SETAC Announces Restructure; Mike Owens to Oversee Daily Operations Jerry Jones - Out & About Puerto Vallarta
go to original August 10, 2023

Mike Owens, a local business owner, is now serving as a volunteer operations director for SETAC. He is pictured here with his dog, Riley. (O&APV)

Update: Vallarta’s SETAC Sets New Course, New Services and New Home in ZR (Out & About Puerto Vallarta)

SETAC, a non-profit provider of health and wellness services and programs for the LGBTQI+ community, has announced operational changes and a future move of the operations to Zona Romantica.

Changes include:
– New daily operations oversight
– New board of directors (coming soon)
– New financial reporting
– Offices to be relocated to Zona Romantica
– New staff member to focus on fund raising
– Revised mission and expanded services

Mike Owens, a local resident and Puerto Vallarta business owner (and long-time supporter of SETAC), will assume the role of Operations Director, managing the day-to-day operations of SETAC.

“This role is a volunteer position,” Owens said. “I will continue in this role until further organizational changes and employee hiring is completed. Paco Arjona will continue in the strategic role of Executive Director. Ed Thomas will continue as business consultant to the organization.”

Owens said they were waiting on regulatory approval before announcing the new board members, but that new members have been selected and are ready to begin serving once approval is granted.

The board of directors will oversee SETAC leadership to ensure long-term stability, financial transparency and work to expand the reach and services to Mexican Nationals, temporary/permanent residents of Vallarta and visitors to our community, Owens said.

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