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We are experts at planning, coordination and follow-through

We work with our clients to identify key goals and the tools necessary to get there. Going it alone seldom succeeds.

 

We work with you to build broad coalitions to champion your issues and policy goals. We've built effective coalitions from 10 to 200+ organizations. Plans are worthless without attention to the timelines and details. We're with you every step of the way, from planning to implementation to lessons learned.

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Doug Riggs

Director

Corey Barber, Outreach Director

Corey Barber

Outreach Director

Doug Riggs has over 25 years of public outreach experience. Doug grew up in Redmond, Oregon, as the son of a local Mayor. After serving as a Legislative Director in the U.S. House of Representatives, Doug returned to Oregon. In his home state, he has worked with local governments, focused on health care system reform, Medicaid funding, economic development and other issues.

 

Corey Barber grew up in Eugene, Oregon, and has been politically active as long as she can remember.  She has spent several years supporting health care, social services and other clients at the Oregon State Legislature. She now lives in Berlin, Germany, where helps clients communicate strategically and advocate for their issues effectively.

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Iris Maria Chavez also partners with NWPA and our Oregon Workforce Partnership client. She runs Equity Action Partners. She began her policy career in the education sector in Washington, D.C. In Oregon, she specializes in community engagement, policy and legislative analysis, government relations and strategic communications in the public service and social justice sector.

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