Alison is SV@Home’s Policy Manager and helps to shape and support the implementation of SV@Home’s policy and land use engagement, advocacy strategies, local and regional campaigns, and educational strategies. She is proud to support advocacy efforts and cities’ accountability for effective housing elements throughout the county, creating robust long-range plans that will deliver abundant affordable housing and respond to the needs of marginalized communities. Before joining SV@Home, Alison worked in business leadership, housing research, and community outreach. Alison holds a Master of Public Administration and a graduate certificate in Community Development & Affordable Housing Finance from San Jose State University, and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Central Florida. In her free time, Alison enjoys experiencing a great local adventure with her family, taking a class, kayaking or hiking with friends, or curling up with a great book.