Our
Team
United by a shared vision of better housing options for all, our small team comprises experts in policy, advocacy, fundraising, and management.
Meet Our Team
Alan Ballew
Chief Financial Officer (Interim)
Alan drives sustainable change and maximizes financial performance for the organization.
Anjali Kolachalam
Research & Policy Manager
Anjali is the primary source of policy knowledge to our staff and Up for Growth members.
Barbara Ehimika
Legislative Director, Up for Growth Action
Barbara is responsible for increasing the probability that pro-housing legislation passes in the U.S. Congress.
Eleanor Green
Membership Associate
Eleanor is responsible for ensuring Up for Growth members have an excellent onboarding and renewal experience.
Jenna Turnage
Director of Development
Jenna ensures that Up for Growth is properly resourced to accomplish its mission.
Kecia Easley
Membership Director
Kecia is responsible for ensuring an excellent end-to-end membership journey at Up for Growth.
Leah MacArthur
Chief Operating Officer
Leah is responsible for driving sustainable organizational change.
Mike Kingsella
Chief Executive Officer
Mike is responsible for leading the organization to achieve its strategic vision. He has over two decades of experience in housing policy, community development, and urban planning.
Omar Joyce
Operations Manager
Omar is responsible for making Up for Growth a great place to work with and work for.
Robert Leatherwood
Controller (Interim)
Robert is responsible for the management of Up for Growth's financial operations.
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