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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Janelle Bynum is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 51. Bynum was first elected to the chamber in 2016. Bynum is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • MBA, Business Administration, University of Michigan, 2000
  • BS, Electrical Engineering, Flordia A&M University, 1996

Professional Experience

  • MBA, Business Administration, University of Michigan, 2000
  • BS, Electrical Engineering, Flordia A&M University, 1996
  • Former Summer Associate, Boeing Defense and Space Systems
  • Former Steering Systems Engineer, General Motors

Political Experience

  • MBA, Business Administration, University of Michigan, 2000
  • BS, Electrical Engineering, Flordia A&M University, 1996
  • Former Summer Associate, Boeing Defense and Space Systems
  • Former Steering Systems Engineer, General Motors
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 51, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 51, 2016, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Early Childhood and Family Supports Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Business and Labor Committee

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Public Safety

Member, Judiciary Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MBA, Business Administration, University of Michigan, 2000
  • BS, Electrical Engineering, Flordia A&M University, 1996
  • Former Summer Associate, Boeing Defense and Space Systems
  • Former Steering Systems Engineer, General Motors
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 51, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 51, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Ronald McDonald House Charity of Oregon and Southwest Washington, present
  • Member, Jack and Jill Incorporated, present
  • Volunteer, North Clackamas Schools, present
  • Volunteer, Portland Public Schools, present
  • Board Member, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & South West Washington, present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Center for Women's Leadership
  • Former Soccer Coach, Clackamas United
  • Commissioner, Oregon Commission on Black Affairs
  • Member, President's Council, Portland Community College, Southeast

Other Info

Favorite Book:

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

  • The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
  • Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
  • Favorite Movie:

    Rush Hour

  • Like Water for Chocolate
  • Beverly Hills Cop
  • Favorite Quote:

    "Function in disaster. Finish in style." ~Madeira School

  • "I did not run away, I walked away by daylight…." ~Sojourner Truth
  • Favorite TV Shows:

    Anything on CSPAN

  • NFL Sunday Football
  • Monday Night Football
  • "Blackish"
  • "Murder She Wrote"
  • Do TED talks count?
  • Favorite Type of Music:

    Country,

  • Neo-Soul,
  • Motown
  • Hobbies or Special Talents:

    Cooking, gardening, line-dancing, hiking, non-fiction books, reading cookbooks

    Speeches
    Events

    2020

    Sep. 27
    Brunch for Breonna- A Repast

    Sun 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

    Sep. 24
    Youth Vote Town Hall

    Thur 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT

    Sep. 4