Category: Behind the Scenes
Yanaya (Naya) Shields
About Yanaya Yanaya Shields originally joined The Kelsey as an Intern at the San Jose location but was recently rehired as an Inclusion Concierge staff at The Kelsey Civic Center location in SF. Naya would describe herself as someone who loves all genres of music (except for country), is one with a crazy sweet tooth, …
Chijioke Ebbis
We’re excited to welcome Chijioke Ebbis to the team! Chijioke Ebbis will serve as Managing Director.
Sam Greenberg
As Managing Director, Sam leads The Kelsey’s housing development pipeline, partnerships, and strategy
First Certified Project: 8 Partridge Street/Midway Village Phase 2
Diana Gomez
Diana joins The Kelsey as a Residents Services Manager. She brings over two decades of experience in housing, behavioral health, and community work, always centering equity, healing, and access.
The Kelsey Civic Center: Community Update
Exciting things are happening at The Kelsey Civic Center! From new residents moving in to the historic opening of the country’s first public Disability Cultural Center, our community is buzzing with connection and celebration. Get the full update – plus new photos you won’t want to miss.
Andrea Laguna Ornelas
We’re excited to welcome Andrea Laguna to the team! Andrea will serve as an Inclusion Concierge Program Intern at The Kelsey Civic Center.
Birmingham Neighbors Come Together for The Kelsey Avondale Site Clean Up
We had a great turnout for The Kelsey Avondale Site Clean Up! Volunteers showed up in Birmingham, AL to beautify the development site and celebrate disability-forward housing coming to the neighborhood.
Our Full-Time HQ Team Visits Denver for our Spring Together Week
During our full-time HQ team retreat in Denver, we explored the city’s rich disability rights history and strengthened our commitment to this work and our connections across the field.