The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has roughly 500,000 contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since its founding in 1966, NOW’s goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control, and reproductive rights for all women; and end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism, and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.
Oregon NOW Leadership
Oregon NOW is the state chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW).
Officers
- Nuala Gray, President (ending 2026)
- Chrystal Brim, Vice President (ending 2025)
- Linda Jenkins, Treasurer (ending 2026)
- Judi Sanders, Secretary (ending 2025)
At-Large Board Members
- At-Large Board Position #1 (ending 2025): Nancy Campbell Mead
- At-Large Board Position #2 (ending 2026): Nyla Jebousek
- At-Large Board Position #3 (ending 2025): Kelly Caldwell
- At-Large Board Position #4 (ending 2026): vacant
- At-Large Board Position #5 (ending 2025): vacant
- At-Large Board Position #6 (ending 2026): vacant
Oregon NOW Local Chapters and Chapter Delegates
When you join Oregon NOW, you are automatically a member of National and Oregon NOW. You may also affiliate with a local chapter. Some chapters are in a bit of a lull right now, but we are hoping to encourage new activity all around Oregon.