Meet the staff at Springfield Eugene Tenant Association who run our day-to-day operations by assisting, educating, and empowering tenants in our community. If you are interested in joining our team, visit our careers page to view open positions!


Tim Morris (he/him)
Executive Director

Tim Morris is a founding member of the Springfield Eugene Tenant Association and transitioned into the role of Executive Director in March 2021. Tim has been fighting for economic stability, equitable rights, and housing accessibility for years and has served his community in various ways; cultivating several growing local non-profits, participating on several local and statewide boards and committees, and serving as the EWEB Commissioner for Wards 1 & 8. In his spare time, Tim practices the piano, plays video games, and enjoys spending time in nature surrounding our local area. Tim lives in Downtown Eugene.

Nick Aguayo (he/him)
Hotline and Deputy Director

Nick Aguayo moved to Oregon from the Midwest in 2015. Before working with SETA, Nick supported students' transitions to adulthood through his work in residence life in collegiate settings. Nick likes to volunteer with political campaigns that fight for working families and labor unions. Nick lives in Eugene with his partner and dog, Sasha, and spends his spare time playing board/video games, enjoying the outdoors, and finding great local eateries.

Raisa Lebrun (she/her)
Tenant Education Director

Raisa Lebrun moved to Oregon from Maine in 2016. Before joining SETA, Raisa was involved in the social work field, which includes several years of directly supporting Lane County residents to help maintain their housing.  Raisa lives in Eugene with her best friends and enjoys being outdoors, trying new food, and creating art.

Alec Souza (any pronouns)
Tenant Education Specialist

Alec Souza has been living and renting in Eugene since moving to the city from Southern California in 2019. A proponent of equity and helping the underserved, Alec has worked in organizations assisting and advocating for oppressed and disadvantaged groups across Oregon and California for years before coming to SETA. Alec loves to cook, camp, read, and play nerdy games with his fiancée and friends.
 

Callee Ackland (she/her)
Tenant Hotline Support Specialist

Callee Ackland is a local renter who dreams of someday owning a little witchy cottage homestead. She previously served in the military, then founded a refillery shop & leftist community space in South Dakota, before moving to Oregon and joining SETA. As a former unhoused youth, she is deeply passionate about housing security and youth development. In her free time, Callee enjoys volunteering with SMART Reading, hosting a supper club, and making soap.

Jolene Aiken (she/her)
Tenant Hotline Support Specialist

Jolene Aiken attended the University of Oregon and graduated in 2011. Before joining SETA, Jolene worked for several years in social services, including a few years as a housing navigator and case manager at a few different non-profit agencies. Jolene has lived in Eugene, Portland, Salem and Honolulu, Hawaii and is currently living in Eugene again with her spouse and kids. She enjoys spending time with her family, baking, cooking and attending concerts with friends.
 

Emily Vastano (she/her)
Grants and Development Coordinator

Emily Vastano relocated to Eugene from California in 2018 to attend the University of Oregon. Before joining SETA, Emily was involved in marketing and grant-making work in the 4J school district. She cares deeply about the Springfield/Eugene community and increasing housing accessibility and equity. Emily lives in Eugene with her friends and enjoys spending time outside, reading books, watching movies, playing the flute, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.