kevin aipopo

[Samoan & Black American]
[she/her, they/them, he/him]

Kevin Aipopo uses their platforms to interrogate systems of power, challenge normalcy, and uplift voices within their communities.

As the OPIC’s Policy Associate, Kevin powers the team's advocacy and research capacity. Kevin’s work stewards the coalition's advocacy efforts by monitoring Oregon’s political landscape, and coordinating student engagements. Previously, Kevin was the Programs Manager at Momentum Alliance where they established HEAL, a fine arts and social justice program for QTBIPOC youth. Kevin also served as the YEJA Community Organizer at OPAL Environmental Justice, leading a youth cohort that advocated for free public transportation.

Away from the office, Kevin is an avid gamer, a poet, and aspiring powerlifter.