?Following the keynote, a panel discussion will take place moderated by Linda Braunschweiger, CEO of Housing Trust Fund Ventura County and Housing Land Trust Ventura County. Panelists confirmed at this time include, Al Grazioli, Director of Real Estate and Business Development for the Los Angeles Unified School District, Ken Trigueiro, CEO and President of People’s Self-Help Housing Corporation, Scott Kolwitz, Senior Planner with the City of Thousand Oaks and ChelseeBente Russell, Management Analyst for the Community Development Division of County of Ventura Executive Office. The conversation will include how to unlock housing opportunities on educational properties, what is needed to construct affordable housing, and the legal landscape surrounding this topic. “We are excited to collaborate with these organizations as we all work towards affordable housing solutions,” said Linda Braunschweiger, CEO of Housing Trust Fund Ventura County, “Our educators are foundational to a strong community, it is essential that we provide them with affordable housing options.”
Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about local case studies presented by Sabrena Rodriguez, Board Member for the Ventura Unified School District, Laurie Nichols, Associate Vice President for Administrative Services and Human Resources Officer at California State University Channel Islands and a case study shared by a representative from Ventura County Community College District. This symposium will provide valuable information and insight while gathering key decision makers from education, government and affordable housing development.