
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
Megan Black
Common Good Program Director
Stephen Piggott,
Program Analyst & Trainer/Organizer
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