Tiffani is proud to have the support of

leaders we trust!

"Tiffani is a trailblazer at increasing excellence of learning for black and brown children. My experience working directly with Tiffani through KairosPDX on issues related to PPS has shown me that she possesses the rare ability to work through differences and find actual solutions to complex and intractable problems. I have seen Tiffani make a difference on the ground level, and I strongly endorse her for City Council, District 2."

- Gary Hollands, Board Chair, Portland Public Schools

Current and Former Elected Officials

Robert Wagner, Oregon State Senate President
Robert Boyer, Former Oregon State Senator
Margaret Carter, Former Oregon State Senator
Avel Gordly, Former Oregon State Senator
Tom Potter, Former Portland Mayor
Carmen Rubio, Portland City Commissioner
Loretta Smith, Former Multnomah County Commissioner
Nafisa Fai, Washington County Commissioner
Laurie Cremona Wagner, Board Chair, Portland Community College
Kristi Wilson, Board Vice Chair, Portland Community College
Greg McKelvey, Board Director, Portland Community College
Dan Saltzman, Board Director, Portland Community College & Former Portland City Commissioner and Multnomah County Commissioner
Kien Truong, Board Director, Portland Community College
Mari Watanabe, Board Director, Portland Community College
Mohamed Alyajouri, Former Board Member, Portland Community College
Denise Frisbee, Former Board Director, Portland Community College
Gary Hollands, Board Chair, Portland Public Schools
Herman Green, Board Vice Chair, Portland Public Schools

“Portland's future needs Tiffani Penson to protect it. After collaborating with Tiffani for almost two decades professionally, personally, and in her deep and relentless work on behalf of community, I have witnessed first-hand her commitment to the city and people of Portland. Born and raised here, she is rooted in its success, knows its strengths and weaknesses, and cares for business, government, its safety and, above all, the people that make her hometown of Portland the special place it is. We need someone smart and no nonsense on the council. Vote for this leader.”

- Marcus Mundy, Non-Profit Leader

Non-Profit & Community Leaders**

Antoinette Edwards, Former Director of Portland’s Office of Youth Violence
Eddie Sherman, Board Chair and Vice Chair, Native Non-Profit
Faye Burch, FM Burch & Associates
James Parker, Native Non-Profit Leader
Joe McFerrin, Non-Profit Leader
Karin Hansen, Former Educator, Portland Public Schools
Kay Toran, Board Member, Volunteers of America
Keith Edwards, Retired, IBEW Local 48
Khanh Le, Non-Profit Leader
Marcus Mundy, Non-Profit Leader
Molly Washington, Board Chair, Native Non-Profit
Sam & Margaret Brooks, Non-Profit and Community Leaders
Sara Boone, Retired Fire Chief, Portland Fire & Rescue
Se-ah-dom Edmo, Philanthropic Leader
Steve Rudman, Former Director, Home Forward

"I’ve always known Tiffani Penson to be a champion for small businesses in Portland. Tiffani has fostered many opportunities for my LGBTQ+ owned business and has been encouraging through difficult times. Her thorough understanding of the City of Portland and her deep connection to communities that are often ignored would make Tiffani a huge asset to our next City Council."

- Martha Pellegrino, Founder, Brava Point

Businesspeople in the Community**

Emma Dye, Owner, Crisp Salads
Ezra Holbrook, Musician, Owner, Havalina
Jeff Moreland, President Raimore Construction
Kaleb Bird, Real Estate Agent, Re/Max Equity Group, Former SummerWorks Intern
Kiara Hardy, Owner, Kitchen Killa, LLC
Kira Cador, President, Rembold Development
Martha Pellegrino, Founder, Brava Point
Rakeem Washington, Co-Founder Engage to Change & PSU Adjunct Professor
Serilda Summers McGee, Founder & CEO, Workplace Change
Tim Walters, Principal Broker, RE/MAX Equity Group

**Organizations and businesses listed for identification purposes only

"As President of Raimore Construction, I have personally witnessed Tiffani’s commitment to the minority and women-owned business communities of Portland. In her role as Supplier Diversity Officer in Procurement Services, Tiffani worked tirelessly to make sure minority businesses had access to information, contracting opportunities, and business technical assistance. She has been instrumental with helping minority- and women- owned businesses navigate the City of Portland bureaucracy, which has led to increase contracting opportunities in Portland. With more than 20 years of experience working in the City of Portland, she understands the inner workings of the city and will be a strong, collaborative leader. She is as real as they come, and I strongly support Tiffani Penson for City Council, District 2."

-Jeff Moreland, President, Raimore Construction