SAHA
Miriam Benavides is an experienced human resources professional with a significant tenure in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Chief People Officer at Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) since January 2013, Miriam has also held the positions of Vice President of Human Resources & Risk Management and Director of Human Resources within the same organization. Prior to SAHA, Miriam worked at Satellite Housing from July 2005 to December 2012 as Director of Human Resources & Administration and began their career in human resources as HR Manager at The Unity Council from February 1999 to July 2005.
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: