Beginning February 11th, these women will embark on a 7-month political leadership training program with experts in public speaking, fundraising, message development, field campaigns, and much more! We are pleased to introduce them to you:

  • Sarah Allsbrooks, Northeast Portland
  • Elizabeth Axelrod, ND, outer Northeast Portland
  • Marisha Childs, Southeast Portland
  • Wanda Davis, Dallas
  • Lakeitha Elliott, Northeast Portland
  • CM Hall, Southeast Portland
  • Carla "KC" Hanson, outer Southeast Portland
  • Mary Rita Hurley, North Portland
  • Laura Illig, Eugene
  • Michelle Ganow Jones, Northeast Portland
  • Rachel Loskill, Northeast Portland
  • Annette Mattson, outer Southeast Portland
  • Carla McKelvey, Coos Bay
  • Angie Morris, Monmouth
  • Chi Nguyen, North Portland
  • Jessica Pederson, outer Southeast Portland
  • Kellie Pierson, Sandy
  • Andrea Salinas, Lake Oswego
  • Gail Snyder, Beaverton
  • Christy Splitt, Northeast Portland
  • Thuy Tran, outer Northeast Portland
  • Laurie Trieger, Eugene
  • Jessica Ventura, North Portland
  • Mary Walston, Eugene
  • Helen Ying, Northwest Portland

Breaking News!

Tue, 2011-09-27 12:54 — Laura

Emerge Oregon alum Alissa Keny-Guyer was appointed state representative of House District 46 by the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners this morning to fill the vacancy left by Ben Cannon. Cannon was appointed in August as the Governor's Education Advisor.  Keny-Guyer is a graduate of Emerge Oregon's Class of 2011 and is the 17th EO alum elected or appointed to office. Congratulations, Alissa!!

Featured Alumna-Kristi Jo (KJ) Lewis

Thu, 2011-06-30 15:01 — Laura

This month's featured alumna is KJ Lewis, '10. Emerge Oregon is excited to announce that Class of 2010 graduate KJ Lewis has been appointed to Multnomah County's Business Advisory Council.  The Council was proposed by the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in April to gain greater business community input in county government decisions.  In 2006, KJ launched Global Sistergoods, a marketplace for fair trade products made by women in emerging economies.  She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of women and children, and cares deeply about affordable health care, educational equity and poverty alleviation. KJ is a wife, a mother of two daughters (ages 3 and 5 months), a scratch cook, and an avid hiker.