Ernesto had an untraditional route to community development. With a background in architecture and a passion for social justice his career was bound to be interesting. He organized for the United Farm Workers union early in his career and took this experience helping to create social and economic justice for families in the Central Valley and brought that home to work in Los Angeles for non-profit affordable housing developers.
Ernesto may not have a degree in finance, but he learned the ropes, fighting side by side with advocates, community members, and politicians to get things done. Throughout his 24 years in the industry, his organizing roots have enriched his work in providing affordable housing for the communities that we serve, always taking into consideration the people that we serve and the community that we house.
Coming back to CRCD and CRCD Partners, LLC feels like a homecoming to Ernesto. He is excited to have the opportunity to blend his organizing, community strengthening, and economic development roots to promote economic justice and community stability.
