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
Alexandra Reese
Chief Operating Officer
Alexandra is responsible for driving sustainable organizational change.
Anjali Kolachalam
Research & Policy Manager
Anjali is the primary source of policy knowledge to our staff and Up for Growth members.
David Dechant
Chief Financial Officer
David is responsible for keeping the organization funded and functional.
Eleanor Green
Membership Associate
Eleanor is responsible for ensuring Up for Growth members get the most out of membership.
Kecia Easley
Membership Director
Kecia is responsible for ensuring an excellent end-to-end membership journey at Up for Growth.
Leah MacArthur
Communications Director
Leah is responsible for giving voice to Up for Growth's work.
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
Chief of Staff
Omar is responsible for making Up for Growth a great place to work with and work for.
Sara Gibson
Membership Associate
Sara is responsible for ensuring Up for Growth members have an excellent onboarding and renewal experience.
Become
a Member
Need more housing? Join our network of more than 300 organizations from across sectors and across the country.