Melissa Matheney

Melissa Matheney has a background in sociology with an associate's degree from Laney College. Melissa has worked in various capacities in organizations like National Harm Reduction Coalition, Homeless Youth Alliance, and Covenant House California. Melissa has experience as an outreach counselor, housing case manager, and lead outreach case manager, where Melissa provided crucial services to youth experiencing homelessness. Melissa has consistently used a harm reduction framework in their work and has demonstrated their commitment to providing culturally competent and trauma-informed care to marginalized communities.