Shannon Jones Isadore Explained

Shannon Jones Isadore is an American politician, psychotherapist, and healthcare clinic executive. A member of the Democratic Party, she has represented the 33rd district in the Oregon House of Representatives since September 2024.

Early life and education

Jones was raised in Portland.^[1] She grew up in the Albina district.^[2] Jones received her bachelor's degree from Clark Atlanta University and master's degrees from Loma Linda University.^[3] She is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

Career

Isadore previously worked as an investment broker.^[4] She is the founder of the Oregon Change Clinic.^[5] The clinic is focused on substance abuse recovery and specializes in working with African Americans and veterans in Portland.^[6] The Oregon Change Clinic operates a 37-bed mental health and drug facility in Portland's Lloyd District.

Oregon House of Representatives

She ran to represent the 33rd district in the Oregon House of Representatives in 2024 after incumbent Maxine Dexter chose to run for Congress. Her campaign was endorsed by former governor Kate Brown.^[7] She won the Democratic primary in May 2024.^[8] On September 27, 2024, she was appointed to serve the remainder of the Dexter's term following her resignation.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Edge . Sami . 2024-07-31 . Oregon lawmaker, a shoo-in to win Congressional seat, will resign from Legislature to give successor 4-month ‘on ramp’ . 2024-10-04 . Oregon Live . en . "Isadore is a Portland-raised Marine Corps veteran who founded and runs a treatment facility for substance use and mental health disorders.".
2. Web site: Deml . Jenna . 2024-06-02 . Candidate Shannon Jones Isadore on a new vision for House District 33 . 2024-10-03 . KOIN.
3. Web site: Wong . Peter . 2024-05-03 . Three Democrats seek open Oregon House seat in Northwest Portland . 2024-10-04 . PortlandTribune.com . en.
4. Web site: 2024-05-01 . WW’s May 2024 Endorsements: Oregon Legislature . 2024-10-04 . Willamette Week . en.
5. Web site: Fuentes . Carlos . 2024-05-22 . Healthcare clinic CEO Shannon Jones Isadore wins Democratic primary to represent Portland’s west side . 2024-10-04 . Oregon Live . en.
6. Web site: Wilson . Conrad . 2024-02-07 . Oregon pioneered a radical drug policy. Now it's reconsidering. . 2024-10-03 . NPR.
7. Web site: Botkin . Ben . 2024-05-09 . Three Democratic candidates run to replace Dexter in deep blue Portland district • Oregon Capital Chronicle . 2024-10-04 . Oregon Capital Chronicle . en-US.
8. Web site: Jaquiss . Nigel . 2024-05-22 . Shannon Jones Isadore Holds Healthy Lead in Portland’s Most Competitive Oregon House Race . 2024-10-04 . Willamette Week . en.
9. Web site: 2024-09-27 . Washington and Multnomah County commissioners appoint Shannon Jones Isadore to House District 33 . 2024-10-04 . Multnomah County . en.