T'Naya Ramirez

“Leadership is rooted in community, commitment, and care — and today, we pause to both honor and welcome.” With Deep Gratitude to Violet Lavatai We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Violet Lavatai for 11 years of dedicated service on the Benson East Board. Violet’s leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to resident governance have helped shape Benson East into the strong, community-centered housing model it is today. Her work has supported tenant voice, protected affordability,...

Tenant Organizers & Advocates (TOA) is proud to announce that T’Naya Ramirez—business startup consultant, public speaker, and social justice advocate—has added a new title to her work: published author. Her debut book, Trauma’s Got Jokes , is a raw, darkly humorous exploration of lived experience and survival. Through deeply personal storytelling, T'Naya examines recurring themes of poverty, trauma, abuse, addiction, grief, parentification, and resilience, offering readers an unfiltered look...

Avenue5 tenants across Washington may have been charged unlawful fees and forced to sign lease terms that violate state law. If you rented from Avenue5, you could be part of a newly certified class action lawsuit. Learn if you qualify, what the case is about, and how to protect your rights.