Margarita De Escontrias
About Margarita De Escontrias
Margarita De Escontrias - Title
Margarita De Escontrias serves as the Chief Executive Officer, leveraging over three decades of experience in community development, housing, and redevelopment. De Escontrias has held significant leadership roles that have shaped her expertise in these sectors.
Margarita De Escontrias - Background in Community Development
With more than 30 years focused on community development, Margarita De Escontrias has been pivotal in addressing the needs of underserved urban and rural communities in Southern California. Her efforts have included extensive work in both developing affordable housing and commercial projects to revitalize these areas.
Margarita De Escontrias - Regional Administrator Role
Margarita De Escontrias previously served as the Regional Administrator for the East Valley Region of the CRA/LA (Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles). In this role, she managed the successor agency’s programs, driving forward key redevelopment and community improvement initiatives in the region.
Margarita De Escontrias - Affordable Housing Projects
Throughout her career, Margarita De Escontrias has been instrumental in the development of numerous affordable housing projects. These efforts have provided essential living spaces for underserved populations and contributed to the revitalization of many communities in Southern California.
Margarita De Escontrias - Education and Expertise
Margarita De Escontrias holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from UC Riverside, and a Masters of Arts in Public Administration from CSU Northridge. These academic qualifications have supported her professional endeavors and provided a strong foundation for her leadership in community development and redevelopment.