CONTACT: Nikki Fisher | Nikki.Fisher@OR.KidGovernor.org

Save the Date: The Annual Inauguration Ceremony of the 2025 Oregon Kid Governor January 16th at 11:30 a.m.

SALEM, OR - Rosie Lanenga, a fifth grader at Riverdale Grade School, will be sworn in as Oregon’s Kid Governor on January 16th at 11:30 a.m. PST.

Watch the event live at here: https://or.kidgovernor.org/inauguration 

Rosie was elected by Oregon fifth graders from across the state and will focus on her platform addressing climate change. Her three-point plan includes:

1. Act in your home
2. Class meetings
3. Taking time to share your knowledge 

You can watch Rosie's winning video here.

The other six finalists for Oregon Kid Governor will serve at the Oregon Kid Governor’s cabinet members. They will also be sworn in at the ceremony. 

1. Desmond, Bullying, Springville Elementary School in Portland.
2. Jordyn, Raising Awareness Against Discrimination and Racism, John Wetten Elementary in Gladstone.
3. Ryker, Helping Families in Poverty, Bonny Slope Elementary in Beaverton.
4. Saanvi, Reducing Homelessness and Providing Basic Amenities to the Unhoused, Paul L. Patterson Elementary School in Hillsboro. 
5. Syon, Preventing Mental Illness, Jacob Wismer Elementary School in Portland.
6. Teegan, Inclusion in Team Sports Helps Traumatized Children, Rosland Elementary School in LaPine. 

Because of capitol construction, the event is not open to the public. If you have questions related to the event, please reach out to the Oregon Kid Governor Coordinator Nikki Fisher at Nikki.Fisher@OR.KidGovernor.org.