Our Team

  • Shannon Garcia

    (she/her/ella/la)
    Spanish Speaking
    Clinic Director, Supervising Attorney

    I like helping to take away the mystery and anxiety of dealing with the IRS.

  • Rubi Tapia

    (she/her/ella/la)
    Spanish Speaking
    Program Coordinator

    I came to Legal Aid because I wanted to continue my work with Marginalized Communities who are often overlooked by the tax system.

  • Emma Thatcher

    (she/her)
    Staff Attorney

    Working at an LITC requires ongoing growth and collaboration to be able to address the unique problems our clients face. We are constantly learning and knowledge-sharing within Oregon’s close-knit LITC community , and beyond.

  • Eric Spencer

    (he/him)
    Staff Attorney

    I enjoy working with the Latinx community to share information about the tax rights of immigrants.