Jonathan Russell
Director, Housing and Homelessness Dept., Alameda County Health | Executive Leader | Housing, Homelessness, and Behavioral Health Policy, Programs, and Advocacy | Systems Strategist
- Role
- Director, Housing and Homelessness, Alameda County at Alameda County
- Location
- Oakland, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jonathan Russell
Jonathan serves as the Director of Housing and Homelessness Services (H&H) for Alameda County. H&H serves as the strategic and operational lead, coordinating the countywide effort to end homelessness. One of the ten largest Continuums of Care in the nation, Alameda County’s homelessness response system serves nearly people annually. As a seasoned systems strategist, long-time non-profit executive, and now government leader he brings a wealth of experience to his role. Before his appointment in March 2024, Jonathan was the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer at Bay Area Community Services (BACS), a leading non-profit organization specializing in behavioral health, homelessness services, and housing development across five counties in the greater Bay Area. In this capacity, he was responsible for steering strategic direction, program design, and new business and fund development. His role also encompassed managing government and external relations, real estate development, data analytics, evaluations, community engagement, advocacy, and policy. Jonathan\'s extensive experience includes leading direct service teams on Skid Row, Los Angeles, and overseeing program operations throughout the Bay Area. This background has endowed him with a deep practitioner\'s knowledge and a solid grounding in systems and policy, particularly in the areas of homelessness, behavioral health, and racial and housing justice. Residing on Ohlone Chochenyo land in the East Bay, he continues to advocate for and contribute to impactful change at the intersections of these critical social issues.
Experience
Director, Housing and Homelessness, Alameda County
Mar 2024 — Present · Alameda County, CA, US
Education
Biola University
Bachelor's degree
2001 — 2005
Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - MA
2010 — 2013
Claremont Graduate University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (ABD)
2014 — 2019
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