UHC BOARD
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2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Jim Schulte, Chair Restore Utah Kristy Chambers, Vice Chair Columbus Community Center Austin Davis, Treasurer First Step House Sherri Whittwer, Secretary Utah Disability Law Center CONTACT STAFF
Tara Rollins Executive Director Francisca Blanc Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator Olga Hernandez-Favela Racial and Economic Disparities Coordinator Abigail Piña Racial and Economic Disparities Fellow |
2021 BOARD MEMBERS
Camille Winnie The Other Side Academy Don Dean American Express Irena Edwards Extra Space Storage John Montgomery Rocky Mountain CRC Kaitlin Myers City of Moab Max Anderson Beaver Housing Authority Nick Fritz Intermountain Healthcare Rachel Otto Salt Lake City Mayor's Office Robert Vernon Provo City Housing Authority Tony Milner Salt Lake City HAND |
Board and Staff
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UHC STAFF
Abigail Pina Hinojosa is a Mexican-American woman of color who is the proud daughter of immigrant parents. She is a graduate from Utah Valley University. After completing her B.A she joined UHC as a Racial and Economic Disparities Fellow. Abigail strives to empower marginalized communities through her outreach work in impacted communities. By being connected to community outreach and support, she advocates towards having equity access for marginalized communities. By working in the housing area this has helped Abigail pursue her goals of helping other people in different communities by working on housing justice issues that surround Hispanic, latinx, populations, refugees, and immigrants. In her free time, Abigail enjoys spending time with her loved ones, traveling, and finding new recipes to cook.
Francisca Blanc joined Utah Housing Coalition in 2008 for three years and returned to affordable housing advocacy in September 2019. She holds a BA in Mass communication and Political Science form University of Utah. Francisca has extensive background in fundraising and grant writing for various non-profit organizations. She is passionate about her work and works tirelessly to address the rights of all who do not have a voice. Francisca specializes in manufactured homeowners and renters’ rights. She’s determined to address through advocacy and education the systematic racial injustice and housing inequality among Utah’s multicultural communities. Originally from Romania, Francisca loves to take road trips throughout Southern Utah.
Olga Hernandez-Favela joined UHC in March of 2021. She graduated from the University of Utah in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Olga's background is in nonprofit work with experience in health education, advocacy, policy, facilitation, and creating access for marginalized communities. Olga is highly proficient in Spanish/English. When she is not working, Olga enjoys reading, going on walks, and making unnecessary Etsy purchases.
Tara Rollins is the first Executive Director of Utah Housing Coalition (UHC), a position she held for 17 years. Under Tara’s leadership, the Coalition grew to over 125 members, significantly increased tenant rights and responsibilities education, and became a strong and respected advocacy organization at Utah Capitol. Additionally, Tara oversaw a $1.8 million foreclosure prevention and education grant, advocated for extended rights for manufactured homeowners, and it was instrumental in the creation of the Utah Housing Commission on Housing Affordability. Utah Housing Coalition is now a state partner of Opportunity Starts at home, a national long-term, multi-sector campaign to meet the rental housing needs of the nations' low-income people.
Prior to UHC, Tara worked at ASSIST Inc. a Community Design Center for 10 years helping low income homeowners with emergency home repairs. Tara has been proactive in many local and national organizations by being a Board Member of the prestigious National Low Income Housing Coalition, Salt Lake County Homeless Coordinating Counsel, and Family Investment Coalition, a local coalition of social services and education organizations that advocate at Utah Capitol.
Tara holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Health Recreation and Physical Education. Originally from New Hampshire, she moved with her husband 25 years ago to ski the powder of Utah.
Prior to UHC, Tara worked at ASSIST Inc. a Community Design Center for 10 years helping low income homeowners with emergency home repairs. Tara has been proactive in many local and national organizations by being a Board Member of the prestigious National Low Income Housing Coalition, Salt Lake County Homeless Coordinating Counsel, and Family Investment Coalition, a local coalition of social services and education organizations that advocate at Utah Capitol.
Tara holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Health Recreation and Physical Education. Originally from New Hampshire, she moved with her husband 25 years ago to ski the powder of Utah.
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