Derecka Mehrens

Derecka Mehrens has over 20 years of experience in organizing and leadership roles, currently serving as Executive Director and Special Projects Lead at Working Partnerships USA since November 2008. Previously, Derecka held the position of Organizing Director at the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council from November 2008 to December 2012. Prior roles include Director at California ACORN (2004-2008), San Jose Head Organizer at San Jose ACORN (2001-2004), and Field Organizer at Oregon ACORN (2000-2001). Derecka earned a BA in International Studies, History, and Sociology from the University of Oregon (1995-2000) and attended St. Mary's Academy in Portland, OR (1991-1995).