Elda Mendez-Lemus

Elda Mendez-Lemus joined LA Family Housing in 2019, bringing nearly 20 years of affordable housing experience and a lifelong desire to help others. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Elda has a strong desire to work in her community to create, transform, and build affordable housing. As Chief Real Estate Officer, Elda is responsible for the oversight of all of LA Family Housing’s real estate development activities which encompasses site acquisition, securing necessary land use approvals, design development, financing, construction management, and lease up.

Prior to joining LA Family Housing, Elda was the Real Estate Development Director for Skid Row Housing Trust in Los Angeles, where she oversaw the acquisition and development of new permanent supportive housing in Southern California. Elda also serves as the treasurer for the Parent Teacher Association at her children’s elementary school. Elda and her husband, live in Sherman Oaks, California.