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20 Oregonians Who Inspired Us in 2025

Published in The Oregonian, 12/31/25

Emily Purry, a blind Oregon surfer, discovered adaptive surfing at 40 and quickly earned a spot on Team USA Para Surfing. She credits surfing with restoring her confidence, a journey she shared on Peak Northwest.

Diversity Includes Disability

Published in Oregon Business, 3/31/20

Emily Purry explains INCIGHT’s corporate training program, Activate, designed to broaden the spectrum and destigmatize what inclusionreally means. 

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OP-ED: The missing piece in your company’s equity plans

Published in DJC-Oregon, 1/17/20

Emily Purry explains that we are all “6 years old” when it comes to uncomfortable topics. Diversity, equity, inclusion and access are words that are sparking some big conversations in the workplace right now, and thank goodness!

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Opinion: The missing piece in most companies’ equity plans

Published in Portland Business Journal, 2/7/20

Emily Purry explains how businesses can do far more good in the areas of DEIA.

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