EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Since joining HAC in January 2016, Corey has played nearly every staff role in the organization before becoming Executive Director in 2022. Prior to HAC, he spent several years as a digital media consultant at 50+1 Strategies, a data analyst at Rocket Lawyer, and an NBA scout for the Orlando Magic. He also had the good sense to get his MBA in Hawaii. An East Bay native, Corey spends his spare time staying active in San Francisco politics and cheering on Bay Area sports teams and the Oregon Ducks.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Gabrielle joined HAC as Deputy Director in January 2025 after spending the last 14 years working on local, state and federal nutrition, public health and agriculture policy issues. She has deep experience in working in and with local government and nonprofit organizations as an advocate, community organizer, and policy analyst. Prior to joining HAC, she founded and served as policy director for a New York City based advocacy nonprofit called Equity Advocates that works to address the underlying causes of hunger, poverty and food inequity through policy and systems change. A San Francisco native, she spends her spare time cooking elaborate meals, reading and spending time with her family.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Deborah joined HAC in October 2020, just in time for an extra-interesting election season! She previously served as External Relations Director for award-winning, Bay Area-based nonprofit Lava Mae and brings years of experience as a communications strategist to nonprofit and for-profit social innovators. A St. Louis native and Washington, D.C. expat, Deborah has called San Francisco home for two decades. In her free time she enjoys tennis, volunteering, and comedy of all kinds.

COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

Miles joined the team in September 2021 after spending a year as a Program Associate for sports-based youth development nonprofit Soccer Without Borders. Prior to joining HAC he attended the University of Redlands where he graduated with a degree in English with a minor in Race & Ethnic Studies. In his spare time, Miles enjoys playing pickup basketball, watching 90’s movies, and if he can wake up early enough, cheering on his favorite English Premier League club Manchester United.

SAN FRANCISCO ORGANIZER

Brianna joined the HAC team in September 2024, having recently earned her Master’s degree in Communication Studies from San Francisco State University. Her studies focused on social research and educational practices related to power, communication, and equity. Brianna is dedicated to volunteering and collaborating with communities to address their needs and foster safe, community-oriented spaces for all. Outside of work, she channels her creativity through hobbies such as thrifting, writing, and interior design, and enjoys spending time with her cat.

ADVOCACY AND POLICY MANAGER

Ali joined HAC in February 2022, having previously worked at San José Council member David Cohen’s office, Working Partnerships USA, and the South Bay Labor Council. An organizer at heart, they began their organizing work in the community colleges to create better living and working conditions for students, faculty, and staff across California. Ali also serves as an active member of the Santa Clara Democratic Party, and enjoys reading philosophy, rock climbing, yoga, and the company of their three cats.

GERSON CONSULTING

Randi is the Principal of Gerson Consulting, a boutique consultancy that provides strategic planning and project management services to real estate developers, businesses, and nonprofit organizations needing assistance with real estate assets.

AVALONBAY

Passionate about urban development, design, and place-making, Nora is a Development Director at AvalonBay Communities where she develops complex multifamily and mixed-use communities in San Francisco and around the Bay Area.

GENSLER

Holly is an architect with Gensler, a global architecture and design firm founded in San Francisco. Focused on multi-family residential design, she leads Gensler’s residential practice for the Pacific Northwest.

SCB

As a design architect at Solomon Cordwell Buenz, Jeremy focuses on residential, mixed-use, and urban design projects and also leads SCB’s San Francisco office in computational design, developing data-driven analysis tools to inform design decisions.

RICHMOND NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES

Nikki A. Beasley is the Executive Director of Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services (RNHS). With over 25 years in banking, she joined RNHS in 2016, doubling its rental portfolio and launching key initiatives. Nikki is a leading advocate in the Bay Area for homeownership, community revistment, and equitable programs. She serves on various boards and committees, addressing the wealth gap and disparities in communities of color through innovative homeownership projects.

BAR ARCHITECTS AND INTERIORS

An Associate Principal with BAR Architects and Interiors, Mia has over 20 years of design and technical expertise in affordable, multifamily, and mixed-use housing communities. Her experience ranges from 35-unit infill affordable housing to 10+ acre master plans of over 700 residential units. 

Rick is an accomplished advocate, organizer and former Mayor/Council member from San Mateo. He has a long history with housing, from working to organize Carpenters in the residential tracts of the South Bay and the Central Valley in the late 90’s to working with developers and advocates to bring thousands of units in San Mateo and beyond.

JOHN STEWART COMPANY

Serving as a Director of Development for the John Stewart Company, Catherine oversees a variety of multifamily affordable housing development projects across the greater Bay Area and Sacramento including new construction, preservation of affordable units, and mixed-use projects with multiple funding sources including public financing, private debt and equity.

SIGNATURE DEVELOPMENT

Jonathan Fearn oversees development activities for Signature Development. In addition to obtaining discretionary approvals and entitlements, his primary responsibilities include due diligence, forecasting and budgeting, initial land and site planning, architecture and design, government relations and community outreach.

MIDPEN HOUSING

With more than 20 years of experience in real estate development in affordable and market-rate housing, Kevin is a Senior Vice President at McCormack Baron Salazar.

GUZMAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP

Daniella Jimenez is the Director of Marketing for Guzman Construction Group, a San Francisco based, minority-owned general contractor that specializes in the delivery of affordable housing, education, and healthcare projects. In her role, Daniella oversees all communications, development of new business partnerships, and community outreach.

MISSION HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Sam Moss is the Executive Director at Mission Housing, where he oversees the administration of all of Mission Housing’s assets. Under Sam’s leadership, Mission Housing is currently
building more than 1,000 affordable housing units in San Francisco.

NIBBI BROTHERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS

With more than 25 years of experience in the architectural /engineering /construction industry, Joe is Vice President of Business Development & Marketing for Nibbi Brothers General Contractors in San Francisco.

BLACK KITE CONSULTING

Kim Pipkin, Executive Director of the Black Developers Forum (BDF), brings three decades of leadership in design, construction, and real estate. Passionate about housing affordability, she focuses on business transformation and coalition development. Kim is dedicated to capacity building for Black real estate developers, volunteers with nonprofits, and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and an MBA in management. She is an active member of the Urban Land Institute, with certificates in real estate, diversity & inclusion, and college admissions counseling. Additionally, she serves as a Planning Commissioner for the Town of San Anselmo.

STUDIO VARA

Christopher is an architect and the co-founder/principal of Studio VARA, a San Francisco-based practice working at the intersection of architecture, urbanism, and design that engages with projects ranging from custom residences and affordable housing to commercial offices and academic institutions.

RELATED CALIFORNIA

Ann serves as Chief Executive Officer for Related California’s Northern California Affordable Division where she is responsible for the strategic direction, overall management and daily operation of Related’s Northern California affordable pipeline and portfolio.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND WORKFORCE INITIATIVE

Monte Wilson is the Program Director and a founding member of Construction Industry and Workforce Initiative (CIWI), a Bay Area internship program that is committed to developing the next generation of BIPOC/first generation leaders. Most recently, the program has expanded north to Sacramento and south to San Jose. Through Summer 2022, CIWI has delivered approximately 150 internships with the vast majority of placements to BIPOC/First Generation students.

PATTERSON & O’NEILL, PC

Justin is an attorney at Patterson & O’neill, PC practice focuses on land use and environmental law, assisting property owners and developers in all stages of the land use and entitlement process. He also participates in the California legislative process as a member of the California Lawyers Association’s Environmental Law Section’s Legislative Committee, concentrating on housing production and California Environmental Quality Act bills, and is a Planning Commissioner in his hometown. 

UC LAW SAN FRANCISCO

Rhiannon Bailard is a veteran administrator in higher education, having served at three different institutions of higher education for over twenty years. As the UC Law SF Chief Operating Officer, Rhiannon oversees construction, facilities, sustainability, safety and emergency preparedness, on-campus retail/dining, events, space allocation, governmental/community relations, and housing.