Stephanie D. Stephens

David Douglas School Board Liaison

Stephanie D. Stephens, current David Douglas School District (DDSD) Board member, began serving on the David Douglas Educational Foundation Board in the fall of 2024 as their DD School Board Liaison. 

Stephanie D. Stephens is Community Engagement Manager at Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). Before coming to ODHS, Stephanie D. Stephens worked at the National Partnership for New Americans, serving as Campaign Manager for We Are All America, which upholds and strengthens our nation’s commitment to welcome and protect those seeking freedom, safety and refuge in the United States. Previously, Stephanie co-founded Unite Oregon, a statewide social justice nonprofit leading on issues impacting immigrants, refugees, people of color and low-income Oregonians. In 2007, Stephanie led the City of Portland's visioning project; the resulting “2030 Vision” lay the foundation for planning and development in the region. Prior to this, she worked as Communications and Development Manager at Western States Center. A public education advocate in her volunteer time, Stephanie was elected to her second term on the David Douglas School Board in 2021. She lives with her husband and twins in East Portland.