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
- Chrystal Brim, Vice President
- Linda Jenkins, Treasurer
- Judi Sanders, Secretary
At-Large Board Members
- At-Large Board Position #1 (ending 2025): Nancy Campbell Mead
- At-Large Board Position #2 (ending 2024): Nyla Jebousek
- At-Large Board Position #3 (ending 2025): Kelly Caldwell
- At-Large Board Position #4 (ending 2024): vacant
- At-Large Board Position #5 (ending 2023: vacant
- At-Large Board Position #6 (ending 2024): vacant
Oregon NOW Local Chapters and Chapter Delegates
When you join NOW, you are automatically a member of National and Oregon NOW. You may also affiliate with a local chapter. The following are NOW chapters in Oregon. Some chapters are in a bit of a lull right now, but we are hoping to encourage new activity all around Oregon.
Central Oregon Coast NOW & Central Oregon Coast NOW Foundation – OR0120
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Cynthia Jacobi, Chapter President, centraloregoncoastnow@gmail.com
Greater Portland NOW – OR0140 (Portland metro area, including Clackamas, Multnomah & Washington counties)
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Rosa Colquitt, PhD, Chapter President, greaterportlandnow@gmail.com