Kate McGee, an accomplished development consultant harnessing extensive global public policy expertise cultivated in major cities. With a remarkable track record, she played a pivotal role in entitling and developing 3,500+ residential units and 1.7 million sq ft of institutional space in San Francisco. Guided by experiences in Vancouver and London, Kate's approach focuses on sustainability and social equity. Operating from the U.S., she brings a wealth of knowledge to craft innovative solutions for clients. Kate is a Board member of Lambda Alpha International, and serves on SPUR’s housing policy board and the Housing Action Coalition’s Regulatory and Project Review Committees. Kate is a licensed realtor, registered permit consultant, and lobbyist.

Andrea, CEO and nonprofit fundraising and management professional with experience in capital projects, strategy development, family office capital deployment and public bond oversight for affordable housing projects. Founder of A.M. Crawford, Inc. Andrea supports nonprofits in strengthening relationships with funders. Andrea serves as Vice Chair on the Citizens' General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee in San Francisco and is a founding board member of the Greater Bay Area Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association. As a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Andrea brings her extensive background in marketing and nonprofit development to guide and oversee capital and programmatic projects.

Jonathan is a development & planning professional steeped in affordable housing & public-private partnerships. He spent five years at BRIDGE Housing, a non-profit builder, leading efforts to acquire, entitle, and build permanently affordable housing. He served 10 years in the public sector, leading major real estate transactions and public/private partnerships in the University of California system and at the Port of San Francisco. Previously, he was a Principal at BAE Urban Economics – an economic consultancy – evaluating demographics, markets, and real estate feasibility. He lives in Berkeley, CA with his wife and (occasionally) three young adult children.

Peter McGee, is a business development advisor and managing partner at Stable Group Restaurants. A Certified Public and Management Accountant, Peter elevates client visions with purpose-driven strategies. A serial entrepreneur with a track record in Canada and the US, he excels in developing original concepts, securing capital, and expanding into new markets.

Erevan O’Neill, structural engineer and founder/principal engineer of ONE Design, specializes in residential and commercial remodels & design, seismic retrofits, temporary shoring, inspections and feasibility studies. Erevan has worked on numerous projects in the Bay Area since 2005. Inspired by architects like Santiago Calatrava, Erevan champions breaking down walls between engineering and design to unleash creativity. With almost twenty years immersed in San Francisco's engineering and design landscape, Erevan seamlessly guides clients through project permitting, and is a creative force in synthesizing form and function in clients’ projects. ONE Design works on projects throughout the Bay Area including in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties.

Nnamdi specializes in precise pre-design as-built drawings for commercial and residential properties. As-built surveys provide insightful assessments of architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and site/lot conditions, guiding clients in identifying design opportunities and constraints for renovation or acquisition projects.

Andrea Cernusak is the dynamic force behind Studio Cernusak. An architect with over two decades of experience, her work has spanned various project types including high-end residential, multi-family residential, adaptive reuse, and commercial projects. Holding a Master of Architecture degree, she also teaches in the Architecture Program at the University of San Francisco blending her hands-on experience with academic investigation. She has worked up and down the West Coast, and currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area transforming spaces with unwavering attention to detail and boundless enthusiasm.

Simon Yip, the dynamic force behind SF Permitting, Inc., Simon easily navigates the intricacies of Code compliance across various City disciplines. Drawing from a rich foundation in design, Simon spent nearly two decades immersing himself in the realm of regulations. However, his journey truly blossomed when he discovered his knack for offering invaluable guidance to licensed architects and engineers, coupled with an unparalleled ability to expedite building permits seamlessly. Renowned among his peers and within the City, Simon is celebrated for his dedication to supporting small businesses, with a particular emphasis on empowering nonprofit organizations.

After beginning his career working agency-side in advertising-communications on numerous global and national consumer brands, Peter moved to working in-house for some of the Pacific Northwest's leading real estate developers leading their brand, marketing, and communications teams. For almost 15 years, Peter’s real estate development project teams have come to count on him for market-leading strategy, creative excellence, and a collaborative spirit – all rooted in a sense of possibility and high performance. With a clear view of the real estate development practice as a risk-removal exercise, Peter has led the marketing and branding efforts of projects ranging from small-scale to master plan including every product type in major markets throughout the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada.