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Jennifer Williamson
Jennifer is a fourth generation Oregonian, who first entered the world of politics by chance. While attending the University of Oregon, proposed cuts in financial aid, Pell grants and work-study programs threatened to end her academic career before it had really started. Unwilling to let go of her dream of a college education, she became an education activist. That path led her to Washington D.C. to work for Senator Mark O. Hatfield to ensure all Oregonians have access to higher education. She went on to receive her JD, cum laude, from Willamette University.
Jennifer practiced law in Portland at the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine. She has served two Presidents at Portland State University, most recently as the Assistant Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs and at the Oregon Department of Education on Superintendant Castillo’s executive team. She now works for an international education research nonprofit. Jennifer serves on the board of the Classroom Law project dedicated to civics education and the board of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Oregon and SW Washington. She also served on the board of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon and is a strong advocate for choice.
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