2026 OCHA Regular Commission Meeting Schedule
Public invited to attend - Please register using the links below:
February 12, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CLICK HERE
April 9, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CLICK HERE
June 11, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CLICK HERE
August 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CLICK HERE
October 8, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CLICK HERE
December 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CLICK HERE
Our vision:
We serve the people of Oregon to empower and support Latinos through our special roles as policy advisors to Oregon state policy makers and leaders. The OCHA is a catalyst that empowers partnerships between state government and Hispanic communities in rural and urban areas to ensure success for all Latinos by addressing issues at the policy level.
Our mission:
Organized in its current role under Governor Atiyeh, and serving 7 administrations, the mission of the Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs is to work toward economic, social, political and legal equality for Oregon´s Hispanic population.
Our principles and Values:
- Equity for Hispanic Oregonians in jobs and the economy, education, health, safety, family stability, environment, and civic engagement.
- Equal treatment and protection against discrimination.
- Access to helpful information on services and available resources.
- Working in partnership on research and policy analysis of longstanding issues and barriers to success within the Hispanic community statewide.
- Inclusion of viewpoints of the Hispanic community in policy making at the state level.
- Celebration of and awareness about the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Oregonians.
Our Statutory Goals and Strategic Priorities
- Advocate for equitable policies assuring the success of Latino and Hispanic Oregonians at the state level.
- Engage community and state partners to promote equity for Latinos statewide.
- Study and analyze issues affecting the Hispanic community statewide and recommend policy remedies to state policy makers.
- Grow and develop leaders the Hispanic community at the state level in all branches.
- Increase the viability and visibility of the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Oregonians statewide.
OCHA is actively engaged in its statutory work focused on 7 Strategic Priorities each biennium. These are:
- Education
- Jobs and the economy
- Healthcare
- Justice, safety and policing
- Stable families and housing
- Environmental Justice/Equity
- Civic engagement
Meet the Commissioners