Wakan Alferes

Wakan Alferes is an experienced professional in supportive housing and community services, currently serving as the Supportive Housing Division Director and Resident Services Director at Homes for Good since January 2018. Previously, Wakan held the position of Resident Services Program Supervisor at Home Forward, overseeing a team serving over 3,000 housing units. Wakan’s extensive background includes roles such as Resident Services Supervisor at Human Solutions Inc., Case Manager at Neighborhood House, and Bilingual Resource Counselor at ShelterCare, focusing on providing support to low-income families and promoting stability in housing. Wakan's international experience includes serving as a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist with PeaceCorps in Panama. Wakan holds a BA in International Studies and Political Science from the University of Oregon.