BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A nonprofit, community-based organization creating and preserving high-quality affordable housing, and providing supportive services for residents of low and moderate incomes in the Mission District and throughout San Francisco.
Irving Gonzales
Sole proprietor of G7A | Gonzales Architects in practice since 1988 providing professional architectural services to non-profit/for-profit housing developers and community agencies and programs.
Musetta So
Senior Vice President and Head of Business Operations of Wells Fargo’s Data Management & Insights division, with experience in corporate strategy, private equity, finance, customer experience, and online platform development.
Mara Rosales
Mara Rosales is a native and life long San Franciscan of immigrant Nicaraguan parents. Mara practices civil rights and public law and the development of public policy. She has expertise in economic and community development, and representation of public agencies, including transportation agencies. Mara has devoted significant volunteer effort and support to local community grass-roots efforts in the Mission District throughout her adult life.
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Gabriela Blackburn
Gabi Blackburn is the daughter of immigrants and a San Francisco native. She has been practicing architecture for over 15 years with a focus on placemaking. Her experience includes healthcare, commercial, mixed-use, and educational settings.
Marcus DuPlessis
Marcus DuPlessis is Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Seven Hills Properties, where he oversees all aspects of operations. He joined the firm in 2013 as Director of Asset Management and has since played a key role in the acquisition, development, financing, and management of over $1.2 billion in assets. Previously, he was an Asset Manager at Appian Capital. Marcus holds a BA from UCLA (cum laude), is a member of the Urban Land Institute and the International Council of Shopping Centers, and is a licensed California real estate broker.
Brandon Powell
Brandon Powell is the Bay Area Organizing Director for YIMBY Action and advocates for abundant, affordable housing and inclusive, sustainable communities across the United States. A St. Louis native, he spent his early childhood as a resident of LaClede Town, a mixed-income, federally funded housing project.
Rick Bonilla
​Rick Bonilla brings over 47 years of construction industry experience, combined with extensive leadership in local government, public policy, and housing advocacy. A former San Mateo Mayor and longtime elected and appointed public official, Rick has championed affordable housing, responsible development, and equitable communities. His work with the Carpenters Union, Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County, and Housing Action Coalition reflects his commitment to expanding housing opportunities. Rick brings practical construction expertise, government experience, and strong regional relationships to Mission Housing Development Corporation’s mission of providing quality affordable housing and strengthening underserved communities.
