OCJ Updates

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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

This is part two of a two-part blog series drawing on a conversation with OCJ’s executive director, Jagjit Nagra. Read part one of this series, OCJ's journey to now, to learn about our work to date.OCJ programs will quickly grow in the coming months as our team scales...

This blog is part one of a two-part blog series drawing on a conversation with OCJ's executive director, Jagjit Nagra. Jagjit joined the organization in this inaugural role in March 2022. Oregon Consumer Justice has a bold mission to build a consumer marketplace that...

OCJ is thrilled to welcome newly elected officers to our Board of Directors, providing executive leadership at this important moment in OCJ’s evolution: Se-ah-dom Edmo as Chair, Sayer Jones as Treasurer, and Jenny Pool Radway as Secretary.  Se-ah-dom Edmo, Chair...

Oregon Consumer Justice announces nearly $2 million in Policy, Community, and Consumer Grants funding for fifteen organizations to support and deepen their work in addressing consumer justice issues.