Oregon’s Paluso Honored at White House

Thursday, April 16, 2015

GoLocalPDX News Team

Andrea Paluso, photo courtesy of whitehouse.gov/champions

The White House honored Andrea Paluso, the Co-founder of Family Forward Oregon and Executive Director as part of its Working Families Champions of Change event, for her work to improve the lives of working families in Oregon.

“The true gift of this award is the sign from the highest office that women’s economic security – especially for mothers and women of color who most lack a fair shot at getting ahead – is valued,” said Andrea Paluso.

The Champions of Change program was created as an opportunity for the White House to feature individuals doing things to empower and inspire members of their communities.

"Women and working families in Oregon — and across the nation — have been waiting a long time for public policies that are standard in other advanced nations. And I am proud that states, like Oregon, are leading the way. Congratulations, Andrea!" said Oregon's Senate Majority Leader Diane Rosenbaum.