Maria brings a decade of experience working in San Francisco’s nonprofit sector, with a focus on serving underrepresented and vulnerable communities. As an immigrant from Ecuador who moved to San Francisco in her late childhood, her commitment to service and community empowerment has shaped both her professional and educational journey. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2016 and recently obtained her SHRM-CP certification in 2025.

Maria has worked primarily at the intersection of program management and people operations and now focuses exclusively on building inclusive, people-centered workplaces. At Community Vision, she oversees day-to-day HR functions, including compliance, benefits administration, talent management, and training and development. A natural process and systems thinker, Maria is passionate about creating organizational structures that foster sustainability, equity, and impact.

Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending time with her husband Manny and their dog, Mila, diving into a good book, or enjoying her mom’s home-cooked Ecuadorian meals.

Amy has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, centering community empowerment and ownership as a driving force in her work. She has worked across a range of sectors, including community-owned media, worker cooperatives, community land trusts, affordable housing, arts and culture, and progressive electoral campaigns.

A licensed real estate agent, she specializes in helping clients explore alternative models of ownership, including co-buying, co-housing, and housing cooperatives. Her passion lies in community organizing to ensure that the people and organizations who shape and sustain vibrant neighborhoods can afford to live, work, and thrive in the places they love.

Originally from the East Coast, Amy has called Oakland home for more than 15 years, where she is raising her family. She holds a BA in Communications from La Salle University and an MPA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School, with a concentration in economic development through community ownership.

Amanda has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit and small business management, urban planning, and real estate. She has worked for local government, community-based arts nonprofits, environmental advocacy organizations, and others. Amanda holds a BA in American Studies and a BFA in Visual Art, both from Tufts University. She also holds a Masters in Urban Planning from UCLA, with a Design and Development concentration.