MEET THE TEAM

  • Executive Director Corey Smith

    COREY SMITH

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    As the Executive Director, Corey takes the lead on building and executing the organization’s strategic vision and housing policy platform.

  • Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky

    GABRIELLE BLAVATSKY

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR

    As the Deputy Director, Gabrielle directs our membership, programmatic, and development work, while also overseeing daily operations to ensure HAC is running smoothly.

  • Jesse Zwick Southern California Director

    JESSE ZWICK

    SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DIRECTOR

    As the Southern California Director, Jesse focuses on advancing pro-housing solutions across the region by building our membership base and advancing our political and legislative goals.

  • Advocacy & Policy Manager Ali Sapirman

    ALI SAPIRMAN

    ADVOCACY AND POLICY MANAGER

    As our Policy and Advocacy Manager, Ali collaborates with policymakers and HAC members to help pass and implement effective pro-housing policies at both the state and local levels of government.

  • Political Organizing & Programs Manager

    BRIANNA MORALES

    POLITICAL ORGANIZING & PROGRAMS MANAGER

    As the Political Organizing & Programs Manager, Brianna builds coalitions and organizes political support for pro-housing initiatives across the East Bay and manages programs for HAC members. 

  • WITT TURNER

    ADVOCACY AND OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

    As our Advocacy and Operations Associate, Witt helps manage our internal operations, fundraising, and San Francisco political advocacy work, while also leading our project advocacy efforts across California.

  • Victoria Gomez

    POLITICAL ORGANIZER & MEMBERSHIP MANAGER

    As the Political Organizer & Membership Manager, Victoria leads regional advocacy efforts and supports HAC members in Southern California.