Dedicated Advocates

Our Leadership & Staff

Meet the passionate housing rights counselors, legal advocates, and coordinators fighting for tenant stability across Wisconsin.

Committed Advocates Serving Our Community

Our staff brings together experienced tenant advocates, bilingual housing counselors, conflict resolution mediators, and program administrators dedicated to defending tenant rights and promoting equitable housing practices.

Executive Leadership

Sarah Montgomery

Executive Director

Over 15 years leading non-profit housing stability initiatives, overseeing strategic vision, municipal grant stewardship, and community advocacy.

Carlos Hernandez

Deputy Director of Operations

Directs four county branch locations, bilingual intake protocols, and multi-agency emergency rent distribution networks.

Hannah Weiss, Esq.

Director of Legal Education & Policy

Oversees educational publications, statutory compliance, landlord-tenant law training, and state policy briefings.

Housing Counseling & Advocacy Leads

Marcus Washington

Eviction Defense Program Manager

Coordinates courthouse intervention, pairing tenants facing eviction with legal resources and emergency mediation.

Elena Vasquez

Lead Bilingual Tenant Counselor

Specializes in Spanish-language tenant outreach, rental rights hotlines, and undocumented community housing security.

Maya Patel

Lead Housing Mediation Specialist

Facilitates neutral landlord-tenant dispute resolutions, repairing communication and structuring sustainable repayment agreements.

David Chen

Campus & Student Outreach Coordinator

Directs counseling at the Student Activity Center, educating UW-Madison students on lease vetting and security deposits.