Michelle Starratt

Michelle Starratt is an experienced housing professional currently serving as the Housing Director for Alameda County since March 2020. Previously, Michelle held the position of Director of Housing Development at the University of California, Berkeley from November 2018 to March 2020, and served in various roles at Alameda County from 1998 to 2018, including Assistant Housing Director and Housing Development Manager. With a strong background in affordable housing development, Michelle has managed significant budgets and federal and state housing programs, coordinated grants, and overseen project implementation and policy development. Early career experience includes project management roles at Oakland Community Housing Inc. and Napa Valley Community Housing, as well as realtor positions. Michelle holds a Master's degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University and a Bachelor's degree in Community Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.