Jovanny Escareno

Jovanny Escareno is a dedicated professional currently serving as a Project Manager for Charities Housing Development Corporation, where two affordable housing projects in Santa Clara County are overseen. With experience as a U.S. Certified Soccer Referee since March 2021, Jovanny enforces game rules while ensuring player safety. Prior roles include a Housing Specialist at Abode, focusing on the rapid re-housing of homeless individuals in Santa Cruz County, and serving vulnerable populations as an Outreach and Response Team Member for the City of Salinas during the pandemic. Jovanny's early experience includes community outreach initiatives with the Local Government Commission and a leadership role at Santa Cruz Seaside Company. Educational credentials include a Master's in Urban Planning with a focus on Real Estate Development from San Jose State University, a Bachelor of Arts in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from the University of California, Davis, and an Associate of Arts in Political Science and Government from Cabrillo College.