Stephanie Clark (she/her)
State Archivist
Stephanie Clark is the State Archivist and Director of the Oregon State Archives, and has been part of the State Archives since 2012. A native Oregonian, Stephanie has always loved the Archives, interning there in 2004 as an undergraduate. Stephanie has a passion for increasing public access to government records. Instead of waiting for citizens to come to the Archives, it is her mission to take the records to the citizens of Oregon, engaging with them in ways that are the most meaningful to them. She is a frequent presenter of records management best practices to public officials in cities, counties, state agencies, and special districts across Oregon. Stephanie is a Certified Records Manager and received her Master’s in Library and Information Science from Simmons College in 2008. When not at work, Stephanie enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, and spending time in the outdoors with her son.
Director, Audits Division
Steve is the Audits Division Director for the Oregon Secretary of State. The Audits Division conducts audits to protect the public interest and improve Oregon government. The Audits Division performs several types of audits, including financial statement, compliance, performance, and information technology audits. Additionally, the division provides oversight of municipal auditors in Oregon, it administers the Government Accountability Hotline, and it generates Letters of Assurance for the bond community, State Treasurer, and other state agencies. The division’s audits are conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards as published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Before his appointment to Audits Division Director, Steve served in auditing and administrative leadership roles at the Oregon Department of Revenue, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and at the Oregon Secretary of State. Steve has also served on several governance and oversight committees with numerous organizations, including with the Oregon State Bar, Marion County, City of Salem, and Institute of Internal Auditors – Salem Chapter.
Steve lives in Salem with his wife Ellen and their two daughters. Outside of work, Steve can regularly be found shuttling his kids from one basketball practice to the next.
Director, Corporation Division
Eloisa is the Corporation Division Director for the Oregon Secretary of State. Her portfolio includes overseeing the Business Information Center, Office of Small Business Assistance, Uniform Commercial Code, Notary, and Business Registry. Her professional background includes policy making, leading statewide initiatives, local and rural community engagement, economic development, advocacy for Oregon businesses, and is a seasoned diversity, equity and inclusion professional.
Eloisa is committed to supporting the success of all Oregonians and is passionate about ensuring business owners have equitable access to critical resources to start, sustain, and thrive.
On Eloisa’s personal time, she enjoys being active and has a great love for outdoor adventures with family and friends.
Director, Elections Division
Dena is the State Elections Director and a dedicated public servant with over 17 years of comprehensive experience in election administration. With a profound expertise in election management and voter registration, she has played a pivotal role in upholding the integrity, transparency, and efficiency of elections across local, state, and national levels.
Throughout her career, Dena has managed a diverse range of responsibilities, including overseeing voter registration processes, training election workers, coordinating large-scale election operations, implementing advanced voting technologies, and operationalizing election policies. Known for her adaptability in navigating the evolving challenges of modern elections, she is also recognized for her collaborative approach to problem-solving, fostering effective partnerships and ensuring the seamless execution of election procedures.
Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys camping, undertaking DIY projects, and singing karaoke. A former roller derby athlete, you might also find her roller skating in her free time.
Human Resources Director
Tasha has served as the Secretary of State Human Resources Director since 2017 and is responsible for the Human Resources Division which supports the Agency in hiring and retaining a top-notch workforce. Areas of focus include workforce planning and recruiting, retention and employee engagement, affirmative action, protected leaves, classification and compensation, employee learning and development, performance management, employee relations and organizational development. Tasha has served in Oregon state service since 1998 with most of her career spent in the Human Resources profession. This is not an unfamiliar role for her as she has served as the HR Director for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Oregon Department of Forestry, and the Employment Department. Before coming to this role, she served as the Employee Relations, Labor Relations, and Litigation Manager for Oregon Department of Transportation. Tasha has a love for the culinary arts and enjoys spending time cooking and baking for her family and friends.
Director, Information Systems Division
The agency's Chief Information Officer, Chris manages all information technology resources by providing leadership and support to Secretary of State divisions in the planning, development, functionality, and maintenance of networks, computing resources, and Web applications. He draws on over 25 years of experience implementing and managing enterprise and integrated solutions in both the public sector (SoS, U.S. Air Force) and private sector (SAIC). The employees under Chris's direction provide an array of technical services, including project management, software development, and network, database and computer systems administration and support. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management and an Associate of Arts in Computer Science from the University of Maryland. Chris enjoys his downtime listening to his vinyl record collection, writing and playing music, and spending time with his wife and kids exploring Oregon's majestic beauty.