Board Members
Juan Carlos Valle
President
A native of Mexico, Juan Carlos completed Advanced Studies in Public Administration at the UO. He worked for the City of Eugene and is currently employed by the U.S. Social Security Administration. Juan Carlos has also volunteered for Toys for Tots, Birth To Three, EWEB, Lane County, Food for Lane County, and United Way/ Combined Federal Campaign. He is Vice-Chair of the Eugene Police Commission, and active member of the United Coalition of Color (UCC).
Shonna Sedgwick Butler
Treasurer
Shonna is employed by the Oregon University System Chancellor's Office as a Budget and Fiscal Analyst. She earned a Master of Public Administration at the UO. She has also served as a volunteer for Buena Vista Spanish Immersion School, Children's Miracle Network, Grandma's House, Security First Child Care Center, United Way/State Employee Campaign, American Cancer Society, Food for Lane County, ARC of Lane County, and Pearl Buck Center.
Maria Thomas
Secretary
Maria Thomas is the liaison for minority youth at the Lane County Department of Youth Services.
Maria Marcyk
Member
Maria is employed by the Oregon Courts as a Spanish certified interpreter . A native of Ecuador, Maria worked with Hispanic families as a bilingual advocate for Head Start of Lane County as well as volunteering for events such as Project Connect for the homeless.
Howard Hudson
Member
Howard works as an immigration and family law attorney in Eugene. He has served as a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters in California, has volunteered or supported various community groups including Habitat for Humanity (Texas), Legal Aid Services of Oregon - Farmworker Office, and the American Immigration Lawyers' Association Citizenship Day. He particularly enjoys helping clients achieve citizenship and speaking to student or civic groups about civil rights.
Kim Olson
Member
A longtime resident of the city, Kim holds a Criminal Justice degree, and currently serves as a volunteer with the Eugene Police Department providing support for EP AL and Safety Town youth camps, Homeless Connect, Mano a Mano, National Night Out, Prevention Convention, and various other activities.
Amy Bray
Member
Amy Bray has worked with adults with developmental disabilities for nearly a decade. She earned her BA degree from the University of Oregon and has volunteered as the Spanish-speaking liaison for the Emerald Family Down Syndrome Network and as a committee chairperson for Fiesta Latina.
