Biography

Becky Dennison began her tenure as Executive Director with Venice Community Housing in January of 2016. She brings over twenty years of experience in non-profit management, organizational development and community organizing to VCH. Prior to joining VCH, Becky was the Co-Executive Director of the Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN) where she worked alongside low-income and homeless leaders in Downtown and South Los Angeles to promote social and racial justice through community organizing, civic participation, and public policy development. She held prior positions in other homeless services and advocacy organizations, and is a guest lecturer and instructor at numerous colleges and universities on topics such as housing policy, criminalization of poverty, and equitable development. A former resident of Venice, she has been active in the neighborhood to ensure the historic diversity and vibrancy is protected and long-term residents can remain in the changing community. Becky graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s
Degree in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota.

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Erika joined VCH in July 2020. Erika was previously with Venice Community Housing from 2011-2015 serving as its Associate Director of Development. Erika brings a unique skill set to VCH with a strong background in fund development, public health, and community advocacy. Erika was instrumental in leading VCH to reach its 1 million dollar fundraising goal in 2017. In her role as Deputy Director, Erika oversees VCH’s Westside Youth Academy, Roots to Grow and Policy and Program teams. Erika earned her Bachelors Degrees in Environmental Studies and Sociology from Northeastern University and her Masters of Science Degree in Communication, Health and Life Sciences from Wageningen University and Research.

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Allison joined VCH in March 2020 with nearly 20 years of experience in affordable housing development and finance. Most recently as Managing Director of Real Estate Development for PATH Ventures (PV) a nonprofit developer focused on supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. She led the real estate team that expanded PATH Ventures portfolio by nearly 1,000 units and supported the organization’s shift to develop independently. Allison spent two years as a Senior Housing Finance Consultant at the California Housing Partnership Corporation (CHPC), where she provided financial consulting services and training to nonprofit affordable
housing developers throughout California. Prior to CHPC, she was Senior Project Manager at LINC Housing Corporation where she spent over 5 years financing and developing a wide range of affordable housing developments including homes for families, seniors, and special needs populations. Her previous five years were focused on financing, in project management roles, at WNC and Associates, Inc. and HUD’s Multifamily Development Department in Denver. She got her start in affordable housing development at the Boulder County Housing Authority where she was responsible for securing public and conventional financing to acquire small apartment buildings. She earned her master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado.

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Kathy joined Venice Community Housing in November 2021, bringing over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial property management.
Kathy joined the field of Affordable Housing in November 2013 and oversaw portfolio of 1200 units under various programs including HUD, Rural Development, LIHTC, HOME, and Permanent Supportive Housings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Management and Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business with emphasis on Leadership and Dispute Resolution. Kathy oversees the properties’ operations and asset management of VCH’s whole portfolio.

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Yannis joined Venice Community Housing as its Director of Finance bringing over 10 years of non-profit accounting and finance experience. Prior to joining Venice Community Housing, Yannis spent 10 years at Community Build Inc. as its Controller. During his tenure with Community Build, Yannis oversaw and managed its Accounting/Finance team, prepared and monitored all budgets, financial statements, and financial analysis. Yannis holds a MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

 

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Antonio Tate joined Venice Community Housing in 2022 bringing over 15 years of intensive case management and clinical supervision experience. Antonio has honed his skills with both national and local organizations; focusing on developing effective strategic plans, clinical oversight, program administration, crisis intervention and assessments. Antonio has served as a Social Worker, Clinical Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Associate Director and a Director of Services. Antonio holds a Masters of Social Work and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Health from the University of Illinois.