Khanh Le (he/him), Executive Director
Khanh Le's professional journey spans advocacy and public service. He previously held the position of State Director at the Main Street Alliance of Oregon, advocating for small businesses. He gained political experience in roles with Congressman Honda in Washington, DC, and Senator Tim Kaine's team, contributing to national and local campaigns.
Khanh's academic background includes a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Oregon State University, focusing on civic engagement.
His affiliation with Unite Oregon began years ago during high school when he volunteered for its predecessor, Oregon Action. Joining as Development Director in 2018, Khanh's commitment led to his appointment as Executive Director on September 27, 2021.
Nuhamin Eiden (she/they), Deputy Director
Nuhamin was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to a large family. She emigrated to the United States at the turn of the century and has called Portland home for the past 16 years. Nuhamin has spent this time weaving a community intent on building systems rooted in justice and has made lifelong kinships that continue to deepen and expand. Nuhamin has a background in equitable economic development, housing justice, and organizational leadership.
Their training background is in Anthropology, History, and Public Administration. Nuhamin spends her free time communing with nature, writing, reading, listening to music, traveling, and cultivating community with family and friends.
Unite Oregon is driven by a compelling vision rooted in our unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and empowering marginalized communities throughout our state. Our mission is resolute: to serve as a potent force that bridges community divides, amplifying their voices within the decision-making spheres that shape their destinies.
Diversity fuels our organization, and its leadership includes individuals from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrant, refugee, rural, and economically challenged backgrounds. We understand that true change comes from empowering those who intimately know the weight of oppression. By placing our members at the helm of program development and execution, we channel their enthusiasm to enact change on local and state levels.
Our recent achievements in the legislative session underscore this commitment. We collectively successfully advocated for crucial policies like Emergency Housing for All, Stable Homes for Oregon Families, and Community Resilience Hubs. These accomplishments embody our dedication to translating community voices into tangible, transformative actions.
At this year's Summit, we invite members to participate in discussions and interactive workshops, sharing their community's priorities! We’d love to see you in person on September 16th, or you can join us online via Zoom. Also, you can support our initiatives by enrolling in the Unite for the Future program and becoming a monthly supporter. Your generous contributions will play a pivotal role in addressing urgent community needs, nurturing the growth of emerging immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC leaders in Oregon through leadership development programs, and propelling innovative solutions for housing justice, climate justice, equitable economic advancement, healthcare parity, educational fairness, and reenvisioned public safety.
