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Justin Avellar
Board Chairperson
Justin is our in-house lawyer and board chair who helps oversee our organization's structure and governance.
About Justin
Seattle is my adopted home. I grew up outside New York City and have lived in New Orleans, Chicago, and Manhattan before my wife and I decided to move to her home — the PNW. I love it here. It’s beautiful and the people here have a focus on the community and environment that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the country.
I was drawn to the NE Seattle Tool Library almost immediately after moving here. Between Josh’s magnetism and a friendly community doing such awesome work, I was hooked.
When I’m not working or volunteering, I enjoy gardening, cooking, and outdoor activities with my wife and dogs.