Working Partnerships USA
Derecka Mehrens has over 20 years of experience in organizing and leadership roles, currently serving as Executive Director and Special Projects Lead at Working Partnerships USA since November 2008. Previously, Derecka held the position of Organizing Director at the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council from November 2008 to December 2012. Prior roles include Director at California ACORN (2004-2008), San Jose Head Organizer at San Jose ACORN (2001-2004), and Field Organizer at Oregon ACORN (2000-2001). Derecka earned a BA in International Studies, History, and Sociology from the University of Oregon (1995-2000) and attended St. Mary's Academy in Portland, OR (1991-1995).
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Working Partnerships USA
Founded in 1995, Working Partnerships USA is a community organization bringing together the power of grassroots organizing and public policy innovation to drive the movement for a just economy. We build the capacity of workers, low-income neighborhoods and communities of color to lead and govern. Based in Silicon Valley, we tackle the root causes of inequality and poverty by leading collaborative campaigns for quality jobs, healthy communities, equitable growth and a democracy that works for all. We are co-founders of Silicon Valley Rising, a community-labor coalition work to inspire the tech industry to build an inclusive, middle class.