Kelsey McGarry

Technical Assistance Provider at LAHSA, lead agency of LA’s Continuum of Care. Lead system design and oversight for Rapid Re-Housing and DV/IPV programs, including program standards, training, and compliance tools. Deliver targeted technical assistance, oversee funding allocation and budget spenddown, and foster cross-sector collaboration to strengthen service delivery, address systemic barriers, and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Oversee organizational operations, including HR, finance, budgeting, and legal compliance. Lead vendor management and strategic planning efforts. Drive fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and event execution; manage board relations and represent the organization within the arts and wider community. Cultivate partnerships with local arts organizations to deepen community impact. Maintain strong funder relationships and oversee the full grant cycle, from proposal development to reporting and compliance.

Promoted to Program Supervisor, overseeing three staff members their respective programs. Served as acting lead of Veteran Homeless Service System in Seattle/King County, providing technical assistance and subject matter expertise.

Developed case conferencing protocols aligned with Fair Housing laws and CEA policy to enhance housing placements for veterans. Partnered with the Performance Measurement and Evaluation Team to strengthen data quality and improve the accuracy and impact of the Veteran By-Name List.

Earned expedited promotion to permanent status as Veteran Specialist II based on performance. Served as lead housing navigator for unsheltered veterans, designing targeted program activities and overseeing eligibility tracking and participant engagement. Provided intensive support with discharge upgrades, VA and VHA benefit applications, and Social Security access to remove barriers to housing and stability.

Led statewide outreach across shelters, encampments, libraries, colleges, service centers, and public agencies to engage veteran households experiencing homelessness. Supported the implementation of nearly $4 million in VA grant funding, delivering direct services and housing-focused interventions to increase stability and access to care for veterans.

Harm reduction case manager at Seattle’s largest 24 hour emergency shelter for 200+ men experiencing homelessness.