SCANPH is fortunate to be guided by an engaged and committed Board of Directors. The board ensures our organization is at the forefront of developing impactful policy initiatives, and it includes 19 members who comprise a diverse and representative body of SCANPH organizational members. Most board members spend a substantial amount of time and dedication not only serving as the executive board for finance and governance, but also in supporting our major activities through industry expertise.
Board members engage in the following major activities:
Strategic direction
Financial planning
Policy Input
Fundraising
Industry Expertise
Community Relations
Staff Support
2026 Board Members
Elda Mendez-Lemus
Board President
LAFHBUILDS
Mee Heh Risdon
Vice President
A Community of Friends
Monica Mejia
Treasurer
East LA Community Corp.
Derrick Wada
Secretary
East LA Community Corp.
Ben Winter
At-Large
Linc Housing
Kasey Archey
EAH Housing
Sherin Bennett
CA Housing Partnership
Kelsey Brewer
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Emilie Dang
JP Morgan Chase
Veronica Garcia
People’s Self-Help Housing
Jesse Ibarra
Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services
Vanessa Luna
Brilliant Corners
Faizah Malik
Milo Peinemann
American Family Housing
Kenny Rodgers
Low-Income Investment Fund
Van Scott
Coalition For Responsible Community Development
Victoria Senna
Hollywood Community Housing Corporation
Karen Michail Shah
KMO Partners, LLP
Luz Soto
Sara Tsay
Abode Communities
Alexa Washburn
National Community Renaissance