Ruby Bolaria Shifrin
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Performance-driven executive with almost 20 years of experience specializing in leveraging strategic partnerships, financial instruments, data and community engagement to drive substantial, measurable social change. Proven track record in strategic planning, program development and driving impactful initiatives that address inequality and promote community driven solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President & Head of Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
09.2022 - Current
- Oversee Community Initiative programs including Housing Affordability, Economic Inclusion and Mobility, Racial Equity and Local Impact
- Spokesperson and strategic lead for Community initiative
- Lead team of 17 and managed ~$65M budget, including grants and impact investments (PRIs, SPIs)
- Oversee strategic development including creation of first measurement and evaluation framework.
Director of Housing Affordability
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Lead strategic development of Housing program, including extensive collaborative process to develop theory of change and short, medium and long term goals
- Manage team of eight and ~$50 million dollar budget which includes grants and PRI investments
- Worked in collaboration to develop Partnership for the Bay’s Future, to invest $40M to raise $500M housing investment fund and ~$25 million grant fund to support policy change in the Bay Area
- Supported critical legislation & ballot measures locally & statewide including Prop 1 which brought 12B+ annually to affordable housing & bill package including statewide just cause evictions, rent caps, streamlining & up-zoning policies to support production, preservation and protection
- Lead launch of multiple innovative, data informed pilots to support homeownership opportunities for underrepresented Californians, build ADU's, build housing on school and faith owned land, among others.
Development Manager
FivePoint LLC (formerly Lennar Urban)
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Entitled 800 new housing units in San Francisco's Candlestick and Shipyard revitalization projects with cumulative project development budget +$500M
- Responsible for underwriting and management control functions including budget/costs reconciliation, cash flow projections, program scheduling, monitoring and compliance of contracts
- Assist in evaluating, hiring & managing consulting teams including architects, engineers & general contractors. Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and communication between architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
- Coordinated with local municipalities to obtain necessary permits, facilitating smooth project execution.
Research Analyst
Jones Lang La Salle (JLL)
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Analyzed market conditions and created reports to support decision making including using employment data, demographics, population growth, policy initiatives, and other metrics to generate forecasts and general market trends.
Graduate Student Researcher
University of California, Los Angeles
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Analyzed hundreds of academic publications and public policy about informal settlements in developing countries for Professor Vinit Mukhija. Focused on role of women in informal settlements and economies.
- Contributed to development of novel research projects, resulting in publication and conference presentations.
Organizer
United Auto Workers Union (UAW)
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Organized and mobilized University of California student workers to improve working and learning conditions; developed strategic framework and organizing strategies for contract negotiations and recruited new members
Project Coordinator
Department of Housing
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with community leaders, NGO Slum dweller International and government officials to support relocation and integration plan of 100 families from football stadium into Ruimsig settlement in Johannesburg
Program Manager
The Common Good
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Collaborated with Founder Patricia Duff to restructure and adopt new strategic plan to increase civic participation through speaker series with political thought leaders including Paul Krugman, Nancy Pelosi, Jeffery Toobin.
Regional Campaign Organizer
Corporate Accountability International
09.2009 - 12.2011
- Organized demonstrations, trained 200+ volunteers, held press conferences and garnered 500+ hits, collected 7,000+ petitions and raised $50k+in grassroots donations for two national public health campaigns
- Facilitated passage of 2010 Healthy Meals Ordinance in San Francisco to prevent fast food businesses from insidious marketing of unhealthy foods towards children
- Advocated for public water systems and prevent water privatization through tactics like pushing State's to divest from bottled water and increase public water system investments
Communications Associate
Earthjustice
10.2007 - 08.2009
- Wrote press releases, analyzed media coverage, wrote weekly online newsletter and managed social media pages. Created and edited online videos and PSA’s.
Field Organizer
Obama for America Presidential Campaign
01.2008 - 11.2008
Education
Master of Arts - Urban And Regional Planning
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2007
Affiliated Organizations
- United Way Bay Area Board Member
- Linc Housing Board Member
- Advisor, Terner Center Housing Lab
- Board Observer, Indiedwell, modular housing builder
- A Future for Every Child Board Member
Timeline
Vice President & Head of Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
09.2022 - Current
Director of Housing Affordability
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
05.2018 - 09.2022
Development Manager
FivePoint LLC (formerly Lennar Urban)
10.2015 - 05.2018
Research Analyst
Jones Lang La Salle (JLL)
07.2014 - 10.2015
Graduate Student Researcher
University of California, Los Angeles
09.2013 - 06.2014
Project Coordinator
Department of Housing
06.2013 - 09.2013
Organizer
United Auto Workers Union (UAW)
12.2012 - 12.2013
Program Manager
The Common Good
01.2012 - 09.2012
Regional Campaign Organizer
Corporate Accountability International
09.2009 - 12.2011
Field Organizer
Obama for America Presidential Campaign
01.2008 - 11.2008
Communications Associate
Earthjustice
10.2007 - 08.2009
Master of Arts - Urban And Regional Planning
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
University of California, Santa Cruz
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