Category: Behind the Scenes

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.

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.

We’re excited to welcome Andrea Laguna to the team! Andrea will serve as an Inclusion Concierge Program Intern at The Kelsey Civic Center.

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.

About Esther Pronouns: She/Her Esther Abraham is an Inclusion Concierge at The Kelsey Civic Center in San Francisco, CA. She’s here to help residents connect with all the wonderful resources in the community as they make the transition to living at The Kelsey. She’s excited to organize fun monthly get-togethers for residents, where everyone can …

About Ebony Pronouns: She/Her Ebony Salazar is the Inclusion Concierge at The Kelsey, with a background spanning over a decade in non-profit management and community organizing. In her previous roles, she had the opportunity to work in social services, providing support to individuals and families in need. This experience has given her a deeper understanding …

Our Managing Director, Allie, has been recognized as a Housing Justice Award Honoree by Housing California! Housing California brings together a diverse, multi-sector network to prevent and end homelessness, increase affordable housing options, and reverse the legacy of racial and economic injustice in housing.