Ancel Romero, CPM, NAHP-E, FHC, is CEO of HomeRise and a former member of its Board of Directors. He is the founder of The Ancel Romero Management & Consulting Group and former President of HumanGood Affordable Housing, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit affordable housing providers. He has more than 20 years in property management and affordable housing development. He is a Past President of AHMA-NCH, which named him its 2024 “Pioneer of the Year.”

Jet serves as a development and communications leader at HomeRise, where she grows philanthropic support across major gifts, foundation and corporate partnerships, and government funding.

She brings deep experience in nonprofit advancement, with a focus on campaign strategy, donor engagement, and cross-sector partnerships in housing and social justice. Most recently, Jet led development strategy at Dream.org, designing a multi-year campaign to expand opportunity for justice-impacted communities. She previously held leadership roles at BRIDGE Housing and Skid Row Housing Trust, advancing fundraising and communications during periods of growth and transition.

Jet is known for building strong partnerships, translating complex work into clear narratives, and connecting public and private investment to lasting impact.

She lives in San Francisco with her partner, Jeff, and their dog, Spicy.

Bimi joins HomeRise from TNDC, where she served as Chief People Officer. She brings extensive HR leadership experience to the organization, including prior service as HomeRise’s HR Director, where she was responsible for leading and overseeing all areas of the human resources function.

Brandon Wiley is a dynamic nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience designing and overseeing youth and family support programs that create measurable impact in underserved communities. With a proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and fostering strategic partnerships, Brandon specializes in building community centered initiatives that prioritize equity, access, and long-term outcomes.

Most recently, Brandon served as Senior Director of Family Resource Centers at the YMCA of San Francisco where he led operations across three Family Resource Centers, serving hundreds of families through child welfare support, mental health services, food security programs, and parenting education.

Brandon holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Idaho and brings expertise in strategic planning, grant compliance, data-informed program evaluation, and team Development.

Outside of work, Brandon enjoys spending time with his family, as well as working out, and watching movies.