Lived-Expertise Action Board

About

Contact Us

Email: livedexpertise@santacruzcountyca.gov
Phone: 831-454-7312

Lived Expertise Action Board:
Sheryl @ 831-359-2932 (call or text)

Youth Lived Expertise Action Board:
Alex @ 831-345-4570 (call or text)

Lived-Expertise Action Boards

In May of 2024, two Lived Expertise Action Board were formed: the Youth Lived Expertise Action Board (18-24 years old) and the Lived Expertise Action Board (general membership). Each board consists of 5 members from different backgrounds and life experiences including people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Board members must be:

Currently or previously experiencing homelessness
Living in Santa Cruz County
Passionate about community change

Join the Youth Lived Expertise Action Board!

The Youth Lived Expertise Action Board is currently recruiting for two board members. Develop your leadership skills, create positive change, and work with your peers to advocate for those currently experiencing homelessness! We’re looking for committee members aged 18-24 from different backgrounds and life experiences, including people who identify as LGBTQ+ and from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Interested? Fill out an online interest form or print out a fillable interest of nomination form pdf.

Interest Form

Nomination Form

Lived Expertise Action Board Project Request Form

Have a project you’d like the boards to get involved with?

Please complete this form to request the expertise of Lived Expertise Action Board members. Accepting requests is at the discretion of the board and can take 1 – 2 months to process due to board meeting frequency. If you have any questions, please contact santacruz@homebaseccc.org.