Anneka Henry has held a variety of leadership roles fostering the rights of individuals and creating institutions to better meet their needs. She was the president and founder of the Girl Up chapter at her high school. Girl Up, an organization supported by the United Nations, works to provide resources to girls in developing countries so they are educated, healthy and safe in their communities. In addition to establishing her school’s chapter, Ms. Henry coordinated the first Girl Up Summit in Portland, Oregon.
As a student at Southern Oregon University, Anneka Henry held the role of student government secretary, helped coordinate a social justice conference, and lobbied to increase education funding. She also advocated passage of the Equal Housing Opportunity bill with the Ashland City Council.
Having transferred to Portland State University (PSU) in 2016, Ms. Henry continues her advocacy efforts. She held a leadership role fundraising for Bradley Angle, a local domestic violence shelter. She has also participated in the Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics and volunteered with the Kids First Project and Vital Voices, organizations dedicated to fostering leadership opportunities for young women.
