is currently based in Yokuts land within Central California. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from CalArts, she is a somatic facilitator, performance artist, and medicine woman dedicated to "dreaming the world into being." A proud Wixárika descendant, she specializes in community rituals, workshops, and private sessions focused on healing through guided trance meditation, communion (acts of sharing), art-making practices, and PLAY. As an edge-walker seeking to queer community spaces, she fearlessly weaves together her experience in many healing arts including shamanism, theater, movement practices, esoteric divination, astrology, massage therapy, and herbalism.

is a Queer Trans Man who resides in South Tower with his spouse Crow Fitzpatrick (they/them), a gender queer therapist and disabled activist with their two fur babies. As an Equality California (EQCA) organizer against Prop 8 in 2008, he soon realized that there was more to LGBTQ+ activism than just marriage equality. He has been fighting for a more just and equitable world ever since. Currently he is the Board President of South Tower Community Land Trust, the “Tranager'' at the Fresno EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Committee Co Chair for EQCA’s Out Against Big Tobacco (OABT) Program, Founder of Gender Euphoria LLC and the newly formed nonprofit Gender Alchemy.

was born and raised in Fresno, Lucy is a Senior Program Coordinator for the Youth Leadership Institute amplifying the voices of youth advocates across the Central Valley. In her off time, she can be found hosting at Splash or twirling on the stage in her blonde wig.

Our visual note taker for two years running, Alfred is a licensed architect and has worked on affordable housing and public infrastructure, and also serves on Berkeley’s Planning Commission where they’ve worked to protect existing apartments from demolition while also encouraging new homes to be built.  Always looking for new ways to make public policy easier to understand, Alfred has made many illustrations, infographics, board games, and other materials on housing, transportation, and democratic process. 

is a Program Manager at America Walks, a national organization dedicated to increasing the visibility and demand for public places that enable all people to move and walk freely. Ruth leads the Freedom to Move and Week Without Driving national campaign, focusing on uplifting the voices of marginalized and underserved communities in transportation. Ruth loves the outdoors and in their free time, they can be found rock climbing, mountaineering, biking and hiking.

is a husband to his loving wife Emani Bailey and a father of three beautiful children. He aspires to leave a legacy for his kids and the many generations that will come after him. He is Navy veteran who served for over nine years in San Diego, CA. While earning his degree in construction management, he discovered his passion for construction and in entrepreneurship. “The construction industry allows me to make a difference in my community everyday through teamwork and undying perseverance.”

is a founding member, crafting lead, and board member of Root Access, a community hackerspace and makerspace in the Tower District. She also sits on the board of the Tower District Preservation Association, which aims to preserve and enhance the Tower District's economic prosperity, diversity, and historic charm. Brooke launched the Tower District Library Project in 2023 with a goal of bringing all the benefits of a public library branch to the Tower community. She enjoys the mental and emotional health benefits of fiber and textile arts, and her love of both crafting and libraries led her to begin free crochet classes at the Gillis branch library.

is a Queer Trans Man who resides in South Tower with his spouse Crow Fitzpatrick (they/them), a gender queer therapist and disabled activist with their two fur babies. As an Equality California (EQCA) organizer against Prop 8 in 2008, he soon realized that there was more to LGBTQ+ activism than just marriage equality. He has been fighting for a more just and equitable world ever since. Currently he is the Board President of South Tower Community Land Trust, the “Tranager'' at the Fresno EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Committee Co Chair for EQCA’s Out Against Big Tobacco (OABT) Program, Founder of Gender Euphoria LLC and the newly formed nonprofit Gender Alchemy.

is the CEO and founder of Tunnel Vision, an L.A.-based clothing company with a progressive, employee-centered approach to business. In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Madeline has garnered a massive following on TikTok, where she shares stories and advice based on her experience growing up in California’s punk scene, escaping poverty, and building a community-minded company.

became a housing rights activist while working at Lambda Legal for 14 years, and eventually becoming their Diversity and Inclusion Director. As the executive director of Housing Now! His daily mission is to combat the displacement crisis that is disproportionately impacting the working classes within underserved communities. Housing Now, is a broad and diverse movement that is building towards the vision of making housing affordable for everyone!

is setting out to find more support for underserved communities. He is the founder of Central Valley Urban Institute. The organization's goal is to build economic and social mobility for low-income communities. The Central Valley Urban Institute looks to seek system changes for many facets such as environmental, racial and housing justices.

is the Bay Area Organizer at Rise Economy, as such she builds relationships and common cause with members across Northern and Central California and ensures that Rise Economy’s work centers the experience and stories from our community based leaders. 

is a drag queen living in Fresno. I dance, rap, and act! I’m all for a production

runs a field marketing organization which educates homeowners and renters about energy efficiency programs they qualify for while obtaining homeownership.

is a Realtor with Real Broker specializing in residential real estate in Fresno, Clovis and surrounding areas of the Central Valley. She is a member of the Fresno Association of Realtors Diversity & Fair Housing Committee, the National LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Organization and is the current President of our local Central Valley Chapter. Advocating, educating and providing resources on fair housing and housing rights of marginalized communities. Her mission is to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ real estate clients, while elevating our LGBTQ+ professionals and allies within the real estate industry.

is a queer real estate professional in Fresno CA with over five years of experience, dedicated to advocating for safe and inclusive housing solutions for all. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and has plans to pursue her MA in Urban Planning. Natalia is driven by her passion for social justice and sustainable living. She advocates housing for the LGBTQIA+ community, believing that everyone deserves a space to feel safe, set roots, and flourish, which will benefit the broader community.

is a Fresno native who has been married for 43 years. He shares with his spouse four children, seven grandchildren, and a Boxer named Winnie. As a licensed Realtor and co-owner of Haydock Real Estate, he serves on the Diversity and Fair Housing Committee with the Fresno Association of Realtors, where he advocates for the housing rights of marginalized communities. He has actively represented South Tower Community Land Trust and the Central Fresno Neighborhood Trust in real estate purchases designed to provide affordable housing opportunities in their respective neighborhoods.

is a Registered Horticultural Therapist currently working with the Insight Garden Program that uses gardens as a healing modality for growing our own inner gardens and serves currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. She absolutely loves working with the folks within the prison systems and currently oversees five gardens at four prisons in the Central Valley and Southern California. She has made it her life mission to get people dirty - by growing gardens and engaging in meaningful connections about nature and their spaces. Access to nature can benefit our physical bodies and is a human right. While not in the garden she loves spending time with her daughter, an avid dancer, and their menagerie of rescue dogs.

is a Housing Justice Advocate, Transgender Activist, Mediator, Facilitator and Capacity Coach. He serves as a Commissioner for the Homelessness Oversight Commission for the City and County of San Francisco, is the Co-Founder of the first Transgender housing portfolio Our Trans Home and has served as an Expert Witness on Transgender issues for the Public Defenders Office of San Francisco. Presently, he works as a Program Officer focusing on trust-based philanthropy practices for The Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation. Whit utilizes his personal experience as a formerly housing insecure and undocumented transgender person to implement cultural competence toward the liberation of trans people experiencing homelessness.

is a multidisciplinary artist whose work for the past decade has centered around her experiences as a black trans woman. She currently supports the Transgender Gender-Variant Intersex Justice Project as a Digital Media and Special Events Coordinator.

has a deep understanding of the challenges artists face in sustaining their lives and practice. As an artist, activist, and administrator, they have been actively engaged for over a decade in managing operations, events, fundraising and finances at a variety of local organizations including Southern Exposure, St. James Infirmary, SFMOMA, and Gray Area Foundation. Sharmi’s performance project, Beast Nest, transmutes experiences of trauma through complex sonic textural layering.

hails from the vibrant landscapes of South Alabama and has made a significant impact since relocating to the Bay Area in pursuit of better opportunities. A proud graduate of Alabama A&M University, an HBCU, Khilynn currently serves as the Community Relations Manager for the San Francisco Community Health Center. Her trailblazing journey is marked by her role as the first African American transgender woman to serve as the Commissioner of Arts and Culture for the City of San Leandro, as well as being the first African American transgender woman to hold a position with the Status of Women in Alameda County. With an intentional commitment and a passion for changing narratives, Khilynn embodies resilience and advocacy in her community work.

is a Bengali artist and organizer based in Oakland, CA. As Director of Advocacy at Whippoorwill Arts, their work seeks to reimagine a live music ecosystem that sustains the creativity and livelihoods of working musicians. Tiara also works as a Studio Facilitator at NIAD Art Center.

was born and raised in Fresno, Lucy is a Senior Program Coordinator for the Youth Leadership Institute amplifying the voices of youth advocates across the Central Valley. In her off time, she can be found hosting at Splash or twirling on the stage in her blonde wig.

Michael was born and raised in Fresno, graduating from Sunnyside High School in 2022. Michael’s involvement in the YLI  programs with other local nonprofits and campaigns as a youth participant, gave him a deep passion for youth-centric advocacy work and community organizing. He strives to continue to advocate for things like youth investment and better solutions to the housing crisis in the Central Valley.

was born and raised in Fresno and is a 19-year-old student who attends Fresno City College. Domaris is someone who is passionate about local policy and having their voice heard.

is a 3rd year student at Fresno State University majoring in Anthropology. Ashens is very passionate about art, activism, and fighting for the rights of queer and transgender folks.

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Say it like "VES." is a local pop music artist and DJ. You can catch him on all streaming platforms and every weekend at Splash Fresno.

is an attorney, advocate, and writer at the Sustainable Economies Law Center. He focuses on weaving together history, philosophy, law in service of clients and their solidarity economy movement.

is a legal apprentice training to become an attorney advocate who helps black and brown marginalized communities. She also works for the Bay Area Community Land Trust and the East Bay Community Law Center as an endorsement organizer for Berkeley’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. Devoted to housing rights and organizing people-power to fight the oppressive white supremacist regime, Hope spends most of her time making sure that the law is accessible to the people. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelors in Political Science. Her introduction to San Francisco’s housing crisis began when she became the Assistant Director of SFSU’s legal center. Her passion for organizing led her to work for one of the most powerful unions in the world: Local 2 UniteHere!

works for SAGE where he advocates for the needs of LGBTQ+ elders in housing policy. Before SAGE he worked for U.S. Senator Bob Casey and on the U.S. Senate Special Committee dedicated to the Aging community, where he covered LGBTQ+ and disability policy. Josh’s work focuses on incorporating the housing needs of LGBTQ+ elders into the broader debate around housing policy, including data collection, housing discrimination, housing protection, community outreach, and access to culturally competent services.

is the co-founder of Dulce Upfront, a multimedia arts organization based in the Fresno area. The organization has spearheaded a diverse range of events that enriches the community. His expertise extends to providing creative direction and project management support for various local and statewide organizations, enhancing their creative projects and summits. One of his specialized skills is in project management for multi-access event production, where he blends virtual and in-person experiences to create engaging events for attendees.

has led Mutual Housing California as its CEO since 2018. Mr. Jimenez has a sharp focus on race, equity, diversity and inclusion. As the son of a former farm worker, he began his affordable housing career working with farm workers in rural Oregon. Mr. Jimenez says, “From developing affordable housing for LGBTQ seniors or Permanent Supportive Housing for the formerly homeless in Sacramento, to developing housing for farm workers in California’s rural Central Valley, our focus is always on community.”

is the Director of Supportive Services for Mutual Housing California. Since joining us in 2021, Kristen has been involved in maintaining relationships with all third-party providers at our sites, in line with our vision, policies and best practices. In coordination with the lease up team, Kristen oversees partner stabilization during lease ups at new properties. Ms. Zach says, “One of the things I really love about working for Mutual Housing is how the organization as a whole seek to learn and always act with care.”

is a Senior Project Manager at Housing Tools, which is an affordable housing and community development consulting firm. She works in California’s rural regions and leads a wide array of projects, especially those that center around equity and are community-led. Jess enjoys dance fitness classes, and exploring new places to visit, hike, and photograph.

is a Policy Advocate at Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability who focuses his efforts on the City of Fresno. Emmanuel brings years of experience in Fresno working with numerous organizations in the region on issues such as civic engagement, community engagement, policy advocacy, government accountability, water equity, and voter engagement. He is driven by the belief that individuals should be seen for their humanity and unique experiences, as opposed to their gender, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. He wants to help cultivate a community where people can freely express their identity and live without prejudice or discrimination.

is a descendant of Chamorru revolutionaries - her nana refused to learn or speak english during the Chamorro ban of 1918 and was one of 2,000 people who carried their native language into the 21st century.  At the height of the pandemic and in the wake of the murder of George Floyd Nishea decided that community building was where she could become more supportive of our community. Using her personal stimulus checks she officially formed Mighty Community Advocacy and created a 501c3. Expanding on the support and care she needed as a teen in an incestual family, the care and support she gave herself as a single mom, and really leaning on her trauma-informed training of crisis response and SART advocacy years.

Coming from a past life as a school teacher, Jade Mcafee currently works in a collaborative of abolitionist doulas and wellness practitioners at Mighty Community Advocacy as the Director of Care & Culture. Jade is also an aspiring MSW (grad 2025) and a practicing astrologer of 6 years. Passionate about imagining new worlds anchored in play & pleasure,  Jade is also working on a project that centers arts-based wellness called JoyCore. Their lived experience informs the ways in which they imagine a more loving world. The words queer, BIPOC, neurodivergent, survivor, disabled, and recovery have all had a role in transforming their reality (in both profoundly challenging and enriching ways). They believe that joy is a human right and their greatest wish is for their neighbors and community members to feel like soveriegnty, safety, belonging, and joy are accessible.

is a originations team member for LIHTC developments with a nonprofit syndicator, F-15 sheet metal mechanic, mother, community first advocate, and disabled veteran honing her enthusiasm for cities and affordable housing/workforce housing. My goal is to make housing accessible for all, as well as to teach our 127 lb rescue mastiff manners. Sometimes the housing crisis seems a little easier. 

 is a Fresno,CA based community development leader. Kiel earned their BA in architecture from UC Berkeley. They have 17 years of experience that spans architecture, advocacy, urban planning, urban farming, public art, local food systems, business management, affordable housing, community development, and community development finance. Kiel grew up in the South Tower neighborhood and has completed several projects in the neighborhood including the 541 @ South Tower affordable housing, the 1st Class Events banquet hall, and the Tower bike racks. After successfully organizing to get Broadway Parque built at the site of a former police station, they became the founding executive director of the South Tower Community Land Trust.

has over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing industry. Mr. Jacobs originates affordable housing transactions for Hunt Capital Partners. He focuses on structuring tax credit equity and debt transactions with both nonprofit and for-profit sponsors throughout the country. Prior to coming to Hunt Capital Partners, Mr. Jacobs was Senior Vice President and Head of the Acquisitions group for a nationally recognized non-profit tax credit syndication group. Mr. Jacobs previous experience includes property and asset management as well as policy work. He is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and holds a master's in urban planning with a concentration in housing from the University of Michigan. Mr. Jacobs believes collaboration and long-term relationships are key to creating more affordable housing solutions.

has been involved in the affordable housing sector since the beginning of her career. Her experience extends to working at a non-profit tax credit syndication firm, where she supported the execution of low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) deals across the nation. Prior to her involvement in LIHTC syndication, Ms. See held roles within the Committee on Ways and Means for the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as within County government in the Pacific Northwest. Her experience also includes serving as a developer of supportive and low-income housing for chronically homeless individuals. Ms. See earned her B.S. in Real Estate from the University of Washington, where she conducted housing market and policy research, both for her alma mater and at Microsoft.

is the CEO of the San Diego Housing Federation. He is a values-driven professional who is committed to achieving lasting, positive changes in the urban communities of San Diego. His efforts are directed through the conscientious practice of architecture, personal investment in sustainable economic development, and advocacy for quality affordable housing & public transit.

 is a Fresno,CA based community development leader. Kiel earned their BA in architecture from UC Berkeley. They have 17 years of experience that spans architecture, advocacy, urban planning, urban farming, public art, local food systems, business management, affordable housing, community development, and community development finance. Kiel grew up in the South Tower neighborhood and has completed several projects in the neighborhood including the 541 @ South Tower affordable housing, the 1st Class Events banquet hall, and the Tower bike racks. After successfully organizing to get Broadway Parque built at the site of a former police station, they became the founding executive director of the South Tower Community Land Trust.

Nikiko is a yonsei (4th generation) farmer at the Masumoto Family Farm. Though she grew up on her family’s peach farm, she came to farming herself through a journey that included a B.A. in Gender and Women’s Studies at UC Berkeley and a MA in Performance as Public Practice at UT Austin. In an agricultural world where 86% of farmers are men, most landowners are white, and few are queer, she employs art and creativity to access her power as an organic farmer. An emphasis on creating deeply engaging and transformative experiences has fueled her work on the farm and in her community. She’s co-authored two books: The Perfect Peach (a cookbook) and Changing Season. You can catch a slice of her performance work in a TEDx talk from 2015. She’s also the co-founder of Yonsei Memory Project which creates inter-generational spaces for ‘memory keeping’ within the Japanese American community and in alliance with other communities and movements for justice and healing.