MEDIA RELEASE 1/27/2016

OCFW Announces Four Recipients of the Annual Oregon Women of Achievement Awards


The Oregon Commission for Women is proud to announce the recipients of the 2015 Women of Achievement Awards:

JAN CAMPELL is a tireless advocate and educator working to improve the needs of people with disabilities within the Portland community. For over 40 years she has worked on the local, state and regional levels to expand opportunities for the elderly and people with disabilities. Jan has worked on several projects with OHSU training persons with disabilities on improving their clinical care and co-facilitating a series of cognitive behavioral therapy groups for women with physical disabilities suffering depression. Most notably she has chaired the TriMet Committee on Accessible Transportation (CAT) as it advises transportation officials on policies that promote mobility and independence for transit dependent customers. In this role she brings balanced and reasoned perspectives to the discussion of important policy issues. Jan is recognized not only for her commitment to diversity and equity but also as a role model for women and persons with disabilities.