Compassion & Choices improves care, expands options, and empowers everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. Introduction to Compassion & Choices: history, mission, vision including Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) history and Oregon's end-of-life options movement. Primer on the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, including requirements and data about who utilizes the law. Highlight the importance of end-of-life planning. You can learn more about Compassion and Choices here
Chris Riley rejoined Compassion & Choices in July 2022. Previously, she had been part of the 2014 California death with dignity campaign. Chris brings over 25 years of community organizing, strategic planning, and social activism across issues of women’s rights, economic justice and LGBTQ civil rights to her work. She’s consulted for dozens of political campaigns and organizations, and served as Field Director for both MassEquality and Equality California. In her spare time, Chris serves as an impact producer for documentary films including The Genius of Marian, God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines and Our Time Machine.