SAHA
Virginie Madruga is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in the non-profit sector and animal welfare. As the Founder and Treasurer of It’s A New Day Animal Rescue since January 2018, Virginie has demonstrated leadership in animal adoption initiatives. In the role of Corporate Controller at Satellite Affordable Housing Associates since July 2014, Virginie has been responsible for overseeing financial operations. Prior experience includes significant contributions at Contra Costa Animal Services as Volunteer Dog Socializer and Mobile Adoption Team Leader, and positions at Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society and Integral Group, Inc. where Virginie managed accounting and finance departments. Educational qualifications include a Certificate in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from CSUEB and an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Diablo Valley College.
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: