In order to better inform our work, we have established an advisory committee of individuals with lived homeless experience, including youth and seniors, each with their own story and experience of working to put homelessness behind them.
The advisory committee is led by LDF Board Member Ben Schuster, who was homeless for much of his youth. Ben went on to earn a dual undergraduate degree from Chico State and a Master of Science in Real Estate from the University of San Diego, and worked at BlackRock before joining Comfort Capital as a partner in 2023. Having spent much of his youth homeless, Ben is passionate about using his experience to lead the advisory committee.
The advisory committee meets regularly to discuss the multitude of issues of homelessness throughout San Diego County, including but not limited to navigating the “system” and what works and what doesn’t. Committee members have particular expertise and experience within LDF’s priority areas of youth and seniors. Their perspectives help to inform LDF’s work as it relates to policy and investment of our philanthropic resources.
We look forward to increasing our impact through the leadership, insight and perspectives of the advisory committee.
