Now through the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, Nov. 18, we’re spotlighting speakers planning to participate in the day’s bevy of workshops. Next up: Jesse Kayan, Community Services Coordinator, Westgate Housing Inc., Brattleboro, Vt.
At Westgate, Jesse works with an enthusiastic tenant body to create a vibrant community and a healthy non-profit that's controlled by the residents of Westgate.
Before working at Westgate, he ran a women's shelter in New Orleans, La., where resident empowerment and leadership was at the core of the shelter's mission.
He serves on the Steering Committee of the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition.
Jesse's presenting as part of the "Resident Empowerment Roundtable" panel.