Our team brings together decades of combined experience in sustainable housing, community development, vocational training, and social enterprise. They are builders and educators, advocates and designers, all rooted in the conviction that ending homelessness is achievable through dignified, low-cost solutions and communities that support personal growth.
Executive Director
LeadershipDirector of Village Operations
OperationsDirector of Sustainability
SustainabilityDirector of Vocational Training
Education & SkillsDirector of Resident Support
Community CareDirector of Development
Partnerships & FundraisingDirector of Communications
Outreach & AdvocacyDirector of Program Impact
Evaluation & ImpactDirector of Finance
Finance & AdministrationDirector of Systems & Technology
TechnologyFormer Dean, School of Public Health, University of Michigan
Chief Executive Officer, Whitaker Community Bank
Chief Financial Officer, Hartwell Investment Partners
Director, Brookings Center on Communities
Executive Director, National Civic League
Retired Federal Judge, U.S. District Court
Professor of Public Policy, Howard University
Founder, Thornton Family Foundation
President Emerita, Westview Community College
Senior Partner, Greene and Associates Law
Our Leadership Council unites housing practitioners, sustainable design specialists, and community organizers who shape our strategy and guide our investments. They challenge our approach, review our village models, and ensure our work remains rooted in the lived experience of those experiencing homelessness.
Executive Director, Vecinos Unidos Community Center
Lead Organizer, Eastside Faith and Labor Coalition
Senior Researcher, Sustainable Housing Institute
Founder, Community Empowerment Youth Mentoring
Director of Programs, Wellness and Recovery Services
Public Health Practitioner, Regional Health Authority
Executive Director, Worker Justice Alliance
Community Outreach Director, Faith Forward Coalition
Workforce Development Director, Tribal Nations Network
Rural Housing Organizer, Frontline Communities Project
Director, Indigenous Community Health Research
Vocational Training Director, Second Chances Initiative
We're building sustainable tiny home villages and seeking passionate people to join our team, board, and advisory council. If you're committed to housing solutions and community transformation, we'd love to connect.