Miles Rowe Pendleton Email & Phone Number

Eugene, Or, Us

Oregon, United States

The Democratic Party of Oregon Black Caucus represents the political, advocacy interests, and views of Black people(s) throughout Oregon. Accordingly, we:• Are unwavering in our commitment to supporting and providing resources for Black Democrats seeking political appointments or elected offices, empowering them to make a difference;• Partner with existing organizations and expand political and leadership training for Black Democrats of all ages;• Serve as a forum to educate elected officials and the general public on matters that affect and impact Black People in the State of Oregon and beyond;• Promote the election of Black Democratic candidates at every level across the State of Oregon and Federal governments with technical, financial, and volunteer support;• Advocate to provide increased, equitable opportunities for all Black Oregonians to participate fully and effectively in our political process.

Oregon, United States

• Serve as Chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon Platform and Resolutions Standing Committee• Work with Committee members to review and consider bills, issues and recommend measures for consideration by the House as it relates to: Economy & Labor; The Environment; Education; Foreign Policy & National Security; Healthcare & Public Health; Human Rights; Infrastructure; Science & Technology; and Protecting Democracy.• Supervise and support the Committee and its members as we review, consider, and determine whether or not to forward resolutions, policy concepts, statewide ballot measure endorsements, or other materials as assigned to our committee;• Provide "DO PASS" or "DO NOT PASS" recommendations for consideration by the Democratic Party's State Central Committee (governing body) regarding materials relating to the following issue areas: Economy and labor; the environment; education; foreign policy and national security; healthcare and public Health; Human Rights; infrastructure; science and technology; Protecting Democracy, etc. • Supervise, facilitate, and participate in the committee's function to rough draft, receive and adopt comments or edits, and ultimately author the Democratic Party of Oregon's Bi-Annual Statewide Platform.• First Black Male to serve as a Standing Committee Chair for the Democratic Party of Oregon.

Oregon

Help organize Lane County State Central Delegates; interface with State Democratic staffers and leadership on behalf of the Delegation. A representative responsible for our county delegation.

Oregon, United States

Oregon, United States

Served as Legislative Aide to Oregon State Senator, James I. Manning, Jr., in support of Oregon Senate District 7. In my role, I: • Assisted the Senator by providing support services in the areas of administration, organization, constituent communication, policy research, and public relations. • Conducted research, analyzed, and responded to relevant constituent issues and experiences. • Directed constituents to resources, ensured interlock and followthrough between constituents and resources as needed, and responded to constituent inquiries.

Eugene, Oregon, United States

Served as Chief Executive Officer & Board Chair for branch, serving a constituency of ~382,000 residents• Spearheaded development and execution of branch's Legal Redress incident response & tracking program - documented cases, developed and evolved reporting and data tracking infrastructure; led victim navigation services to ensure every incident received support/referral• Redeveloped and implemented hate/bias incident tracking, response, and wraparound resource navigation program - updated intake/reporting form and related digital infrastructure; established programmatic best practices; served as focal for intake process; liaised with attorneys, resource providers, DOJ (State and Federal) and other public entities in response to incidents • Served as the Branch staff direct supervisor, managing daily operations and office; designed branch's operational structure and policies; revitalized and evolved branch's new bookkeeping/financial record-keeping practices and policies; grew Branch to 10 staff, filling critical community-facing roles reflective of our commitment to Equity and Belonging • Fostered cross-community alliances, collaborated closely with community partners and authored complimentary grants that funded advocacy, education, and community outreach programs, totaling ~ $750,000-$1,000,000+ received during my two-year term• Worked with Executive Committee and administrative staff to design and execute initiatives (e.g. Climate Justice; Housing; Food Pantry, Education; Legal Redress) in alignment with NAACP’s mission• Organized and spoke at public events, and led annual Eugene/Springfield MLK March and Freedom Fund Gala events in 2022 and 2023• Designed and led Civil Rights Mission trip to Selma and Montgomery, Alabama, in partnership with Jewish Federation of Lane County, Eugene's 4J School District, the City of Eugene, and Lane County.

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Co-founded the University of Miami campus branch of the NAACP in 2019; held the following positions: • President 2020-2021, and inaugural Vice President 2019-2020 of UMiami Branch of the NAACP• Held executive and administrative officer oversight of organizational affairs, functions; fostered partnership between NAACP campus branch, national and greater Miami-Dade NAACP branches

Coral Gables

• Mentored and assisted 40 incoming freshman acclimatize to college life• Coordinated educational, social, recreational floor and building-wide programs for residents• Liaised with organizations, i.e.: Center for Alcohol and Drug Consumption, Center for Service and Leadership, etc., for critical resources to students • Lived onsite; provided on-call rotation and supervision; ensured freshman residents complied with housing and residential life policies, guidelines • Performed specific administrative duties• Starting January 2021, served as one of two council representatives for Hecht Residential College tasked with working as a liaison between department administrators and co-workers.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Teaching Staff member and Peer Mentor during three summer sessions. Designed and delivered instruction of the academy curriculum and provided academic and cultural enrichment experiences. The academy functions as a catalyst and support system for students of color aspiring to achieve personal and professional success.

Bachelor Of Arts Conferred May 2021 (Summa Cum Laude), In Africana Studies, Political Science, Sociology And Criminology, Cumulative Gpa: 3.99/4.00

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society; Mortar Board Honor Society; Order of Omega Honor Society; Gamma Sigma Alpha.

Office Of Civic And Community Engagement/Southridge High School Partnership Program

Selected to serve as a student teacher to partner with an educator from Southridge High School in Miami, FL, to create an innovative.

Trials Summer Program (Pre-Law Studies) At Harvard University, Cambridge, Ma

Activities and Societies: One of 20 applicants selected - out of a national pool of several thousand applicants - to attend the rigorous.

Canes' Perspectives 2019 - Umiami Student Leaders Forum / Trip To Israel And Palestine

Distinguished selection (one of 18) to participate in inaugural trip to Israel and Palestine, with other student leaders at the University.

First Year U Program

Selected to participate in program-delivered weekly courses to help acclimate first-year students to the Miami-area, and conduct research.

International Baccalaureate (Ib) And International High School (Ihs) Diplomas Received, Eugene, Oregon

Completed 12 years of French immersion, bilingual education; received French Immersion Language certificate (June 2017); Recipient.