Joining Forces for Affordable Housing envisions a community where affordable housing is not only ​welcomed but demanded, prioritized, and integrated into all levels of community planning, development, and provision of services, so that everyone has housing that meets their basic needs. 

Meet Our Team

Kristen White

Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy

Sue Loellbach

Senior Policy Advisor

Liz Nelson

Associate Director of Advocacy — Lake County

Shereemer Chevannes

Associate Director of Advocacy — Cook County

Jasmine Cazares

Advocacy and Internal Communications Manager

Braeden Nelson

Policy Research and Impact Coordinator

Emma Yarger

Education and Outreach Specialist