State Representative Lamar Wise began his career in advocacy with the Oregon Student Association (OSA), first serving as Legislative Director in 2015 and later as Executive Director in 2017. During his time at OSA, he championed efforts to curb tuition increases, expand mental health services on college campuses, and empower students to participate fully in the electoral process. In 2019, Lamar transitioned to Oregon AFSCME as a Political Coordinator, where he has focused on advancing economic justice for working families across the state. His leadership and dedication have led to appointments on several key boards, including the ACLU of Oregon, Community Alliance of Tenants Action Fund, Our Oregon, the Safety and Justice PAC Board, and the Governor’s Racial Justice Council. Across every role, Lamar has fought to ensure that Portlanders and Oregonians, especially those most impacted by policy decisions, have a meaningful voice in the governmental processes that shape their lives.
