SECO Staff Members

Steve Thao, Executive Director

Yee “Steve” Thao has extensive experience working and leading nonprofit organizations. His work entails social justice, environmental justice, youth development and health equity from Minnesota to California. He is passionate about working in the community and utilizing media as a powerful force for social and community change. He has lived in the  Eastside for nearly 20 years and enjoys music, fishing and traveling as his pastimes. He has traveled to 62 countries and believes that sharing great ideas from around the world  makes our communities better; and understanding and appreciating other cultures creates greater empathy and compassion for all individuals.

Community Organizer

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Board Members

Brandon Griffin, Vice President

Therese Scherbel Secretary

Tom Dimond

John Slade

Marvalyne Tripp

Zander Sellie

Shoua Yang

Kudu Jaafaru

Aisha Williams

Starr Pate

Abdi Barkat

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Why do I serve the Board? 

"I have been a resident of the Conway neighborhood since 1998. My husband and I raised our two daughters here. I have served on the Southeast Community Organization board for the past few years and I wanted to continue serving because I think it is important to be involved in the community. I'm involved in coordinating membership and engagement at the Conway community garden and serving on the environmental committee. I'm also a strong advocate in improving public information and communications so that our neighbors are aware of issues that affect Conway, Eastview, Battle Creek, and Highwood." 
Therese Scherbel