STATEMENT OF INTEREST & QUALIFICATIONS
Oakland native with lifelong roots in the city and a m
legacy of civil rights and housing advocacy. Brings p
ground experience in land use, housing developm
estate "nance, and community impact analysis
deep knowledge of Oakland neighborhoods and the
working families.
O
ers the Planning Commission a balanced perspec
integrates housing production, anti-displaceme
economic feasibility, labor considerations, and
environmental justice, while upholding the integr
General Plan, zoning code, and CEQA requirements.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Sales Associate / Real Estate Advisor
Coldwell Banker Realty | Oakland, CA
2015 – Present
Over $400 million in completed real estate t
across residential, income-producing, com
vacant land, and business properties.
Regularly reviews zoning designations, land-u
development standards, and entitlement path
project feasibility.
Works closely with architects, contractors, att
engineers, and property managers to navigat
renovation, adaptive reuse, and redevelopme
Advises clients on neighborhood compatib
community impacts, and long-term landconsiderations, with particular sensitivity to pressures in historically Black and working-cla
Recognized in the top 5% of Coldwell Bank
the East and North Bay; International Presi
(2023).
HOUSING & COMMUNITY EQUITY EXPERIENCE
Obtained real estate license speci-cally to ass
class and union families in achieving home
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housing stability.
Advocates for development approaches that i
housing supply while preserving commu
and cultural continuity.
Deep understanding of Oakland neighborhood
decades of residence, organizing, and profess
engagement.
BOARD, GOVERNANCE & FIDUCIARY EXPERIENC
Chief Operating O?cer
Oakland & The World | Oakland, CA
Leads operation of cultural and economic dev
platform elevating Oakland businesses, creati
community narratives.
Oversees programming, partnerships, and pla
activations that connect culture, commerce a
development.
Treasurer
Bay Area Longshoremen’s Memorial Associatio
Oversees budgeting, -nancial accountability,
stewardship of organizational assets.
Experience aligns with Planning Commission r
related to -scal impacts and public trust.
LABOR & WORKFORCE PERSPECTIVE
Member
International Longshore & Warehouse Union (I
2009 – Present
Brings a labor and workforce lens to planning
emphasizing job access, workplace proxim
infrastructure that supports working fam
Advocates for development that integrates lo
workforce pathways, and community ben
INTERNATIONAL & POLICY PERSPECTIVE
Represented ILWU Local 10 in Durban, South
engaging in global dialogue on labor moveme
of planning, infrastructure, and ports in social
PHONE:
Established relationships with leadership of N
strengthening understanding of how land use
labor intersect internationally.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Associated Real Property Brokers (ARPB)
International Longshore & Warehouse Union (