Founder & CEO, Superbloom Development
Alicia Matricardi is the Founder and CEO of Superbloom Development, a community development firm specializing in infill renovation and new construction. A licensed California broker and attorney, Alicia has founded both Carthay Group, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Matricardi Law, focusing on transactional real estate and nonprofit law.
Vice President of Development, Azure Development
Alisa Cota brings over 15 years of experience in real estate development, urban planning, and community revitalization. A graduate of USC with an Executive Masters in Urban Planning, Alisa has led transformative projects ranging from mixed-use developments to affordable housing in underserved neighborhoods.
Executive Director, LA Más
Helen Leung is the Executive Director of LA Más, a community-based organization advancing housing and economic justice for working-class residents in Northeast Los Angeles. A lifelong Angeleno and advocate for anti-displacement strategies, Helen leads efforts to expand community-owned housing, including LA Más’ first property acquisition in 2024.
President & Founder, Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE)
Hyepin Im is the President and Founder of FACE, a national nonprofit empowering faith communities and advancing affordable housing solutions. A former U.S. Presidential Appointee to the AmeriCorps Board under President Obama, Hyepin has built partnerships across government, corporate, and community sectors.
Founder & Principal, Relequity Enterprises, LLC
Justin E. Smith, MBA, Assoc. DBIA, LEED AP, is a seasoned real estate developer with over 20 years of experience in housing and commercial projects. As Founder of Relequity Enterprises, he leads real estate acquisitions and development for public, private, and nonprofit clients.
Principal & Chief Development Officer, Oliver Emerson Development
Oliver Emerson is an experienced real estate developer specializing in pre-construction, project financing, and construction management. He has successfully guided projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with budgets, timelines, and stakeholder goals.
Director, The WIN Project
Regina Young is the Director of The WIN Project, a nonprofit housing developer dedicated to expanding affordable homeownership across Southern California. With over 25 years in nonprofit development, Regina has led efforts to create high-impact housing for low-to-moderate-income families.
Principal Consultant, Midori Consultants
Tamar Saunders is a real estate professional with over a decade of experience in affordable housing, sustainability, and development finance. Formerly a Senior Project Developer at Eden Housing, Tamar has worked on mixed-use, senior, family, and farmworker housing projects across California.
President, CommonSpace Community Land Trust
With over 35 years in the construction trades, Darryl Berlin brings deep experience in project management and sustainable building. He led the construction of Fair Oaks EcoHousing and managed the entitlement process for Live Oak Farm. A graduate of CoHousing Solutions’ 500 Communities Program, Darryl now serves as Board President of CommonSpace CLT in Sonoma County.
Executive Director, Lowell Community Development Corporation
Esther Carver leads the Lowell CDC in downtown Fresno, where she has championed historic preservation, community gardening, and the development of over 50 units of affordable housing. A Fresno Pacific alum and longtime resident of the Lowell neighborhood, Esther brings a grassroots, place-based approach to revitalization.
Founder & Principal, REAH Consulting
Mandalyn Mendoza is the founder of REAH Consulting, a statewide firm supporting affordable housing developers, CLTs, and nonprofits. With experience at Mercy Housing California and IHO, she has worked on 19 housing projects totaling over 1,200 units. Mandalyn holds a M.U.R.P. from UC Irvine and is a licensed Realtor focused on equity in homeownership.
Executive Director, Eastern Sierra Community Housing
Patricia Robertson has overseen more than $18 million in housing grants and led the development of 29 apartments in California’s Eastern Sierra region. Her work spans grant writing, acquisitions, entitlements, and public education. Patricia serves on the Mono County Planning Commission and champions rural housing solutions and legal rights education.
President & CEO, Innovative Housing Opportunities (IHO)
Rochelle Mills leads IHO, an award-winning affordable housing developer expanding across California. An architect by training and former design studio founder, she brings a multifaceted background in community planning, placemaking, and cultural tourism. Rochelle serves on multiple boards and has been recognized statewide for her leadership in affordable housing.
April 30, 2025