The Kennedy Commission Team
Cesar Covarrubias
Executive Director
Cesar Covarrubias
Executive Director
Cesar directs the advocacy, education and outreach activities that develop solutions to housing needs and unite communities across Orange County to support affordable housing development. Prior to his current position, Cesar coordinated the Commission's efforts to develop and implement affordable housing public policies and strategies in local governments. Cesar also has worked for the Fair Housing Council of Orange County as a case manager for housing discrimination cases and assisted clients with landlord-tenant issues. Cesar holds a law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton.
Contact Cesar at cesarc@kennedycommission.org
PRESIDENT
Helen O’ Sullivan
NeighborWorks O.C.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Lisa Castillo
Community Member, Former President/CEO of
Merritt Community Capital
TREASURER
Nora Mendez
OC Community Housing Corporation
SECRETARY
Dianne Russell
Western Community Housing
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cesar Covarrubias
The Kennedy Commission
Brenda J. Rodriguez
Affordable Housing Clearinghouse
David Levy
Fair Housing Council of OC
Glenn Hayes
Community Member
Jessica Captanis
WNC
Joseph Singh
Farmers Insurance
Our work is made possible through the generous support of our Kennedy Commission members and funders. To all our supporters, thank you for your dedication to ensure quality affordable housing is available to lower income families.