Interim Co-CEO
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“When everything around us is moving to divide us, we must stand firm, be clear-eyed, and be in lockstep with each other about who is most at risk when we don’t fight for housing justice. Funders Together gives us the opportunity to be in community with explicit values and unapologetic boldness.” — Jessica Venegas  

Jessica brings over 25 years of experience in housing, community development, and fundraising. She began her career in direct service—working in affordable housing, public schools, and neighborhood organizing—before pivoting to systems change efforts around homelessness and racial justice.  

Most recently, she served as a founding team member at Community Solutions, leading strategic partnerships and fundraising to support community-based efforts to end homelessness. 

She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband Jeff and is a proud bonus mom to Atticus and Lucca.