Andrea Valderrama (47)

Andrea Valderrama is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 47 . Appointed in March 2021 to fill a vacancy, she became the first Peruvian-American in the Oregon State Legislature and helped achieve a female majority in the House for the first time in state history. A first-generation Peruvian-American who grew up in poverty, she has lived in the district for nearly a decade and focuses on racial, economic, disability, and gender justice, advocating for affordable housing, education, healthcare, economic recovery, community safety, and climate resiliency. Notable achievements include serving as Deputy Majority Whip , Majority Whip , and roles on key committees such as Chair of the Joint Ways & Means Subcommittee on Human Services, Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Joint Addiction and Community Safety Response, House Committee on Rules, and House Committee on Education. She won re-election in 2022 and 2024.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon; Master of Public Administration from Portland State University .
• Political Experience:
  • Oregon House of Representatives, District 47 .
  • David Douglas School Board, Position 6 .
  • Policy Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon .
  • Outreach and Policy Advisor, City of Portland .
  • Extensive background in grassroots organizing, coalition building, policy, and budget advocacy.