OCJ Updates
Read on for the latest news from Oregon Consumer Justice.
Lisa Watson joins OCJ as our new Associate Director
Meet Lisa!Lisa Watson (she/her) Associate Director We are excited to welcome Lisa Watson as OCJ’s new Associate Director. Lisa is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in operations, strategy, and team management. Her extensive resume showcases her...
It’s the final countdown. OCJ’s Commitment to Pro-Consumer Policy in the 2023 Legislative Session.
As we begin the final two months of the 2023 Oregon legislative session, we are eager to share an update on the progress of our legislative agenda. These bills cover a range of important consumer issues and many of them have made encouraging progress toward becoming...
OCJ Welcomes New Accounting Manager!
Join us in welcoming Siobhan Guile-Boessow to the team as our new Accounting Manager! Siobhan joined OCJ at the beginning of March. Meet Siobhan!Siobhan Guile-Boessow (she/her) Accounting Manager Siobhan is looking forward to being part of a growing team and...
OCJ’s Legal Team Expands
The Oregon Consumer Justice team continues to grow, scaling our team to take on the challenges facing Oregon consumers! We are thrilled to welcome to the team the following hires: Lucia Becchetti, Trial and Litigation Paralegal Matthew Kirkpatrick, Trial Lawyer Meet...
Foreclosure Prevention Campaign Oregon Homeowner Help/Apoyo a Propietarios de Oregon
Home ownership is critical to building intergenerational wealth, financial stability, and security, and OCJ believes it should be attainable for all families in Oregon. With the mortgage foreclosure moratorium set to expire in December 2021 and the anticipation of...
Do you believe in a Fair Shot?; OCJ in the community
Do you believe every Oregonian deserves a fair shot? OCJ is proud to be part of Fair Shot for All, a coalition of Oregonians, community organizations, and labor unions who have spent a decade fighting for racial, gender, and economic justice in Oregon. We’re excited...
OCJ Welcomes Policy Team Members
Just over a month ago, we welcomed two new members to the Oregon Consumer Justice team! We are pleased to announce the following hires: Hanna Osman, Policy Researcher/Analyst Megan Quintrell, Advocacy Cohort Lead Meet the team!Hanna Osman (she/her) Policy...
OCJ founding board chair transitions role; OCJ in the community
Founding board chair transitions role Founding chair of the board of Oregon Consumer Justice, Judge Henry Kantor, has transitioned off the Board of Directors effective October 31, 2022. The conclusion of his service culminates over six years of dedication,...
OCJ Announces Hiring of Leadership Team Members
September was an exciting month, as we welcomed new employees to the Oregon Consumer Justice team! We are pleased to announce the following hires: Amanda Green, Chief Financial Officer Leland Baxter-Neal, Director, Community Lawyering and Movement Building Michelle...
Welcome Marcus Mundy to OCJ’s Board
OCJ is proud to announce the appointment of Marcus Mundy to our Board of Directors. A trusted community leader, Marcus brings a breadth of experience, insight, and leadership to OCJ’s board that will help us to realize consumer justice in Oregon. "The through line of...
2021-22 Annual Report
OCJ has made incredible progress over the past year and this is only the beginning. We are investing in the capacity of our community partners and building an collaborative ecosystem of advocates and organizations to advance the interests of Oregon families and...
OCJ Launches First Community Cohort
In June, we began recruitment of Oregonians who have experienced consumer injustice firsthand to participate in our first Community Cohort, serving as engaged and vital members of our organization's planning work this fall. As a new organization committed to power...