Resume
Professional Experience
Seasoned residential real estate consultant focusing on rent regulated jurisdictions in the state of California. Krista is a registered lobbyist in the city of Berkeley and an expert in Alameda & Contra Costa County rent regulations.
Real Estate & Regulatory Consultant, Market Insite Consulting
January 2016-Present. Providing guidance, strategy and education for residential real estate investors and legal professionals in rent regulated cities in the Greater Bay Area.
Executive Director, Berkeley Property Owners Association
September 2015-Present. Leading organization dedicated to promoting safe, affordable, and well-maintained residential housing in the city of Berkeley. Responsible for political and legal strategy, membership development, communications, and financial management of the organization. Guidance and education for Independent Rental Housing Operators.
Investor & Operator, Residential Rental Housing
July 1999-Present. Owner, operator and investor in residential rental real estate across the United States. Act as Managing Partner of California real estate holdings for personal real estate portfolio.
Political Director, The Committee for Real Affordable Housing
July 1999-Present. Owner, operator and investor in residential rental real estate across the United States. Act as Managing Partner of California real estate holdings for personal real estate portfolio.
Additional Work Experience
Senior Vice President, Development & Marketing, Junior Achievement of Northern California
Vice President, Marketing & Member Relations, Western Independent Bankers
Senior Director, Marketing & Industry Relations, Professional Risk Managers' Intl Association
Director, Global Marketing Communications, Barra, Inc.
Director, Global Partner Marketing, Commerce One, Inc.
Senior Marketing Communications Manager, Deloitte & Touche
Senior Marketing Communications Manager, Ernst & Young
Political Campaign Experience
2024 - BRHC Independent Expenditure Committee, Yes on ? (Campaign Director)
2024 - Berkeleyans for Effective Climate Action, No on Measure ? (Steering Committee Member)
2024 - Californians to Protect Affordable Housing, No on Prop 33 (Fundraiser)
2022 - Wendy Saenz Hood for Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board (Campaign Strategist)
2020 - Property Owners Slate for Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board (Campaign Strategist)
2020- Californians for Affordable Housing, No on Prop 21 (Fundraiser)
2018 - Californians for Affordable Housing, No on Prop 10 (Fundraiser)
2016 - No on U1 / Yes on DD - Berkeley Ballot Measures (Campaign Director)
2014 - Libby Schaaf for Oakland City Mayor (Volunteer)
2010 - Libby Schaaf for District 4 (Volunteer)
Professional Affiliations
Alameda County Bar Association, Member
American Society of Association Executives, Member
California Rental Housing Association, Staff Member
East Bay Rental Housing Association, Member
National Apartment Association, Affiliate Member
Nonprofit Volunteer Experience
Chair & Board Member, The Stride Center of Oakland
Chair & Board Member, Oakland City Commissioner, Community Policing Advisory Board
Founding Board Member, CHIARI International Association
Volunteer Account Director, Marketing & Strategy, The Taproot Foundation
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Mills College, 1994
Certified Association Executive, American Society of Association Executives, Accredited, 2010