The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has 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).
View local chapters in Oregon
View the Oregon NOW bylaws and Operating Rules April 2018
Executive Director
Shawna Peterson
Officers
Christine Chin Ryan, President (term ends in 2022)
Vacant, Vice President (term ends in 2023)
Nadjoua Moumen, PH.D., Treasurer (term ends in 2022)
Vacant, Secretary (term ends in 2021)
At-Large Board Members
Clarissa Reichblum (term ends in 2023)
Laurie Wimmer (term ends in 2022)
Rebecca Bradvica (term ends in 2023)
Oregon NOW Local Chapter Delegates
Sheila Swinford, Central Oregon Coast NOW
Rosa Colquitt, Greater Portland NOW
Rebecca Bradvica, South Willamette Valley NOW
Letters
End of Year Letter 2019 from Oregon Now President, Christine Chin Ryan
Letter on Asian and Pacific Islander Americans by Oregon NOW and New Jersey NOW Presidents