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Diego Hernandez

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Board Member, Reynolds School District School Board (2013 - Present)

Oregon State House, District 47 (? - Present)

Quick Facts
Personal Details

Diego Hernandez is an at-large representative on the Reynolds School District school board in Oregon. Hernandez won a new term in the at-large general election on May 16, 2017.

Hernandez is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 47. Hernandez was first elected to the chamber in 2016. Hernandez is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • MA, Social Work, Portland State University, 2010-2012
  • BA, Ethnic Studies/Political Science, University of Oregon, 2005-2010

Professional Experience

  • MA, Social Work, Portland State University, 2010-2012
  • BA, Ethnic Studies/Political Science, University of Oregon, 2005-2010
  • Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director, Momentum Alliance, 2014-2017
  • La Casa Latina Coordinator, Portland State University, 2011-2012
  • Racial Justice Public Policy Intern, Western States Center, 2011-2012
  • El Programa Hispano Case Manager, Catholic Charities Oregon, 2010-2011
  • Graduate Administrative Assistant, Portland State University's Multicultural Center, 2010-2011

Political Experience

  • MA, Social Work, Portland State University, 2010-2012
  • BA, Ethnic Studies/Political Science, University of Oregon, 2005-2010
  • Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director, Momentum Alliance, 2014-2017
  • La Casa Latina Coordinator, Portland State University, 2011-2012
  • Racial Justice Public Policy Intern, Western States Center, 2011-2012
  • El Programa Hispano Case Manager, Catholic Charities Oregon, 2010-2011
  • Graduate Administrative Assistant, Portland State University's Multicultural Center, 2010-2011
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 47, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 47, 2016, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Vice Chair, Education Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Tax Credits Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Tax Reform Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Education Committee

Member, Joint Committee On Legislative Audits

Member, Joint Committee On Student Success

Member, Joint Committee On Tax Expenditures

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

Member, Revenue Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MA, Social Work, Portland State University, 2010-2012
  • BA, Ethnic Studies/Political Science, University of Oregon, 2005-2010
  • Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director, Momentum Alliance, 2014-2017
  • La Casa Latina Coordinator, Portland State University, 2011-2012
  • Racial Justice Public Policy Intern, Western States Center, 2011-2012
  • El Programa Hispano Case Manager, Catholic Charities Oregon, 2010-2011
  • Graduate Administrative Assistant, Portland State University's Multicultural Center, 2010-2011
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 47, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 47, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Board Treasurer, McKenzie River Gathering Foundation, 2014-present
  • Board Member, Reynolds School District School Board, 2013-present
  • Board Member, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon Board, present
  • Board Member, McKenzie River Gathering (MRG) Foundation, 2014-2016
  • Commissioner, Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs, 2014-2016
  • Teacher/Mentor, Elevate Oregon, 2012-2014
  • MSW 2nd Year Practicum, Community Alliance of Tenants, 2011-2012
  • Summer Organizer in Training, OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon, 2010-2011
Speeches