Meet Our Deputy Director of Movement Building, Danita
DANITA | THEY/THEM
Danita Harris (they/them) is a native Portlander who calls the King neighborhood their first home. Their long-time activism has focused on LGBTQIA+ rights, worker’s rights, Black liberation, economic justice, and building an inclusive democracy that brings communities closer to decision-makers and ensures that decision-makers are not insulated from the issues impacting their constituencies.
Danita has lived throughout the Willamette Valley in both urban and rural communities and graduated from Western Oregon University with a degree in Social Sciences. Danita’s organizing history includes the WomXn’s March 2018 in Salem, OR, serving as Regional Field Director for the mid-Willamette Valley’s Yes on 97 Campaign and State Director of the Oregon Working Families Party, and working directly with State Representatives, Senate hopefuls and elected officials throughout Oregon.
When not organizing, Danita enjoys gardening and spending time with their family, which consists of two mixed-breed rescue dogs, two cats, and their partner Caitlin. With a passion for learning, Danita can be found expanding their knowledge by reading books, watching documentaries, visiting community museums, or engaging in robust and heartfelt conversation.
When Danita gets a seat at the table, they get to work on building a longer table with more seats, ensuring that more community members have an opportunity to collectively build towards a world in which they thrive.
