Meet the Western States Center team

Based in Portland, Oregon since 1987, Western States Center staff, board and fellows work from across the region and the country.

 

Meet Eric K Ward

A nationally-recognized expert on the relationship between authoritarian movements, hate violence, and preserving inclusive democracy, Eric brings over 30 years of leadership in community organizing and philanthropy to his roles as Western States Center’s Executive Director and Senior Fellow with Southern Poverty Law Center and Race Forward.

Meet Key Staff

Kate Bitz
Program Manager & Trainer Organizer

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Jill Garvey,
Chief of Staff

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Megan Black
Common Good Program Director

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Stephen Piggott,
Program Analyst & Trainer/Organizer

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Amy Herzfeld-Copple
Deputy Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives 

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Lindsay Schubiner
Momentum Program Director

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Board of Directors

Mariotta Gary-Smith
Board Chair

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Mary Morten
Board Member 

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Lecia Brooks
Board Secretary & Treasurer

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Leslie Warren
Board Member

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Laura Martin
Board Member

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