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Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco Announces New Board Leadership to Champion Affordable Homeownership in the Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (July 21, 2025) – we are pleased to announce the appointment of new leadership to our Board of Directors, including Brandon Brown as Chair, Carl Cade as Vice Chair, Magali Limeta as Secretary, and Nancy Turner as Treasurer. The Board also welcomes Claire Kurmel as its newest member. This esteemed leadership team will guide our mission to expand affordable homeownership and preserve housing across San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties, addressing inequity and displacement throughout the region.
Brandon Brown, a trial lawyer and partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, joined the Board in 2021 and steps into the role of Chair, having previously served as Vice Chair and Board Secretary. A recognized leader in intellectual property litigation, Brown is a trial lawyer who represents technology companies in disputes in Federal Court across the country. He holds a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Boston University. Brown previously served as the Chair of the nonprofit Youth Leadership Institute, where he led efforts that grew the organization’s revenue and impact by 3x. He comes to Habitat with a deep commitment to its mission, shaped by his own lived experiences.
“It’s an honor to lead Habitat Greater San Francisco as we work to expand access to affordable housing,” said Brown. “I know firsthand the transformative power of homeownership—it provides stability, financial security, and a foundation for a brighter future. I’m excited to help more families access this life-changing opportunity and strengthen our communities in the process.”
Carl Cade joined the Board in April 2024 and now steps into the role of Vice Chair. Cade was most recently Vice President of Construction and Repositioning at Hudson Pacific Properties where he focused on the buildout of office space and long-term investments. Cade played a key role in the company’s community engagement efforts. His 25-year real estate career spans Los Angeles and San Francisco where he has held numerous civic and volunteer leadership roles, including President of the Westside Urban Forum, Board Chair of the L.A. Neighborhood Land Trust, and Commissioner of L.A. Fire and Police Pensions. A Bay Area native, Cade earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in urban studies and political science from Vassar College.
Magali Limeta, who joined the Board in September 2024, is now stepping into the role of Secretary. Limeta is a Senior Revenue Cycle Analyst at UCSF Medical Center and serves as a School Board Trustee for Novato Unified School District. An active member of the San Rafael Evening Rotary Club and AD-10 delegate to the California Democratic Party, Limeta is a proud first-generation Mexican-American and the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a BA in anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Nancy Turner, a Board member since July 2020, is taking on the role of Treasurer. Turner is President of Point Olema Capital Partners, where she advises institutions, foundations, and families on financial and operational strategies. Her previous roles include Vice President at Jordan Park, an investment management firm, and Managing Director in investment banking at Perella Weinberg Partners. Turner is an active volunteer at organizations across Marin County, including the San Francisco Marin Food Bank, Redwoods Senior Community and Marin Humane Society. She holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a BA from Duke University.
Claire Kurmel joins the Board as its newest member. A retired marketing professional, Kurmel has a proven track record of driving growth and building brand awareness through strategic marketing initiatives. Most recently, she served as Managing Director of Channel Marketing at Parnassus Investments. Her career also includes roles at Matthews Asia, State Street Global Advisors, BlackRock, and Barclays Global Investors. Kurmel has held leadership positions with the Financial Communications Society in San Francisco and the UC Davis Graduate School of Management’s alumni board.
“We’re thrilled to welcome this new leadership team to our Board at such a pivotal time for our mission,” said Maureen Sedonaen, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco. “Bay Area home prices continue to rise while the availability of affordable homes remains critically low. Local families—especially in communities of color—face immense challenges finding secure and affordable housing that allows them to stay in their neighborhoods and build wealth for the next generation. Homeownership is one of the most powerful ways to create stability and opportunity, and our Board plays a vital role in advancing this work. Together, we’re committed to ensuring more families can achieve the dream of owning a home and building a secure future.”