Management Staff
Commitment & Compassion
Dora Leong Gallo
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dora Leong Gallo has worked in the community development field for over 30 years. For the past 16 years, she has served as President and CEO of A Community of Friends (ACOF), a nonprofit affordable housing developer whose mission is end homelessness through the provision of quality permanent supportive housing for people with mental illness.
Rachel Feldstein
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Feldstein joined A Community of Friends in 2017 as the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mrs. Feldstein oversees the Housing, Property and Services departments. more
Kinette K. Cager
Director of Human Resources & Administration
Ms. Cager oversees ACOF’s Administration and Human Resources department, including HR strategic planning, policies and procedures, onboarding, benefits, compensation and employee relations.
Renae DeMent
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. DeMent is responsible for all aspects of ACOF’s financial operations, administration of government contracts, asset management and program compliance.
Shannon D. Nelson
Director of External Affairs & Philanthropy
Ms. Nelson directs all philanthropic, communications, and public relations for A Community of Friends.
James Ramirez
Director of Services
Mr. Ramirez joined ACOF as the Assistant Director of Services and was promoted to Director in October 2016.
Mee Heh Risdon
Director of Housing
Ms. Risdon joined A Community of Friends in November 2017 as the Director of Housing after spending her nearly 20-year career working in non-profit project management positions.
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