Alicia Sebastian

Associate Director
California Coalition for Rural Housing

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Alicia joined CCRH in August 2015. As Associate Director, Alicia supports the organization’s work in providing technical assistance, capacity-building, research, asset-building, leadership development, and advocacy. Alicia serves rural, agricultural, and American Indian tribal communities across California.
 
Before joining CCRH, Alicia worked in San Diego launching resident civic engagement programs focused on infrastructure, affordable housing, and transportation advocacy. Alicia also worked in San Diego strengthening food systems through access and education to healthy foods and small business support for local growers. Alicia began her career in public health in HIV prevention and treatment strategies in Santa Cruz. Alicia grew up in the rural foothills outside Yosemite National Park.
 
Alicia holds a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego, and a Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies and Education from UC Santa Cruz.