Tawna Sanchez's Biography
- State House (OR) - District 43, Democratic
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (OR) - District 43
Contact Information
Office
900 Court Street Northeast, H-273
Salem, OR 97301
Full Name:
Tawna Sanchez
Gender:
Female
Birth Place:
Portland, OR
MA, Social Work, Portland State University, 2010-2012
BA, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Marylhurst University, 2005-2008
Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 43, 2017-present
Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 43, 2022
Member, House Committee On Conduct
Member, Joint Committee On Conduct
Co-Chair, Joint Committee On Legislative Audits
Co-Chair, Joint Committee On Ways and Means
Former Member, Behavioral Health Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Behavioral Health Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member, Human Services Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Human Services and Housing Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee On Capitol Culture, Oregon State House Representatives
Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Public Safety, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
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
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
Awards:
Midori Hamilton Award :: Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Father's Occupation:
Employee at Auto Shop