Our Team
Staff
Meet the team that keeps things moving at Orcas Senior Center. Our staff brings heart, experience, and a deep commitment to helping Orcas Islanders age well and stay connected.
Lena Kassa (she/her)
Edy Hansen (she/her)
Travis King (he/him)
Operations Manager
Program Manager
Facility Manager
Learn more about Lena.
Born and raised in Eastern Washington, Lena brings over 12 years of nonprofit experience and moved to Orcas Island in 2016 with her husband and their cat. She’s passionate about supporting community through her work at Orcas Senior Center, helping ensure that seniors and adults with disabilities can age well and stay connected. You can reach Lena at (360) 919-9312 or Lena@orcasseniors.org.
Learn more about Edy.
Originally from Hawaii, Edy has called Orcas Island home for over 20 years. She raised three daughters here—each a graduate from Orcas Island High School and Western Washington University. Edy is passionate about creating engaging and meaningful programs for the Orcas Senior Center, bringing fun, connection, and engagement to the community. You can reach Edy at (206) 413-6167 or Edy@orcasseniors.org.
Learn more about Travis.
Travis, a stage actor with a degree in theatre, moved from Spokane to Orcas Island in 2016 and has been active in the local theatre scene ever since. Also a visual artist and experienced in professional maintenance, he enjoys sailing his boat “King’s Ransom” and brings a hands-on approach to island living. You can reach Travis at (206) 413-6156 or Travis@orcasseniors.org.
Board of Directors
Our board is made up of islanders who care deeply about community well-being. Through leadership and oversight, they help ensure that Orcas Senior Center continues to grow, thrive, and serve those who count on us.
Suzette Lamb
To Be Announced
Darcey Miller
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Learn more about Suzette.
Suzette moved to Eastsound with her husband in 2020 and brings a background in nonprofit work as a licensed psychotherapist specializing in attachment, trauma recovery, and parenting. Originally from Texas and raised in an Air Force family, she’s excited to help strengthen services for all islanders while enjoying life on Orcas—especially cooking, gardening, and fishing for kokanee. You can reach Suzette at president@orcasseniors.org.
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Learn more about Darcey.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Darcey Miller moved to West Seattle in 1999 and has been involved with the Orcas Island community since 2017. A longtime volunteer with Orcas Senior Center, she now serves as board secretary and is especially passionate about event planning, fundraising, and community connection.
Jordan Actkinson
George Eberle
Steve Evans
Treasurer
Learn more about Jordan.
Jordan and his wife Kim, along with their five children, relocated from Texas to Orcas in June 2025. A UT Austin graduate with an MBA, Jordan built a 25-year career in wholesale wine and spirits, eventually owning and selling a distribution company. His finance and administration experience spans law, farming, tech, and medical staffing. Past nonprofit roles include Treasurer of a Dallas preschool and Business Manager at Orcas Center.
Learn more about George.
After retiring from a 30-year career as a first responder with the Daly City Fire Department, George and his wife, Karen, made Orcas Island their home in 2000, drawn by its quiet beauty and relaxed pace of life. An active volunteer ever since, George is passionate about ensuring Orcas Senior Center remains a safe, welcoming space filled with preparedness, connection, and fun.
Learn more about Steve.
Steve honed his island life on Vashon Island for 13 years, where his career as a patent lawyer brought him to work with nonprofits including Northwest Harvest and Vashon Community Care. Caring for his mother post-stroke deepened his understanding of elder needs. He now brings his legal expertise, nonprofit experience, and personal insight to his role as an OSC Board member on Orcas Island.
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