Lenita Wheeler joins Alta Housing as the new Vice President of Resident Services.  She has over 20 years of experience in community organizing, advocacy, and social services. Her career has been driven by a strong belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live well in safe, affordable homes and communities where they can thrive. Lenita‘s journey includes impactful director roles at the Oakland Housing Authority and Destination: Home, where she led various housing and homelessness initiatives. Additionally, she has consulted with social impact agencies on board development, fundraising, and process improvement.

Lenita holds a Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and serves as a Commissioner on the City of Hayward’s Community Services Commission.