Kristina is the Senior Inclusion Concierge at The Kelsey Ayer Station in San Jose, CA. In her role, she is privileged to connect with residents and foster a strong sense of integration and support within the community. She is excited to share the benefits of the Inclusion Concierge Program and how it can pave the way for more disability-forward living environments.
This month’s element comes from San Francisco native and Giants fan, Isaac Haney-Owens. Isaac is the longest-running employee of The Kelsey and the team member who met CEO Micaela Connery first. In fact, they met at one of The Kelsey’s early focus group. Isaac operates on the Communication Team creating and posting social media content as well as hosting a podcast where he gets to interview prominent leaders both locally and nationally. Isaac loves the element “Focus Groups” for its deep sense of engagement and voice it gives the most marginalized of a community. In his opinion, Focus Groups allow people with disabilities to be “a part of the conversation from the start.”
The Kelsey launched its inaugural Disability & Housing Narrative Change Cohort. Facilitated by staff with lived experience, this year-long virtual cohort will amplify housing stories and insights from disabled leaders nationwide to elevate the need for disability-forward housing solutions.
The Kelsey is thrilled to welcome Arpitha as a new member of our Board of Directors. Arpitha leads work around accessibility and design within Walmart and brings a passion for disability-forward spaces and experiences into her board services. Click to read more about her.
We’re thrilled to have Jennifer join The Kelsey Board of Directors. Jennifer brings a belief in our work coupled with aligned experience in social justice, philanthropy, and affordable housing to support a mission to create Home for More.
Caroline and Hunter presented The Kelsey as a featured innovation in the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge. Selected for our leadership in resident services and inclusive, accessible housing development, watch a video as they describe our work and approach.