08/12/2026
This spring, CoEd student Anastasia Rigby, had the honor of serving as Oregon's Parent Family Representative at Strolling Thunder 2026, a national early childhood advocacy event organized by ZERO TO THREE in Washington, D.C. Anastasia traveled to Capitol Hill with her family and met with Oregon's congressional delegation to advocate for federal investment in birth-to-five programs, child care, and family support. She had a personal meeting with Representative Bonamici, and the chance to speak with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol rally. Anastasia said of the experience: "I feel like my time at OSU has really helped shape the way I think about education, advocacy, and community, and I just wanted to share this milestone with you. It felt connected to everything I'm working toward with my degree." Congrats on your hard work Anastasia and for advocating for Oregon's children!