SETA relies on and is grateful for the expertise and passion of our volunteer-run Board of Directors to achieve our mission. If you are interested in joining our Board, please submit this application.

Sean - Board President

Sean (he/him) joined the SETA board in 2024. He is a staff attorney at Oregon Law Center - Lane County Legal Aid, where he represents low-income tenants in housing matters and survivors in family law matters. He also assists qualified applicants with criminal expungements. Sean grew up in Seattle and has been a renter in Eugene since moving here in 2018. Some of his joys include spending time with the people and pets in his life, exploring new places, and identifying birds in his backyard.

Dylan - Board Vice President

Dylan is a community organizer and union leader based in Eugene, Oregon who works at the intersection of climate, labor and housing. Currently, he works for a nonprofit supporting climate justice policy at the national level, focusing on transitioning homes and buildings to safe, affordable and renewable energy. He is the co-founder and Board President of the Breach Collective, a worker-led non profit, an elected leader within his staff union, Progressive Workers Union, and an appointed Board Member of the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA). When he is not working, he likes to read, play music, hike and camp, and spend time with his dogs.

Jeff - Board Treasurer

Jeff joined the SETA board in 2022. He currently works for SquareOne Villages, an alternative shelter provider and cooperative housing developer based in Eugene. Jeff relocated to Eugene in 2018 after previously living here from 2013-14. Jeff is a renter and is excited to help promote local renters' rights and interests.

Jackie - Board Secretary

Jackie (she/her) has been a Eugene renter for the past decade, and a renter for her entire adult life. She previously served on the City of Eugene’s Renters Protection Committee from 2019-2021 and advocates for accessible and affordable housing as a basic human right. She passionately supports SETA’s mission and vision and strives to support tenants through a wide range of advocacy. She is an avid reader, crafter, gardener, rock hounder, and general outdoor enthusiast with two amazing school-aged children

Kevin - Board Member

Kevin is an activist and community organizer who has rented in Eugene since 2010. His lived experience includes being no-cause evicted and having to face many challenges in our housing crisis. He works for a nonprofit that provides industry support for affordable housing developers and homeless service providers. Named one of Eugene Weekly’s best local Hellraisers (2014), Kevin is a founding board member of SETA and is passionate about creating change in our community. He likes gardening, camping, and history podcasts.

Ary - Board Member

Ary (they/them) has been renting in Eugene since they moved to go to the University of Oregon. Later, they went back to school and earned a Masters's in Political Science to gain more insight into politics and advocacy from an academic level. They also have spent time learning both subjects on a practical level through working with various non-profits to try to better the lives of their fellow Oregonians. That assistance is everything from lobbying to get better training and laws for private agency caregivers to helping Planned Parenthood create a festival to help teach kids civics. They are looking forward to working with SETA to help their fellow renters.

Ryan - Board Member

Ryan (he/him) has been a renter for his entire adult life and is passionate about housing issues. He believes that housing is possibly the most important social determinant of health and wealth and he co-founded SETA in an effort to better our community and keep people in their homes. He has been deeply involved in advocacy efforts and is fired up about building political power for tenants. Ryan, his partner, and their two adorable cats live in an apartment in West Eugene.

Daena - Board Member

Daena "DW" Wallace has been a renter in Eugene for 8 years, with the first 3 years navigating property management companies before her current living situation. She is a consultant and founder of DW Admin Solutions, and also serves as the Housing Program Coordinator for the Black Tenant Empowerment Network at the Black Cultural Initiative. For 6 years, while based in Eugene, she worked remotely, supporting governance and compliance for more than 120 co-ops, HOAs, and shared-equity housing communities. Outside of work, she loves live music and enjoys hiking Oregon's scenic trails.

 

Zack - Board Member

Zack Taylor (he/him) is a finance and operations professional. He joined the Springfield Eugene Tenant Association board to bring his experience in the private sector into service of the local community. Zack is passionate about helping people navigate complex systems, strengthening community resources, and supporting equitable solutions to the challenges renters face. He loves reading fiction, being outside camping or hiking, and DIY projects. Zack is proud to contribute to SETA’s work advocating for renters throughout the community

 

 

Laura - Board Member

Laura (She/Her) is a clinical mental health counseling graduate student attending online at Eastern Oregon University. She has been a renter in the Springfield-Eugene area since 2016. Laura is also the owner/cofounder of Fourth Space Network, LLC, a local event and production company. Her passion is in collaborating to build and create safe and inclusive spaces and community networks. She has also experienced housing and food insecurity in early adulthood and understands the importance of fair and equitable housing. In her free time, she likes to hang out with her partner and yellow lab, "Nibbles". She also enjoys birding, reading, and being outdoors.