Leadership Bio

Name: Elisa Dozono

Commission function: Commissioner

Represents: Multnomah County

Professional Experience: Elisa J. Dozono is a fourth-generation Portlander and an attorney with Miller Nash law firm, where she specializes in business and intellectual property litigation and government relations. She has more than 11 years experience in communications management and government relations. Elisa has served as corporate media manager for the Port of Portland, communications director for former Portland Mayor Vera Katz, and media relations director for former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber. She is a columnist with the Asian Reporter and has worked as a news producer for Portland’s KATU television.

Elisa received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Boston University’s College of Communications. She earned her law degree and certificate in general business law from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, where she was also a member of the Business Roundtable. Elisa also externed for the Honorable Ann Aiken of the U.S. District Court.

Her deep roots in the community and her professional experience in the public and private sectors have prepared her well for the responsibilities of a commissioner.

Organizations/Affiliations

Democratic Party of Oregon, Finance Chair, since 2007
Japan America Society of Oregon, Board of Directors, since 2007
NW District Association, 1997-1998
Oregon Business Association, Transportation Committee, since 2006
Oregon Women Lawyers, since 2006
Oregon Minority Lawyers Association, since 2006
Portland City Club