Santa Clara County Housing Authority
Erika Ameca is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in housing programs and customer service. Currently serving as a Housing Programs Specialist at the Santa Clara County Housing Authority since March 2021, Erika has played a crucial role in assisting clients with housing necessities and maintaining accurate client documentation. Previously, as a Resident Coordinator at Housing Choices from December 2016 to March 2021, Erika managed over 45 clients and provided essential living resources. Erika's experience also includes positions as a Retail Merchandiser at Macy's, where effective relationship-building and customer satisfaction were prioritized, and as a Cashier Customer Service representative at Pure Health, ensuring operational efficiency. Erika holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management from San Jose State University and an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts from De Anza College.
Santa Clara County Housing Authority
The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) provides rental assistance to approximately 20,000 low-income households across Santa Clara County annually through the Housing Choice Voucher program. Furthermore, SCCHA also develops, owns, and manages over 2,900 affordable housing units - with close to 1,000 units in our current development pipeline. A key partner in the community’s effort to end homelessness, SCCHA provides rental assistance for over 2,700 formerly unhoused individuals and families. As part of HUD’s ”Move to Work,” SCCHA programs and properties are targeted to assist low-income households while helping residents become self-sufficient. The vast majority—more than 80%—of our households are extremely low-income families, seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, and the formerly unhoused. Working together with landlords, housing developers, non-profits, and local governments, we strive to provide quality affordable housing and supportive services to as many individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County.