Councilmember Eddie Lin's Staff

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Stephanie was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee and moved to Seattle in 2012. She has nearly a decade of experience working on affordable housing policy, advocacy, and communications, including at the City of Seattle's Office of Housing. In addition, Stephanie has developed and taught courses about urban planning and architecture for K-12 students throughout King County. 

Stephanie holds a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor of Arts in Fiction Writing and Cultural Studies from Columbia College Chicago. Stephanie is the proud daughter of Filipino immigrant parents and lives car-free in Squire Park with her husband and two young children.

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Garrett joins the District 2 Office with a passion for making government work better for all Seattleites. He has over a decade of experience serving in all levels of government, running advocacy and political campaigns, and leading teams in the nonprofit sector. Throughout his career, he has worked on a wide range of issues including housing, public health, LGBTQ+ rights, supports for refugees and asylum seekers, natural resources, and parks and recreation.

Garrett received his Bachelor of Science from Boston University and studied government and human security at Johns Hopkins University. Outside of his work at the City, Garrett serves on the Board of Directors of the Associated Recreation Council, Garfield Super Block Coalition, and provides volunteer coaching with various community organizations. Garrett and his partner can often be found walking their dog Jackie Kennedy around one of Seattle’s beautiful parks in the South End or Central District.

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A lifelong Seattle resident, Thaddaeus Gregory brings vital experience in land use, real estate, and environmental law to Councilmember Lin's team. Thaddaeus grew up in southeast Seattle where he developed a deep appreciation for its vibrant green spaces, diverse neighborhoods, and strong sense of community. He received his B.A. from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and his J.D. from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining City Hall, Thaddaeus spent half a decade as a land use lawyer where he represented a broad array of clients and engaged on critical housing and commercial projects throughout the region.

He is excited to combine his heart for service, pragmatic mindset, and extensive knowledge of land use to drive positive outcomes for Seattle’s community members during the One Seattle Plan comprehensive plan update.

In 2023, Thaddaeus was named a Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyer by the National Black Lawyers, and in 2024 earned a position on Best Lawyer’s “Best lawyers in America: Ones to Watch” list in land use and zoning law.

Thaddaeus is a musician and athlete, and serves on the boards of Benefits Law Center and Rainier Scholars. In his free time, he enjoys exploring our local national and state parks, as well as enthusiastically supporting Seattle’s iconic professional sports teams!