Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced two new hires in her office. She also announced the departure of two staff members.
The Democrat has appointed Abby Tibbs as Deputy Chief of Staff. Tibbs previously served as a lobbyist for Oregon Health & Science University. Brown also named Debbie Koreski as her Housing and Human Services Policy Advisor. Koreski is currently a lobbyist for Portland State University.
Meanwhile, economic advisor Vince Porter and Communications Director Kristen Grainger are leaving this month. Brown praised both Porter and Grainger in a statement.
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