Whitney Jones

Whitney Jones is a senior executive at Chinatown Community Development Center (Chinatown CDC) in San Francisco, California. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of Operations, a role he assumed in 2020.13 Prior to this position, Whitney was the Director of Housing Development at Chinatown CDC for 13 years.13

Career at Chinatown CDC

Whitney has been with Chinatown CDC since 1992, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the organization.1 During his tenure as Director of Housing Development, he played a significant role in the development of over 2,500 units of affordable housing.1

Responsibilities

As Deputy Director of Operations, Whitney provides leadership in the areas of housing development and IT/administrative functions.1 His extensive experience in affordable housing development has made him a valuable asset to the organization.

Background and Education

Before joining Chinatown CDC, Whitney started his career in affordable housing with Telesis Corporation in Washington, DC.1 His educational background includes:

• B.A. in English from the University of Kansas
• M.A. in Geography from UC Berkeley
• Graduate of LISC's Housing Development Training Institute
• Graduate of USC's Bay Area Ross Program for Real Estate1

Additional Roles

Whitney Jones also serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for MEDA (Mission Economic Development Agency), another San Francisco-based nonprofit.2 He has been living in the Mission District since 1991, further demonstrating his commitment to the San Francisco community.2

Whitney's extensive experience and dedication to affordable housing development have made him a respected figure in the field of community development in San Francisco.