Committees And Workgroups

Executive Committee

The SWEC Executive Committee is made up of five BIPOC-led community-based organizations that represent affected communities in the SW Corridor. Its mission is to facilitate and effectuate the development of the Coalition’s vision, workplan, structure, and fundraising strategy based on the SWEC Charter which was ratified by SWEC’s founding members on July 31, 2020.

The Executive Committee is formed by the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO), Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT), HAKI Community Organization, Centro Cultural, and Unite Oregon. The Committee is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the Coalition, including, but not limited to:

  • Position on newly proposed public policy changes

  • Support for proposed public and private development within the SW Corridor

  • Rolling admission of new members joining the coalition

  • Relationship between the executive committee and general membership

  • Offering stipends for participation by community members

  • Provide policy recommendations and reports to governing bodies

  • Ensuring appropriate and sufficient representation of diverse members within workgroups

SWEC Committees

  • Executive Committee

    The SWEC Executive Committee is made up of six BIPOC-led community based organizations that represent historically marginalized communities in the SW Corridor. Its mission is to make decisions that facilitate and effectuate the development of the Coalition’s vision, structure, and work plan.

  • Technical Advisory Committee

    The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is formed by a team of experts who advise the Executive Committee and Workgroups on the effective design and implementation of SWEC initiatives and action plans, which in turn lead to achieving the Southwest Corridor Equitable Development Strategy.

  • Community Leadership Cohort

    Convened by Unite Oregon, the SWEC Community Leadership Cohort offers capacity building training and hands-on experience for individuals who share the Coalition’s mission and values; identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Immigrants, or Refugees; and live, work, pray, or play in the SW Corridor.

  • Anti-Displacement Workgroup

    Led by Community Alliance of Tenants, the SWEC Anti-Displacement Workgroup strives to prevent involuntary residential and commercial displacement in the SW Corridor. The Workgroup aims to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing, expand the development of new affordable units, and offer more homeownership opportunities.

  • WPTC Community Development Workgroup

    HAKI Community Organization, supported by Neighborhood House, leads the SWEC West Portland Town Center Community Development Workgroup. The goal is to ensure equitable development and implementation of the WPTC Plan by working with government agencies and the broader community in the area.

  • Business and Workforce Development Workgroup

    Launched in September 2021, this Workgroup is co-led by Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) and Centro Cultural to assess the needs of small businesses and BIPOC workforce in the SW Corridor. In collaboration with government bodies, the Workgroup, then, identifies tools and resources to meet those needs.

Coalition Manager

The Coalition Manager leads Executive Committee members through coalition-building processes, develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders, convenes regular coalition meetings, engages regularly with community members living along the SW Corridor, coordinates communication between the Executive Committee and SWEC members, and facilitates discussion, requires adherence to meeting rules, and ensures discussion drives toward solutions.

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