Dan's leadership philosophy was shaped by his parents' contrasting worldviews—his mother, a Green Party member, and his father, a Republican. Rather than seeing these differences as obstacles, Dan learned to identify common ground while respecting diverse approaches to achieving shared goals – an attitude that shapes his leadership style. As Oregon's Attorney General, Dan is focused on strengthening community safety, protecting seniors and working families, and upholding Oregon's values and the rule of law. Dan attended Tigard High School and earned his undergraduate degree at Western Oregon University. He attended Willamette University Law School and was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2006. Dan spent 18 years in private practice working on consumer protection cases, and served in the legislature for a decade representing the City of Corvallis. In the legislature, Dan spent four years as Co-Chair of the Ways and Means committee before being elected Speaker of the House. His tenure as Speaker was marked by significant achievements and a commitment to advancing the health and economic well-being of Oregonians, from enacting the nation’s strongest abortion protections to unprecedented investments in Oregon’s semiconductor industry, education, and housing.

Phillip Kennedy-Wong is a public policy professional with over 20 years of experience lobbying at the state, local, and federal levels. He has worked for several nonprofit organizations throughout his career and served on nonprofit boards. He brings a strong understanding of nonprofit lobbying and planning advocacy programs. Phillip served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves while earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Lewis and Clark College. Upon graduating, he went to work right away as a field organizer on a political campaign during the 1992 presidential election. Getting the political bug, he proceeded to earn a Master of Science in public policy from Rutgers University and has never looked back in his public service career.