Bi Women Empowered
Power Rooted in Community
Bi Women Empowered is a nonprofit based out of Portland Oregon with the sole purpose of empowering bisexual women and addressing the risk factors they face including bi-phobia, bi-erasure, and an increased risk of anxiety, depression, sexual assault and partner violence.
We provide bisexual women with education, resources and the community they need to THRIVE!
DON’T MISS
Join Our Spring Bi-Women’s Retreat!
Unite, Manifest, Flourish & Rise
May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Lincoln City, Oregon
In these times, true connection and community matter more than ever. Within community, we find safety. We find healing. We create space to grow and transform. If you’re a bisexual or queer-identifying woman grappling with feelings of isolation, uncertainty, or a longing for genuine connection, know that you are not alone. You deserve a community that truly sees, hears, and celebrates your unique LGBTQ+ experience—and our Spring Bi-Women’s Retreat is here for you.
Whether you’re stepping into the exploration of your bisexuality for the first time or have embraced your identity for a lifetime, this retreat is an invitation to meet, connect, and thrive alongside other women-identifying people who understand your journey.
Located on the breathtaking Oregon Coast in Lincoln City, our Spring Bi-Women’s Beach Retreat offers a sanctuary of sisterhood, support, and self-discovery. Come to laugh, learn, manifest change, and celebrate your authentic self in a space that is as dynamic and vibrant as the community we’re building.
This spring, give yourself the gift of belonging. Uncover new possibilities for connection and growth at the edge of the waves. Join us!
Meet Our Team
Take a moment to meet our team of badass bisexual women & LGBTQ+ activisits!
Annette Benedetti
President
Annette is the Editor in Chief of She Explores Life, a women’s sexual empowerment media website, an intimacy coach and host a queer women’s podcast Talk Sex with Annette! She is the founder of the PDX Bi Women’s Group and is passionate about empowering all women and fighting the patriarchal forces that lead to bi-erasure, bi-phobia, and the dangers and risk factors that plague all women.
Deanna Sheaffer
Treasurer
Bisexual, witchy queer gal who works in advocacy on the clock and off. Creator of spell bottles, candles, and other goods that can be found on her GotWitchyWithIt.com website. She strives to use her energy to spread positivity, awareness and tolerance.
Kate VanLooven
Secretary
Kate is bi/pan, married, has six kids, two dogs, and one cat. Kate is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Oregon (RE/MAX Select). Kate is excited to use this experience, along with her B.S. in Political Science, to serve the members of Bi Women Empowered as their Secretary. When Kate is not sitting behind her computer working on events or various projects for Bi Women Empowered, you can find her playing sound baths (as a certified sound healer PDXDeepVibes.com) and adventuring in Portland.
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Our Vision
Bi Women Empowered is a nonprofit based out of Portland, Oregon with the sole purpose of empowering bisexual women and addressing the risk factors they face including bi-phobia, bi-erasure, and an increased risk of anxiety, depression, sexual assault, and partner violence.
We provide bisexual women with opportunities to build community through online social events and groups as well as in-person annual events and retreats. We provide education and skill building through online education opportunities in the form of articles, classes, and seminars.
We help connect bisexual women, their partners, and allies with much needed resources through an online resource data base.
Launched on January 1st of 2023! Bi Women empowered in new but growing fast. Join us online and in person!
Our Mission
Provide bisexual women with education, resources and the community they need to THRIVE!
We seek to eliminate the risk factors plaguing the woman-identifying bisexual community including bi-phobia, bi-erasure, increased depression and anxiety, and sexual and physical violence.
We believe that providing bisexual women with a supportive community while helping them build resilience through educational and skill-building opportunities we can begin to make a difference.
Simultaneously we will begin to make a difference in the LGBTQ+ Community by increasing our visibility at events and gatherings both online and in person.
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