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gene demian
​Board Co-chair

gene is an environmental educator and community organizer whose advocacy is informed by a combination of diligent study and lived experience; an advocacy centered around food, climate, and disability justice, all of which are united and strengthened by the foundation of housing justice. They have also been a part of several food and housing cooperatives, which have instilled a strong sense of faith in the power of the collective when we choose to engage in principled cooperation.

Dee Cobos
​Secretary

Dee brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Sacramento Community Land Trust, having worked with non-profits and public assistance programs. 
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"I am so grateful and excited to begin this new chapter with this board to put in some work for our community. I am honored to be apart of this with you all." 

Mikayla Taylor
​Board Co-chair

Mikayla is the District Director for Sacramento City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela. They recognize we are in a housing crisis because of historical displacement and disinvestment. They are currently a volunteer for Sunrise Movement Sacramento, a local organization of young people fighting to stop climate change and create green jobs. Mikayla is interested in building power in communities through the connection of collective struggles and storytelling.

Veronica Beaty
​Treasurer

Veronica has been an advocate for affordable homes in the Sacramento region for more than 7 years because they believe housing is a human right. They are currently the Director of Policy and Research for the California Coalition for Rural Housing. Veronica loves sharing what they know and empowering people to get engaged in local politics.

Rose Cabral

Growing up in a Section 8 apartment in Sunnyvale, when there were still fruit orchards and before the average price of a home reached over $1.5 million, framed Rose's childhood lens. She is an advocate for our unhoused neighbors and a realtor who empowers those who never dreamed they could buy a home. SacCLT combines her passion for neighborhood empowerment, homeownership, and creativity, and Rose is excited to see the positive change it creates.

Eric Furth

Having previously volunteered to help us build Harbor Garden, Eric now joins Sac CLT to help expand affordable housing and build community! 

"Sacramento is the fastest-growing metro city in California; it's crucial that we break from the status quo to make this region as affordable and accessible as it can possibly be."

Amy Young

Amy brings a passionate commitment to community-centered housing, combining her professional expertise in affordable housing with intentional communication, creative problem-solving, and a deep dedication to anti-displacement and equitable development.
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"I hope to use my background in affordable housing and community development to support the organization in preventing displacement and building shared community wealth.” 

​Cesar Julian Aguirre

As a renter, an active member of the Sacramento Tenants Union, and through their various roles within the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, Cesar gained valuable insights into the challenges faced by many in our community. Their vision is to see our housing entrusted to an entity that recognizes housing as a fundamental human right and embraces a democratic decision-making model.

Tamika L'Ecluse 
​Executive Director

Tamika is a life-long Sacramento resident, former educator, and non-profit leader. She currently serves on the American River Flood Control District Board of Trustees following an appointment to the board in 2019, followed by an elected position in 2020. She has served as a board member, Vice President, and President of the Oak Park Neighborhood Association as well as the Board of Directors for the California Montessori Project. She is President of Sutter Middle School PTSO, Vice President of Sacramento Investment without Displacement, and Child Care Committee Chair for the Sacramento Women’s and Girls Advancement Coalition.

Zoe Brown
Social Media and Content Creator

Zoe is a junior attending high school in Sacramento. She has been volunteering with SacCLT since she was a freshman! Zoe loves to act, read, practice mathematical problems, and does multimedia art. After school, she plans to attend Sacramento City College as an Accountancy major so she can focus more on helping her community prosper economically.