BETH WOOTEN
Partnership for Safety and Justice
Portland,OR
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Operations Director
3 Years- Directed financial operations across a 501(c)3, affiliated 501(c)4, 527 PAC
- Managed budgeting, audits, payroll, grant compliance, benefits administration, lobby reporting, and finance projections to ensure financial integrity and regulatory adherence
- Coordinated staffing and agenda development for Leadership Team, Exec Committee, and Board meetings to facilitate strategic discussions and decision-making
Director of Operations
4 Years 6 Months- Actively participated in management and policy setting for busy public defender office
- Oversaw the growth from a staff of under 40 to over 70 employees to help meet the public defense staffing crisis
- Provided HR, operational, and financial oversight as well as executive administrative support for the Board of Directors
- Supervised legal support staff, HR, and social work team
- Ensured compliance with state contracts, county grants, and client trust accounts
Special Programs Coordinator
1 Year 1 Month- Coordinated logistics, community outreach, and application process for Alder Early College at David Douglas High School, enhancing access to educational opportunities through partnership with Bard College and Oregon Humanities.
Campaign Manager
7 Months- Secured the re-election of Rep. Susan McClain to House District 29. Created campaign finance reports, drafted campaign communications, and managed the staff team.
Executive Director
3 Years 11 Months- Led operations, finance, development, programming, and communications for Portland nonprofit empowering youth through creative expression.
- Consulted and instructed sister programs Girls Rock Charleston, SC, Girls Rock Bahrain, and Portland's Queer Rock Camp to enhance program effectiveness and reach.
Events Coordinator
5 Months- Coordinated logistics and developed programming for the annual FMC Policy Summit
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and maintaining service quality standards.
Education
Juris Doctorate
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Studio Art
Community Engagement
- Board Member, Finance Committee Member, and Volunteer: Synth Library Portland
- Former Legal Observer for Portland Chapter of National Lawyers Guild
- Former After School Tutor for Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization “Rise” program at David Douglas High School
- Hobbies: Oil Painting, Reading, Bird Watching, Record Collecting
Timeline
Finance and Operations Director
Partnership for Safety and Justice
07.2023 - 07.2026Read More
Director of Operations
Multnomah Defenders, Inc
12.2018 - 06.2023Read More
Special Programs Coordinator
Alder College
10.2017 - 11.2018Read More
Campaign Manager
State Representative Susan McClain
04.2016 - 11.2016Read More
Executive Director
Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls
11.2011 - 10.2015Read More
Events Coordinator
Future of Music Coalition
05.2011 - 10.2011Read More
University of Oregon School of Law
Juris Doctorate
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College of Charleston
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature and Studio Art
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