Hello! I'm Ana Teresa Gee, a community-focused professional with a BA in Anthropology and a track record of support work, housing advocacy, and program coordination in both the United States and Canada. I help connect people with resources, analyze housing trends, and support individuals with disabilities or experiencing homelessness to improve daily living and overall quality of life. I thrive in collaborative settings, coordinating with clinical teams, government partners, and non-profit organizations to develop policies, run outreach, and advance open-space and community-safety initiatives. I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills, and I’m fluent in English with a passion for equitable, person-centered service.

Ana Teresa Gee

Hello! I'm Ana Teresa Gee, a community-focused professional with a BA in Anthropology and a track record of support work, housing advocacy, and program coordination in both the United States and Canada. I help connect people with resources, analyze housing trends, and support individuals with disabilities or experiencing homelessness to improve daily living and overall quality of life. I thrive in collaborative settings, coordinating with clinical teams, government partners, and non-profit organizations to develop policies, run outreach, and advance open-space and community-safety initiatives. I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills, and I’m fluent in English with a passion for equitable, person-centered service.

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Hello! I’m Ana Teresa Gee, a community-focused professional with a BA in Anthropology and a track record of support work, housing advocacy, and program coordination in both the United States and Canada. I help connect people with resources, analyze housing trends, and support individuals with disabilities or experiencing homelessness to improve daily living and overall quality of life.

I thrive in collaborative settings, coordinating with clinical teams, government partners, and non-profit organizations to develop policies, run outreach, and advance open-space and community-safety initiatives. I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills, and I’m fluent in English with a passion for equitable, person-centered service.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Residential Community Living Worker at Connective Support Society
August 1, 2022 - Present
Assist residents who have developmental disabilities with daily activities including hygiene, grooming, meal plans, and recreation in the community. Support individuals in completing goals and activities aligned with quality-of-life indicators. Supervise clients while in the community. Administer medication under established policy.
Rent Subsidy Outreach Worker at Connective Support Society
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Assisted individuals requiring rent subsidies and emergency financial assistance. Maintained extensive records and case notes under BC Housing standards and requirements. Worked in collaboration with clinical teams, community partners, and BC Housing. Assisted individuals in understanding the Residential Tenancy Act. Traveled between sites to participate in monthly tenant engagement and unit inspections, and to provide tenant notices at various sites when needed.
Community Organizer at Tenderloin Housing Clinic
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Worked with individuals suffering from various mental health disorders, brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use. Collected and analyzed data related to rent increases and evictions to identify trends in San Francisco’s rental market to inform legislation. Worked in coalition with tenants’ rights advocates and SF Board of Supervisors to draft legislation limiting rent increases known as Operation & Maintenance Passthroughs. Represented low-income and immigrant tenants as a non-attorney representative at the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board. Advocated for tenants and collaborated with landlords and the Department of Building Inspection staff to bring rental housing into code compliance.
Liaison at Park Recreation Open Space Advisory Committee
February 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Served as a liaison between residents and community groups in District 6 and citywide organizations about issues related to park and recreation. Provided comments on the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department’s Strategic, Capital and Operational Plans and budget hearings. Assisted Rec & Parks in arranging meetings with neighborhood groups, citywide organizations, and the public at large to discuss changes, improvements, or acquisition of open space.
Community Representative at Tenderloin Health Improvement Partnership
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Collaborated with community partners to create Parks network in the Tenderloin neighborhood to increase a sense of safety while visiting the parks. Planned and implemented Walks for Wellness events to incentivize residents to visit neighborhood parks. Co-designed and implemented a broad park network survey for all Tenderloin Parks. Facilitated workshops on identity and race to community members.
Community Leader at La Voz Latina del Tenderloin
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Facilitated workshops and trainings about housing and immigrant rights as part of the knowledge-sharing component of the leadership development program. Represented La Voz Latina in various venues including the office of District 6 Supervisor and the Recreation and Parks Department. Built and maintained relationships with community organizations and leaders. Assisted with the design and implementation of statistical research projects relating to open space in D6.
Admission Attendant at Asian Art Museum
February 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014
Outreached public and private schools to participate in special exhibitions and provided tour orientation to school groups. Trained new employees on computerized ticketing system.
Park Recreation Open Space Advisory Committee at Park Recreation Open Space Advisory Committee
February 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Served as a liaison between residents and community groups about issues related to park and recreation; provided comments on the SF Recreation and Parks Department’s Strategic, Capital and Operational Plans and budget hearings; assisted Rec & Parks in arranging meetings with neighborhood groups, citywide organizations, and the public to discuss changes, improvements, or acquisition of open space.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Certificate Geography Information System at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2018
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Administration at Thompson Rivers University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Certificate Geography Information System at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2018
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Administration at Thompson Rivers University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2022

Qualifications

Mental Health First Aid
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
CPI (Crisis, Prevention & Intervention) training
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
First Aid
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
FoodSafe
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
WHMIS (Workplace, Hazardous Materials Information System)
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Naloxone Training
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Class 5 BC Driver’s License
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Knowledge of Residential Tenancy Act, BC Tenancy Laws, and dispute resolution
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT)
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Homeless Individuals and Family Information System (HIFIS)
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Knowledge of BC Housing mandate, programs, and services
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
De-escalation techniques (working knowledge)
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Mental Health First Aid
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
CPI (Crisis, Prevention & Intervention) training
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
First Aid
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
FoodSafe
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
WHMIS (Workplace, Hazardous Materials Information System)
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Naloxone Training
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Class 5 BC Driver’s License
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Government