Megan Colvard
About Megan Colvard
Megan Colvard's Role as Regional Director in San Jose
Megan Colvard is the Regional Director in San Jose. In this role, she oversees the growth and expansion of the regional budget, programs, and supportive housing development portfolio. Her duties involve coordinating efforts to manage and develop programs aimed at addressing homelessness in the area. Megan has been instrumental in bringing six developments and over 475 units into the pipeline in under six years, significantly impacting the provision of housing services in San Jose.
Megan Colvard's Education Background
Megan Colvard holds an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. Her educational background has provided her with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate and address the complexities of homelessness and housing services. The degree from a prestigious institution has been foundational in her career, enabling her to manage various programs and budgets effectively.
Megan Colvard's Professional Experience in Homeless Services
Megan Colvard has more than 10 years of experience in the homeless services sector. She began her career as a case manager providing direct services at a homeless drop-in center. Her career trajectory includes moving to South Central Los Angeles to assist unhoused families and veterans in obtaining permanent housing, utilizing programs such as Housing First, HPRP, and SSVF. Megan’s extensive experience encompasses managing the implementation and development of varied programs including Street Outreach, Rapid Rehousing, Medi-Cal Intensive Case Management, Interim Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Megan Colvard's Contribution to PATH in the Bay Area
As the Regional Director of Silicon Valley, Megan Colvard helped launch PATH's activities in the Bay Area. She played a pivotal role in managing the growth and expansion of PATH’s regional budget, programs, and supportive housing development portfolio. Her leadership resulted in the addition of six developments with over 475 units into the pipeline in under six years, significantly contributing to the availability of supportive housing in the region.