About Mary

A Proven Advocate for Rural Oregon

Mary Doyle is an educator, community leader, and advocate for working families. Raised with the belief that everyone deserves dignity, opportunity, and a fair voice in government, Mary understands firsthand the challenges facing rural communities: limited economic mobility, rising healthcare costs, and a lack of representation in Washington.

Career in Education & Leadership

With years of experience in education, administration, & teaching, Mary has led initiatives focused on:

• Culturally inclusive practices

• Restorative justice approaches

• Student support services

• Athletics oversight and equitable resource allocation

She has served as an Athletic Director and Student Services Coordinator, ensuring safe, supportive environments for students across diverse backgrounds. Her leadership in school operations, instructional support, and community engagement has strengthened public education systems across Oregon.

Mary holds:

• Professional Administrative Licensure from University of Oregon

• Master’s in Teacher Education from Eastern Oregon University

• Bachelor’s degree in International Studies Focus on EU Economics, Policy, & French
  from Portland State University

Her academic background informs her understanding of global policy, economics, and diplomacy — skills that are essential in Congress.

Experience Across Local Industries

Mary’s roots run deep in the hardworking culture of this district. She brings experience from:

• United States Forest Service stewardship of public lands & wildfire resiliency

• Grocery and retail sales understanding frontline workforce realities

• Restaurant and hospitality work including high volume and fine dining

• Ski industry and recreation supporting tourism-based economies in rural regions working ski patrol and restaurant work
  
  

She knows what it means to stretch a paycheck, work seasonal jobs, and hustle to make ends meet — because she’s lived it.

Housing & Small Business Insight

Mary has managed short-term rental listings for primary and investment properties, giving her hands-on understanding of:

• Housing affordability pressures

• Regulatory impacts on local communities

• Sustainable tourism

• Economic development opportunities

This experience positions her to advocate for balanced, thoughtful housing policy.

Commitment to Rural Representation

For too long residents of Oregon’s 2nd District have felt unheard and overlooked. Mary’s campaign centers on:

• Accountability and transparency

• Protecting water, land, and agricultural heritage

• Expanding rural healthcare access

• Supporting local economies and small businesses

• Strengthening democratic participation
  
  

She shows up — not just during election season — and listens. Mary believes good representation requires being present, accessible, and honest.

Commitment to Strong Economies and Communities

Doyle has built her career on strengthening the labor movement and ensuring that working people have a powerful voice in the policies that shape their lives. As a Building Site Representative and Executive Board Member for the Bend Education Association, and as an Executive Board Member of the Oregon Education Association, she has led efforts to protect collective bargaining rights, secure fair wages, and expand access to affordable, high-quality healthcare for educators and their families. Serving as a Representative Assembly Delegate at both the state and national levels, she has championed priorities aligned with the Working Families Party and the AFL-CIO—from fair taxation and strong public services to economic democracy and dignity for all workers. Her union leadership is grounded in a core belief: when working families thrive, communities become more just, more resilient, and more prosperous.

Why Mary Is Running

Democracy is healthiest when everyday people — not special interests — have a voice. Mary is running to:

• Restore trust in government

• Deliver real economic solutions

• Protect public lands and agriculture

• Ensure healthcare remains affordable and accessible

• Strengthen civic engagement across all communities
  
  

Her leadership is collaborative, grounded in data, and rooted in compassion.

A Representative Who Works for You

Mary Doyle brings a rare combination of professional experience, industry perspective, academic training, and community-based leadership. Her work ethic reflects the people she hopes to serve. This election isn’t about left vs. right — it’s about right vs. wrong. It’s about delivering practical results for the district, not partisan loyalty. Mary is ready to bring Eastern and Central Oregon the engaged, accountable, proactive representation it deserves.