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Little did I know what was in store in January, 1973, when I walked into OEC’s SW Water Street office. Judie (Neilson) Hansen was efficiently managing in a small area full of mis-matched furniture. I explained that Oregon Environmental Council sounded like a good place to volunteer because “environmental” was part of its name. I went away from that first encounter with a copy of Senate Bill 100, which I read that night in a toy-cluttered NE Portland living room after my preschoolers were tucked in.; More…

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Allison Hensey

Program Director, Healthy Food & Farms

Allison Hensey joined OEC as the Healthy Food and Farms Program Director in May 2006. Her focus is supporting the environmental stewardship and economic vitality of Oregon’s farmers and ranchers and empowering eaters to improve their quality of life through healthy, sustainable food choices. Prior to joining OEC, Allison served as a Policy Specialist in the Director’s Office of the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, providing funding and policy support to agricultural producers, forestland owners, and others for watershed restoration and salmon recovery projects. Allison received her B.A. from Claremont McKenna College and her J.D. from the University of Oregon. Before joining the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, she practiced land use law in Portland.

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OEC named one of the best green businesses to work for in Oregon

OEC recently received the second highest score as "one of the best nonprofits to work for" out of 100 organizations in Oregon. We were also distinguished as one the top green companies to work for in Oregon.

100 Best Nonprofits 2009

News: Dreaming of 1985 May 11, 2012; It's Your Oregon: Brooke Weeber May 11, 2012; New Healthy Purchasing Initiative Announced Last Night by the City of Portland and Multnomah County May 03, 2012; Preserving Oregon's Roads Apr 30, 2012; Carbon Reduction Challenge Helps Northwest Wineries Become More Environmentally Friendly Apr 26, 2012; More news…

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