Born and raised in Southern Humboldt, Diana has a background in working with non profits in the UK and US. Diana’s love for her home community contributes to her dedication of creating community revitalization. While living in the Bay Area, she divides her time between family, work and SoHum!

diana@sohumhousing.org

As our newest board member, Dian has been a bookkeeper for 30 years working in the construction industry and more recently for a number of non-profits.  Dian has been on a number of boards in the non-profit sector.  Currently, the Vice Chair on the Redway Community Services board for 12 years.  Dian has a history of working with the unhoused populations in Marin County, where she is from.  She has personal experience of being homeless with a 4yr old daughter back in the mid-80’s for a year.. SHO is fortunate to have her on the team!

dian@sohumhousing.org

Acclaimed local lawyAttorney who used his skills to save the last of the old growth Redwoods in the Sinkyone Wilderness. A fascinating member of our community and we are so lucky to have him as a part of SHO!

jay@sohumhousing.org

Former Culinary Chef who devoted 6 years at Healy Senior Center procuring food, and managing the kitchen. Now newly retired and promoted to full time grandma, along with her SHO board duties, she is keeping her days filled up.

babette@sohumhousing.org

A retired nurse of 50 years who was a co-founder that organized the non profit Jah Med, a medical response crew of 120 that covers festivals and events, (1996-2015). Enjoying second part of her life being involved with local emergency preparedness (SHARC-Southern Humboldt Amateur Radio Club/SHEPT-Southern Humboldt Emergency Preparedness Team/OES/Red Cross) She is using her skills to collaborate with others to create a safe camp community in Southern Humboldt.

patterae@sohumhousing.org

While working on her Master’s Degree in Social Work, Leo left SoHum for Colorado to finish her degree. After recievng her MSW, we saw incredible dedication to both SHO and to our community when she moved back to accept the position of Director of Programs & Operations. She continues to build a program that brings positive change to SoHum and actively changing lives.