Speakers

Maureen will discuss the partnerships and pathways that will lead to more affordable homeownership opportunities in Marin.

Maureen is the Chief Executive Officer of Habitat Greater San Francisco, serving Marin, San Mateo, and San Francisco Counties. Over the last 8 years, she has overseen incredible pipeline growth and increased mission impact across the organization as they build, preserve, finance and advocate for affordable homeownership.  An inspiring and strategic leader with a highly successful track record leading in both the non-profit and social impact private sector, Maureen has served in executive leadership roles for 3+ decades at leading organizations. She was the Founder, President, and CEO of the Youth Leadership Institute and for over 2 decades worked with hundreds of communities, foundations, and organizations throughout the U.S. and internationally on effective and transformative youth leadership, philanthropy, civic engagement, and policy initiatives.

The speakers are owners of private schools in Uganda that are affiliated with the Melissa Prandi Children's Foundation.

Enriching Lives Through Music provides youth with an immersive music education and resources that inspire and empower them to pursue their dreams. Jane Kramer, ELM Executive Director, will update us on the significant growth of ELM programs, even during Covid.

Jane has played music since the age of 7, mastering the oboe and the English horn. She also has a Ph.D. in Urban Policy and Planning from U.C. Berkeley and has consulted for public sector and nonprofit organizations with a focus on vulnerable adolescents. She is the Founder of Enriching Lives Through Music and, in 2016, received the 2016 Marin County Humanitarian Award. In 2018 she was honored to enter the Marin Women's Hall of Fame. Jane will discuss the ever-growing programs of ELM and their impact on the children who participate.

Kristin Amlie will share tips and strategies for improving the ergonomics of your home office to help you work more comfortably, safely, and efficiently.

Kristin is the Principal for Imagine Ergo, an ergonomics and inclusive design consultancy. With a background in ergonomics, physical therapy, Universal Design, and aging in place, she is passionate about creating environments that meet the needs of people of all ages and abilities at work, home, and in the community. She is also the Principal Ergonomist and Program Manager for the Ergonomics & Human Factors Program at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Kristin serves on the Marin County Commission on Aging, where she represents the needs of older adults and people with disabilities.