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Tawna Shanchez

Democrat for OR-State House, 43

Top Issues: Addressing Income Inequality, Behavioral Health, Affordable Housing, Public Education, Criminal Justice Reform, Environment Protections

Current Elected Office: Representative for HD-43

Profession: Nonprofit Director and Foster Parent

Experience: Co-founder, Native American Youth and Family (NAYA); Domestic Violence Advocate, Bradley Angle House; Board Member, Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisory Board; Board, Oregon Family Services Review Commission and Oregon Child Welfare Advisory Commission.

Education: B.A. from Marylhurst University; Masters in Social Work from Portland State University.