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Tawna Sanchez

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Running, 2024 Oregon State House District 43, General Election

Won the General, 2022 Oregon State House District 43

Oregon State House, District 43 (? - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Tawna Sanchez
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Place:
    Portland, OR
  • Father's Occupation:
    Employee at Auto Shop
Personal Details

Tawna D. Sanchez is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 43. Sanchez was first elected to the chamber in 2016. Sanchez 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, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Marylhurst University, 2005-2008

Professional Experience

  • MA, Social Work, Portland State University, 2010-2012
  • BA, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Marylhurst University, 2005-2008
  • Co-Founder/Family Services Director/Interim Executive Director, Native American Youth Family Center (NAYA), 1997-present
  • Alcohol and Drug Counselor, American Indian Family Healing Circle
  • Case Manager, Bradley Angle, 1992-1994

Political Experience

  • MA, Social Work, Portland State University, 2010-2012
  • BA, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Marylhurst University, 2005-2008
  • Co-Founder/Family Services Director/Interim Executive Director, Native American Youth Family Center (NAYA), 1997-present
  • Alcohol and Drug Counselor, American Indian Family Healing Circle
  • Case Manager, Bradley Angle, 1992-1994
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 43, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 43, 2016, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Human Services and Housing Committee

Member, Joint Committee On Capitol Culture

Member, Joint Interim Committee On Conduct

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Public Safety

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MA, Social Work, Portland State University, 2010-2012
  • BA, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Marylhurst University, 2005-2008
  • Co-Founder/Family Services Director/Interim Executive Director, Native American Youth Family Center (NAYA), 1997-present
  • Alcohol and Drug Counselor, American Indian Family Healing Circle
  • Case Manager, Bradley Angle, 1992-1994
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 43, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 43, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Board Chair, Haah Illahee Fund, present
  • Member, Oregon Domestic And Sexual Violence Services Advisory Committee, present
  • Board Chair, Red Lodge Transitional Services, present
  • Former Board Member, International Indian Treaty Council
  • Former Member, Oregon Child Welfare Advisory Commission
  • Former Member, Oregon Family Services Review Commission
  • Former Board Member, Peace Development Fund

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Midori Hamilton Award :: Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

  • Employee at Auto Shop

Speeches

Governor Kate Brown Issues Joint Statement with Elected Officials and Community Leaders Condemning Acts of Violence in Portland
Sep. 3, 2020Statement
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