Eduardo “Edu” Santana

Eduardo "Edu" Santana has a diverse work experience in the real estate and housing industry. Eduardo “Edu” is currently employed as the Chief Communications Officer at Impact Housing, where they focus on developing socially responsible multifamily developments to alleviate the housing crisis in Southern California. Prior to their current role, Edu served as the Chief Communications Officer and Vice President at Ush, where they contributed to building high-quality, affordable apartments in Los Angeles. Eduardo “Edu” also co-founded and served as the Executive Director and Board Member of Pershing Square Renew, an organization that worked towards reimagining the heart of Los Angeles. Additionally, Edu has worked as a Development Consultant at MacFarlane Partners, a Vice President at RCLCO, and an Associate Project Developer at Forest City Enterprises. Furthermore, they have held positions such as the Division Coordinator/Chapter Leader at MDI and the COO at BV Housing Partners, LLC. Edu has also worked as a CEO Coach at Estrada Strategies and as an independent consultant in real estate development services. Eduardo “Edu”'sexpertise includes market analysis, due diligence, project management, and business operations.

Eduardo "Edu" Santana began their education at Colmar Elementary, although specific dates are not available. Eduardo “Edu” pursued further studies at Northfield Mount Hermon from 1994 to 1995, where they completed a Post Grad program, though the field of study is not specified. Santana then obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy from Occidental College, attending from 1995 to 1999. Later, they pursued an MBA in Real Estate Development and Finance from USC Marshall School of Business, completing the program from 2004 to 2006.