Our Team

Program Director

Judy supports the homesharing community in the mid-Willamette Valley. She has been an active member of the Eugene/Springfield community for more than 40 years.

Judy has a wide range of nonprofit experience, including more than 20 years in successful volunteer recruitment, program management, and leadership. She serves on the Board of the Springfield Public Library Foundation and enjoys working on its popular annual fundraiser, Books & Brew.

Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships

Ally joined HomeShare Oregon in 2023, bringing her passion for community development and a belief in the power of storytelling to connect people. She is a strategist, fundraiser and community builder with a 20+ year career that spans the art, nonprofit, government, and political sectors. She joined HomeShare Oregon because she shares similar values and hopes to build community that will provide the right mix of voices where all Oregonians can reach their full potential. Ally’s work and home life intersect often as she is a natural connection facilitator through and through.She believes in showing up for our land, community, and animals. When she isn’t working, Ally can be found hiking and camping with her family + friends alongside her husky. She is a lover of old growth trees, music, art, coffee, books, and all things food.

Director of Marketing & Communications

Asia holds a Bachelor’s of Arts from Loyola University Chicago, where she specialized in Advertising and Public Relations. Asia’s desire for global perspective led her to pursue a Master’s of Science in Marketing and International Management from the prestigious Henley Business School in the United Kingdom.

With an affinity for adventure and culinary delights, Asia loves exploring Portland’s vibrant foodie scene and working on her small bakery business, Golden Kolache, where she brings a taste of Texas to Portland with treats called “kolaches”. Whether it’s developing creative marketing strategies or curating a delectable menu for Golden Kolache, she approaches every challenge with enthusiasm!

Area Program Manager (Portland Metro)

The newest addition to the HomeShare Oregon team, Abigail came on board at the beginning of 2024 brimming with enthusiasm. A lifelong Oregonian, she is honored to connect with and support communities across the tri-county area where she grew up. With a passion for housing support and service to others, Abigail draws on her background in case management, community engagement, and education to forge connections and advance the mission of HomeShare Oregon.

With a passion for learning that continues beyond the workday, Abigail can usually be found working on a complicated craft project or learning a new hobby. She also loves movies, art, and enjoying the beautiful parks and scenery that Oregon has to offer.

Product Manager, HomeShare Online

Jason joins the team as he supports the mission of HomeShare Oregon and seeks to help people and make an impact wherever he can. He comes with a background in Product Ownership as well as Project Management. He has experience with focusing on significantly improving efficiencies and managing complex products.

In his spare time you can find him and his family somewhere among the northwest, exploring volcanos, finding a new waterfall trail, searching along the coast or getting lost in the forest. He loves to travel with his family, and hopes to do more in the future.

Social Media Coordinator

Jankrish holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from one of the Philippines’ most prestigious universities. Following graduation, he dedicated his efforts to environmental conservation, working with the Department of Natural Resources to protect and preserve ecosystems. Initially drawn towards a career as a marine biologist, he embarked on a three-year journey studying medicine before discovering his true passion for social media management.

As the Social Media Coordinator at HomeShare Oregon, Jankrish is eager to contribute his creativity to the team’s efforts. He strives to craft engaging content that informs and inspires, aiming to support the mission of HomeShare Oregon. When not strategizing social media campaigns, he can often be found indulging in a Netflix series or exploring the outdoors in search of cats and dogs in need of a friendly pat.

Executive Director

Savenia Falquist brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role as Executive Director of HomeShare Oregon. With a career spanning over two decades, she has distinguished herself as a leader in social justice, conflict resolution, and victim services. Her tenure as Executive Director of Community Mediation Services has been marked by transformative initiatives. Community Mediation Services piloted the Eviction Resolution Program for Clark County under SB 5160. Through development and implementation of a program that had never existed before, the program served over 7000 individuals to prevent evictions.

Savenia’s exemplary work has earned her prestigious accolades, including the 2007 FBI Director’s Award for her contributions to youth services and justice and the 2006 Juvenile Justice Professional Award. Her work in tribal grant consulting, where she has played a vital role in securing resources for tribal communities and providing peer grant reviewing services, underscores her commitment to empowering indigenous and vulnerable populations.

In addition, Savenia’s work on the Anti-Gun Violence Report for Washington State highlights her dedication to public safety and her impact on addressing and mitigating gun violence. Her visionary leadership and passion for creating safer, more harmonious communities drive her ongoing efforts to make a meaningful difference.

With a clear vision for affordable housing and the transformative potential of homesharing, Savenia is committed to pioneering innovative solutions that address the housing crisis. Her leadership aims to foster strong, supportive communities where everyone has access to affordable housing, and where homesharing becomes a vital, sustainable part of the solution.

Administrative Assistant

As a theatre major with a masters in education, Brooklyn is not shy when it comes to jumping in and getting involved. From animal shelters, real estate, classroom teaching, and local heritage nonprofits, Brooklyn loves to help people and get connected in the community. It is a natural fit to go from residential real estate to HomeShare Oregon as a means to continue working towards a solution for our current housing crisis. If she’s not working, you’ll find Brooklyn at home in the backyard garden, playing with her 1-year-old daughter, or out searching for the next perfect bite in Portland’s food scene.