Admin by Design
Our Team
EMILY HENDERSON
Founder/Team Lead
Based in Forest Grove, Oregon, Emily Henderson is the founder of Admin by Design and the guiding force behind the team. Originally from Beaverton, Emily’s journey in real estate began as an administrative assistant with Mower Group Realty at Keller Williams. Over the next 3.5 years, she advanced rapidly—moving into transaction coordination, becoming a specialist in new construction systems, and eventually serving as operations manager.
In 2014, Emily earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management & Leadership from Portland State University, and by 2017, she became a Principal Broker and launched her own real estate services company. Since then, she’s coordinated thousands of transactions and worked alongside some of Oregon’s top-producing agents.
Emily thrives on systems, structure, and support. She’s passionate about creating streamlined processes that keep deadlines on track and agents focused on what they do best. A natural organizer and planner, she finds joy in helping others reach their full potential in an often fast-paced and challenging industry.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys life with her husband Zach, their son Ewan, and their Catahoula Leopard Dog, Pepper. She’s a big-time foodie who loves cooking, reading, wine tasting, and gathering friends and family together—often acting as the “connector” and planner of her social circle.
Described by those around her as thoughtful, supportive, and always one step ahead, Emily is currently embracing the balance of motherhood and entrepreneurship with grace. Her goal? To be a source of calm and confidence for her clients and team—bringing organization, clarity, and peace of mind to every transaction.
ASHLEY ODELL
TRANSACTION Manager
Ashley is based in Hillsboro, Oregon—her hometown—where she brings a calm, steady presence to the team as a Transaction Manager. With a strong eye for detail, a natural sense of organization, and excellent time management skills, she keeps transactions running smoothly from start to finish.
Raised around the real estate world thanks to her mom’s career as an agent, Ashley found her perfect fit in transaction coordination. Her love for computers, order, and helping others made it a seamless transition—and a role where she truly thrives.
Connection is at the heart of everything Ashley does. Whether she’s supporting an agent, a client, or a teammate, she’s always focused on making the process easier and more positive for those around her.
Outside of work, you’ll often find Ashley spending time with her dog, Buddy, roller skating, swimming, playing board games, or sketching with charcoal. She’s also known for her unique talents—like juggling—and for never having broken a bone!
Friends describe her as kind, trustworthy, fun to be around, and incredibly detail-oriented. Her personal goal? To make the people she interacts with feel seen, supported, and maybe even smile a little more—because sometimes, that’s the biggest impact of all.
MATY TRACEY
TRANSACTION Manager
Originally from Templeton, California, Maty now calls Beaverton, Oregon home. With a background in both the real estate and wine industries, she brings a unique blend of professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail to her role as Transaction Manager.
Maty’s journey into real estate started young—she became a homeowner at just 17. While the experience was overwhelming at first, it sparked a passion for the process and a desire to help others navigate it with confidence and clarity. Since then, she’s been dedicated to supporting clients and agents through seamless, well-managed transactions.
With a Bachelor of Science degree and a strong foundation in customer care, Maty is known for her approachable nature, her deep knowledge of real estate, and her ability to bring calm to what can often be a stressful process. She believes in the power of small, positive interactions—and shows up every day aiming to be that kind of presence for others.
Outside of work, Maty is an adventurer at heart. She enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, camping, habitat gardening, and spending time with her husband and dogs. She once trained wild mustangs and has a personal library in her home—though she swears she reads only sometimes.
Friends describe her as adventurous, compassionate, and full of life. Her personal motto? “We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.”
JENIFER (JEN) MAYORGA
Listing Coordinator
Born and raised in Oregon, Jen proudly calls Hillsboro home—after years spent in the nearby communities of Beaverton and Aloha. With a career that’s spanned higher education, coaching, fundraising, and now real estate, she brings a uniquely versatile skill set to every team she joins.
As a Listing Coordinator, Jen is a behind-the-scenes powerhouse, specializing in operations, CRM setups, workflow optimization, project management, marketing, and consultative sales.
Jen holds a BA in Communication and has continually invested in her development through coaching certifications, online courses in business and digital marketing.
Her journey into real estate was a bit serendipitous, but what’s kept her here is a genuine love for supporting agents and keeping the wheels of the business turning. She’s motivated by growth—both in herself and others—and is passionate about helping people operate from a place of purpose and strength. As a former coach, she deeply believes in the transformative power of human potential.
Outside of work, Jen runs a resale clothing business and virtual assistant venture, and spends as much time as possible with her children and friends. She’s also passionate about how children learn, the future of education, and sustainability in the fashion industry.
A few fun facts? Jen once worked at a popular Portland radio station—yes, she even donned the mascot costume at events (with only a little regret). She’s lived in Boston, backpacked through South America for six weeks, and reads the Federalist Papers in her spare time—for fun.
Her personal motto, inspired by Camus, speaks to her resilient and hopeful nature: “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.”
