Executive Office Team
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Legislative Director
Andrea is the Legislative Director for the agency,
which includes managing legislative affairs and policy development.
She brings over a decade of experience from the Oregon Legislature working in both
the House and Senate. In addition, she has been involved in working on
national policy issues in cooperation with other states, professional development
for legislative staff around the country, and efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Andrea has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics
with a minor in Asian Studies from Willamette University. She has numerous interests some of which include spending time with family, traveling, and reading.
Email: andrea.chiapella@oregon.gov
Director, Civics Education
As a member of the Secretary’s Executive Office, Mary Beth is charged with creating and implementing the Civics Education Program on behalf of the Secretary. She is responsible for managing the Kid Governor Program as well as other civics education components, including providing access to the Oregon Constitution to classrooms all across Oregon. Mary Beth served as the State Archivist for 14 years, after serving the Archives Division for many, many years before that. She holds a master’s in history from the state University of New York at Albany and is a Certified Archivist and Certified Records Manager. Born and raised in Buffalo, Mary Beth is a die-hard Bills fan who hopes to see the team win a Super-Bowl in her lifetime.
Email: mary.e.herkert@oregon.gov