Oregon will celebrate its 150th birthday in the year 2009. Planning for this big event has already begun. Check out the Oregon 150 Web site. You can share your thoughts and ideas with the planning team, sign up to receive e-mail updates, and learn how you can get involved.

New administrative rules for the Code of Ethics, Continuing Education requirements, and supervisor requirements are now in effect. You can click on "Laws and Rules" to the left to see the new rules.

In January, 2008, the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists appointed Becky Eklund as the Executive Director of the agency. Becky comes to us with nearly 20 years of state government experience. Her work in Oregon includes directing statewide youth programs, agency financial and budget management, and citizen advocacy in the Governor's Office. She has worked in Washington State government with the Department of Social & Health Services and the Washington State Legislature. She graduated from The Evergreen State College.

She brings vast knowledge of state procedures and regulations, statewide program direction, administration and financial management, and long-time positive relationships with other agencies at the state and local levels across the State of Oregon. She comes highly recommended by former colleagues and others in state government and has demonstrated a passion and commitment to her work since taking office.