Anna Kemper

Biography

Anna is a dedicated advocate for comprehensive climate and housing policy in Portland, with a strong background in communications and community organizing. She currently serves as the Great Communities Program Director at 1000 Friends of Oregon. Since 2018, she has contributed to local policy initiatives to address Portland’s homelessness and housing insecurity crisis through her roles as the communications manager at HereTogether Oregon and the Community Engagement Director at Humans for Housing.

Anna previously served as president during her time on the board at Portland: Neighbors Welcome and served on the board of Oregon Walks. She has experience in electoral politics as a field director and has worked as a climate and housing policy consultant. Anna is passionate about ensuring Oregon is a safe, healthy, and thriving place for all.

Anna grew up in Southwest Portland. In her free time, she loves to read, bike, rock climb, trail run, backpack, and hike.