The Board of Commissioners for the San Antonio Housing Authority is authorized to consist of seven members, two of whom must be residents in public housing - and cannot be a city officer or employee. Members are appointed by the Mayor of the City of San Antonio, to serve two-year terms, with a three-term limitation.      The Board of Commissioners determines and interprets the policies that govern SAHA, subject to the mandates and the limits imposed by State and Federal law.      Commissioners receive no compensation but are entitled to receive expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the discharge of their official duties. Board of Commissioners Meetings Click here to view the next Board meeting
BOARD MEMBERS
	Ramiro Cavazos, Chairman Mr. Cavazos is the Director of Research and Economic Development at the UT Health Science Center.  Prior to that position, Ramiro served as the Director of Economic Development for the City of San Antonio.  He has worked for the Levi Strauss Foundation and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.   He is a strong advocate for inner-city development, workforce development and small business opportunity.  Ramiro has served on numerous civic, non-profit, educational, and private boards.  He is a graduate of Weslaco High School and the University of Texas at Austin.  He has a Master of Public Administration from St. Mary’s University.
	Rebecca Galvan, Vice-Chair Ms. Galvan is a family law attorney in private practice.  Prior to entering private practice, Becky was an Assistant District Attorney.  Early in her career, she was a staff writer for the Lubbock Avalanche, San Antonio Express-News, and Houston Chronicle.  Additionally, she served on the Board of Trustees for the Alamo Community College District from 1986-1992.  Becky holds both an undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Texas at Austin.  She is the daughter of the late Carlos Cadena, former Chief Justice of the 4th Court of Appeals.
	Richard Gambitta Mr. Gambitta is the Director of the Institute for Law and Public Affairs at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he has served as the Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography and as a professor of political science for 30 years. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs of Syracuse University.  He served as the Chairman of the Board for Goodwill Industries-San Antonio, and was a member of the reform-oriented Commission on Integrity and Trust in Government, under Mayor Garza.
	Noah Garcia Mr. Garcia is the Executive Vice President of Real Estate Lending for the Bank of San Antonio.  Noah has over 20 years experience in banking and real estate.  Noah holds Bachelor and Master Degrees in business from the University of Texas at Austin. He is actively involved in the community and is the past chairman of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center.
	Yolanda Hotman (resident) Ms. Hotman is currently employed as a Program Manager for the Burned Out Survivors Fund. She is a former Federal Civil Service Employee at Kelly AFB and Community Outreach Assistant for Ximenes and Associates.
	Stella Burciaga Molina (resident) Ms. Molina is a former employee of the Edgewood School District. She has volunteered for numerous local causes including the Texas Department of Human Services and the office of the late Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez
	Lisa Tatum Ms. Tatum is an attorney with West and Associates LLP. She focuses on business transactions and public finance. She was previously with the law firm of Escamilla & Poneck, and served as legal counsel to the SAHA Board of Commissioners. She also served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney from 1995-2000.  She attended Smith College and Santa Clara University Law School.  She was recognized as one of Texas’ Rising Stars – Texas Super Lawyers for 2007 in Texas Monthly.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

OPERATIONS & HUMAN RESOURCES
Ricard Gambitta, Chair
Lisa Tatum
Yolanda Hotman

RESIDENT SERVICES
Yolanda Hotman, Chair
Stella Molina
Ramiro Cavazos

FINANCE
Noah Garcia, Chair
Rebecca Galvan

LEGAL ADVISORY
Rebecca Galvan, Chair
Lisa Tatum
Noah Garcia

ASSET & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Noah Garcia, Chair
Ramiro Cavazos

BOARD GOVERNANCE & ETHICS
Lisa Tatum, Chair
Richard Gambitta
Yolanda Hotman

HOPE VI OVERSIGHT
Yolanda Hotman
Stella Molina
Rebecca Galvan