Thank You 2023-2024 Merritt Scholars!

Thank You 2023-2024 Merritt Scholars!

June 25, 2024-Oakland, CA Our 2023-2024 Merritt Scholars cohort was the largest cohort to date, welcoming 20 scholars in 2023. As a People-First organization, Merritt knows that solving the affordable housing crises means attracting and training the next generation of...
Congrats, Graduating Merritt Scholars!

Congrats, Graduating Merritt Scholars!

June 12, 2024–OAKLAND, CA Our 2023-2024 Merritt Scholars cohort was our biggest cohort to date! Merritt Scholars are spread out across the state of California with varying interests in the affordable housing field. We have 11 Scholars graduating and want to celebrate...
Merritt Scholars Spotlight: Kevin Umaña

Merritt Scholars Spotlight: Kevin Umaña

June 5, 2024–Oakland, CA Kevin Umaña is a 2023-2024 Merritt Scholar graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a B.S. in Urban and Regional Planning. Post graduation Kevin will be continuing his internship with the Citywide Housing Policy Unit within the Los Angeles...