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Employment Department Advisory Council

Contact: Email: advisorycouncil@employ.oregon.gov​ 
875 Union St. NE | Salem, OR 97311 | Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM  - 5:00 PM

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The Council meets quarterly with leadership to discuss a variety of topics.

Topics include, but not limited to: unemployment insurance trust fund solvency; program policy; legislation; and, funding. 

When the Legislature is in session, there is an additional monthly teleconference to update members on legislation. It is helpful if prospective members have an understanding of the legislative process.

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Advisory Council Roster

Laurie Hoefer

Northwest Justice Project

Employee Representative

Robert Camarillo

Oregon State Building and Trades

Employee Representative
Catie Thiesen, Vice Chair

Oregon AFL-CIO

Employee Representative
Stacy Michaelson
Government Relations Director, Oregon School Boards Association

Employer Representative

Ramana Reddy

CEO, EnSoftek

Employer Representative

Paloma Sparks, Chair

Vice President, Oregon Business and Industry

Employer Representative
Michelle Mcallaster

Assistant Director of Corporate and Workforce Education, Oregon State University

Public Representative


  We current have the following seats open:
  • 1 employee member
  • 1 employer member


Advisory Council Bylaws

Adopted Bylaws - February 11, 2022
Adopted Bylaws – January 10, 2017


Upcoming Meetings

2026  

No meetings listed

Questions regarding upcoming meetings can be sent to the Advisory Council email.



The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is looking for new members to join our Advisory Council, which helps guide policies and programs for unemployment insurance and employment services. The Council meets virtually once per quarter.

The Council includes:
  • 4 employer representatives
  • 4 employee representatives
  • Up to 3 public representatives
We current have the following seats open:
  • 1 employee member
  • 1 employer member
If you want to help shape the future of employment services in Oregon, we’d love to hear from you! For questions, contact advisorycouncil@employ.oregon.gov.
Previous Meetings
2026

June 29, 2026
March 27, 2026

2025

December 15, 2025

March 31, 2025
January 31, 2025


2023

July 26, 2023
Quarterly Meeting