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Taking Care of Our Future

How one artist got involved with the Oregon legislative session

Alexandra Koetje (she/her) is a through and through Oregonian. She was born-and-raised in Corvallis, currently lives in Portland, and is pretty sure she never wants to leave — it is her home.

The ACLU of Oregon was lucky to work with Alexandra on a suite of stunning illustrations to support our advocacy work during the 2025 Oregon legislative session.

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Our Communications Associate, Kennedy (they/them), is Alexandra’s roommate. So, the two sat down together in their shared kitchen to discuss more about the artist, her work and process, and how she stays resilient while lawmakers draft bills that could fundamentally change her life and the lives of those she loves.

You can see some of Alexandra's designs on our 2025 Legislative Hub and on her portfolio website.

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