Membership

Honoree

Wynter Eddins

She/Her | Executive Director
Company: Founder of Simply Youth Institute
Moved Here from: Granada Hills, CA on January 2024
Why did you move here?

I moved here to expand services from Los Angeles County to Lane County to connect young people ages 14-24 to their community through creative expression, career exploration, financial wellness, and mentorship. I moved to Eugene for peace, love, and personal growth in God.

What is one thing that you need/want from a community right now?

Folks that would like to invest in uplifting the youth. I would like to connect with more Black professionals and continue to build a strong Black community in Eugene, OR.

What kind of civic connection are you interested in making?

I am interested in collaborating with leaders, students, mentors, and families, all to work strategically to uplift and reconnect/engage the youth.