Leadership

Leadership Team

Dan Sawislak, Executive Director
Dan works with the Board of Directors to set the strategic direction of the organization. He is responsible for overall management of the programs and initiatives that implement that direction. 

Eric Knecht, Chief Financial Officer
Eric partners with RCD’s leadership to further initiatives that enable organizational growth and scale.

Hetal Brahmbhatt, Director of Business Operations
Hetal drives operational effectiveness and efficiency across RCD’s core business lines through strategic initiatives rooted in our values and mission.

Carolyn Bookhart, Director of Real Estate Development
Carolyn ensures an active pipeline of new development activity and oversees staff performance on all real estate development projects.

Lauren Lyon, Director of Communications
Lauren designs strategies to put RCD’s mission, qualifications, accomplishments, and needs in front of stakeholders, donors, and constituents.

Ana Rasquiza, Director of Community Development
Ana leads our Community Development team to foster positive community change through resident led strategies in partnership with local leaders and organizations.

Nick Griffin, Director of Asset Management
Nick ensures that our portfolio of properties perform well both physically and financially and oversees capital planning, financial management, business planning, and property workouts for loan modification and refinancing.

Dan Hardy, Director of Systems and Technology
Dan plans and implements strategies that maintain and upgrade RCD’s technology platforms to improve efficiency and support the organization’s growth.

Olivia King, Director of Resident Services
Olivia leads the services for residents, developing programs that meet their needs and build community, and oversees services planning for new developments.

Felise Moglia, People Operations Manager
Taking a people-first approach, Felise manages our human resource efforts to recruit, develop, and retain staff in a positive and productive work environment.

Kate McKean, Development Controller
Kate manages all accounting operations related to RCD’s real estate development activity.

Zelda Ryan, Corporate Controller
Zelda manages all fiscal and accounting operations for RCD and related entities.

Board of Directors

William Goodwin, Chair
Resident of RCD family property, Policy Consultant for Hope Solutions, Board Member East Bay Housing Organizations

Amy Davidson, Vice Chair
Director of the Center on Homelessness for the San Mateo Human Services Agency

Philip Palmer, Treasurer
Retired Banker, Current Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Mi Chun, Secretary
Chaplain Program Coordinator at the Center for Elder’s Independence

Artise Hardy
Technology and finance consultant

Janet Kennedy
Former housing staff, cities of San Pablo, Concord, Berkeley, Antioch

Willie Phillips
Community activist and volunteer

Marian Wolfe
Principal, Vernazza Wolfe Associates

David Tom
Executive Director, Fast Freddie Foundation

Richard Shapiro
Attorney and Partner, for Farella Braun + Martel, LLP

Kattye Giles
Resident of RCD senior housing property, community volunteer

Aya Romero
Youth Advocate, Fred Finch Youth and Family Services

Executive Director Dan giving a speech

“What I really love about RCD is how much positive impact we have in people’s lives just by where we build, how we design, and the services we offer. It’s incredibly motivating to open the doors to residents and watch them thrive.”

— Dan Sawislak, Executive Director

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