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Asefeh Mazraeh
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Summary
Results-oriented nonprofit and healthcare executive with 17 years of experience in leading complex community programs and healthcare initiatives across the Bay Area. Expertise in program strategy, operational leadership, and care management for vulnerable populations. Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams, multimillion-dollar budgets, and strategic partnerships to enhance service delivery and community impact. Fluent in Arabic, Farsi, and Dari.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Housing Industry Foundation (HIF)
Palo Alto
01.2026 - Current
- Led the nonprofit organization focused on housing stability, workforce housing, and community investment initiatives across Silicon Valley as Chief Operating Officer.
- Provide executive leadership over organizational operations, program strategy, finance coordination, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional management in partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
- Lead operational planning and cross-functional collaboration across housing programs, development, finance, fundraising, and community initiatives.
- Partner with executive leadership and Board members to support long-term strategic planning, organizational growth, and sustainable program development.
- Managed financial and operational functions including budgeting, reporting, reconciliations, vendor oversight, contract administration, and resource allocation to ensure organizational stability.
- Managed housing-related initiatives, renovation projects, emergency housing support efforts, and community partnership programs serving vulnerable populations.
- Developed and strengthened organizational policies, workflows, and accountability systems, enhancing compliance and service delivery across multiple operational areas.
- Collaborated directly with Board members, committees, donors, contractors, and community stakeholders to strengthen strategic partnerships and organizational impact.
- Provide leadership during organizational transition and change management efforts while maintaining operational continuity and organizational effectiveness.
Director of Care Management, Site Director
Sourcewise
Santa Clara County
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Led large-scale community-based programs and integrated care management services supporting older adults and medically complex populations.
- Oversaw multidisciplinary operations, strategic partnerships, program evaluation, and quality improvement efforts to enhance service delivery systems for diverse and vulnerable communities.
- Oversaw multidisciplinary operations, strategic partnerships, program evaluation, quality improvement efforts, and large-scale service delivery systems serving diverse and vulnerable communities.
- Led strategic program operations, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance oversight across multiple county and state-funded programs.
- Supervised interdisciplinary teams of 40+ staff including supervisors, case managers, social workers, and administrative personnel while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Developed collaborative partnerships with hospitals, healthcare systems, public agencies, Family Resource Centers, and community organizations to enhance care coordination and improve participant outcomes.
- Established operational workflows, policies, evaluation frameworks, and quality assurance systems that ensured program accuracy and compliance outcomes.
- Represented the organization in meetings with government officials, healthcare partners, funders, and community stakeholders.
- Strengthened participant and caregiver engagement through accessible, equity-centered, and multilingual services.
Housing Program Director
Abode Services
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Directed rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and coordinated entry programs across Santa Clara and Alameda Counties serving families, seniors, youth, and individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
- Managed HUD, ESG, CoC, and city-funded housing programs ensuring compliance with operational and performance standards.
- Supervised housing navigators, case managers, and multidisciplinary program teams while leading recruitment, staff development, mentorship, and performance management.
- Built strong partnerships with Public Housing Authorities, school districts, healthcare providers, social service agencies, landlords, and supportive housing organizations.
- Developed collaborative service delivery models supporting housing stability, health access, navigation services, and long-term wellbeing for seniors, families, and vulnerable populations.
- Led housing stabilization initiatives including employment navigation, tenancy support, life skills development, and community resource coordination.
- Conducted needs assessments and identified service gaps for high-risk and underserved populations, facilitating targeted interventions.
- Managed program budgets, deliverables, timelines, funding requirements, and outcome reporting across multiple service lines.
- Enhanced long-term housing stability and community impact through participant-centered strategies and cross-agency collaboration.
- Developed [Type] program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
Anti-Trafficking, Asylum & Family Stabilization Program Director
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Founded and expanded regional anti-trafficking, asylum, and family stabilization programs serving immigrant, refugee, and multilingual households across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
- Developed community-based programs enhancing safety, housing stability, wellness, employment readiness, family strengthening, and long-term self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations.
- Built innovative community-based programs addressing safety, housing stability, wellness, employment readiness, family strengthening, and long-term self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations.
- Secured and managed municipal and county grants contributing to the growth of a $5M+ funding portfolio.
- Conducted community and participant needs assessments identifying service gaps and informing program improvements.
- Supervised multidisciplinary staff and volunteers while developing training curricula, supervision frameworks, and leadership development systems.
- Conducted comprehensive community and participant needs assessments to identify service gaps and strengthen program effectiveness.
- Built and sustained partnerships with schools, Family Resource Centers, faith-based organizations, mental health providers, legal services, healthcare agencies, and local government partners.
- Provided culturally responsive, trauma-informed, multilingual services to support highly vulnerable and underserved populations.
Education
RCFE Administrator Certificate -
Assissted Living Education
San Jose 06.2024 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA 06.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz
Ahwaz, Iran 08.2004 - 06.2006
Skills
- Program Strategy & Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Program Innovation
- Financial & Operational Management
- Budget Oversight
- Grant & Contract Management
- Compliance & Quality Improvement
- Program evaluation
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Care Management Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Staff Supervision & Development
- Operational Excellence
- Community Partnerships
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Organizational Growth
- Continuous Improvement
- Executive Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- RCFE Administrator Certificate
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Mandated Reporter Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Languages
- Arabic (Fluent)
- Farsi (Fluent)
- Dari (Fluent)
- English (Fluent)
- Arabic (Fluent)
- Farsi (Fluent)
- Dari (Fluent)
Timeline
Managing Director
Housing Industry Foundation (HIF)
01.2026 - Current
RCFE Administrator Certificate -
Assissted Living Education
06.2024 - 09.2024
Director of Care Management, Site Director
Sourcewise
01.2022 - 01.2025
Housing Program Director
Abode Services
01.2018 - 01.2022
Anti-Trafficking, Asylum & Family Stabilization Program Director
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
01.2012 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
De Anza College
06.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz
08.2004 - 06.2006