2024 Speaker Series
2024 Housing Committee Speaker Series
Join us for a Speaker Series presented by the NAACP San Mateo Branch Housing Committee. We will shine a light on housing justice, security, affordability, and availability across the SF Peninsula and beyond.
The Committee’s aim is to ignite passion and inspire individuals to join those advocating for racial and economic justice in housing. Mark your calendars for these monthly events, occurring on 2nd Mondays from May to November 2024 at 6 -7 PM on Zoom. Secure your spot by registering below. Don’t miss out!
2024 Program
May 13th | 6-7 pm
June 10th | 6-7 pm
June 10th | 6-7 pm
Topic: Anti-Displacement Tools. Rent Control and Other Approaches.
Speaker: Latrel Powell
Public Advocates
June 10th | 6-7 pm
June 10th | 6-7 pm
June 10th | 6-7 pm
Topic: Environmental Justice, Racial Justice, and Equity. SB1000 and Beyond.
Speaker: Violet Saena
Climate Resilient Communities
July 8th | 6-7 pm
June 10th | 6-7 pm
August 12th | 6-7 pm
Topic: Review of Current CA Housing Legislation. Focus on Racial Justice and Equity.
Speaker: Jeremy Levine
Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo
August 12th | 6-7 pm
September 16th | 5-6:30 pm
August 12th | 6-7 pm
Topic: Barriers to Housing Construction- Beyond Zoning.
Speaker: Muhammad Alameldin
Policy Associate
September 16th | 5-6:30 pm
September 16th | 5-6:30 pm
September 16th | 5-6:30 pm
Topic: Protection, Preservation, and Production - an Equitable Framework for Housing.
Speaker: Daniel Saver
Deputy Executive Director for Housing and Energy for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
October 21st | 5-6:30 pm
September 16th | 5-6:30 pm
September 16th | 5-6:30 pm
Topic: Housing Element Non-Compliance and the Builders' Remedy
Speaker: John King
San Francisco Chronicle Architecture Critic
Status: Event Cancelled
November 11th | 6-7 pm
November 11th | 6-7 pm
November 11th | 6-7 pm
Topic: Gaps in Homelessness Policy in San Mateo County.
Speaker: Brian Greenberg Ph.D.
Psychologist and clinical consultant for drug treatment programming and shelter services for the County of San Mateo.
