SAHA
Courtney Gonzales is an experienced professional in community development and food security, currently serving as the Neighborhood Partnerships Manager at Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) since June 2022. As a Co-Founder of Sol Root since February 2018, Courtney has actively engaged in initiatives promoting sustainable practices. Previous roles include Content Developer at Community Vision CA from January 2019 to June 2022 and Food Recovery Project Manager at Alameda County from June 2016 to January 2019, where Courtney managed a food recovery initiative to combat food insecurity. Furthermore, Courtney's experience includes monitoring healthy retail compliance at Bayview HEAL Zone and consulting for the All-In Alameda County initiative. With a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science in Health Education from San Francisco State University, Courtney brings strong academic credentials to a dedicated career focused on public health and community partnership.
SAHA
Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) provides quality affordable homes and services that empower people and strengthen neighborhoods. SAHA begins from the idea that every person deserves a home. Our work is inspired by a belief that quality homes and empowering services should be in reach for all of the Bay Area’s community members and that despite the many obstacles to providing housing for people with low-incomes and special needs, this goal is possible. SAHA’s innovative properties provide more than 2,700 households in seven counties in northern California with much-needed affordable housing and services. With a commitment to high-quality design and thoughtful, ongoing supportive services, we empower our residents to build better lives and create healthier, safer communities. SAHA was created out of the strengths of two of the Bay Area’s leaders in providing affordable housing for low-income and special needs populations, Satellite Housing and Affordable Housing Associates. We want to advance the field of affordable housing, and guide our work in housing development, property management, and resident services by the following principles: