Mission District San Francisco Blog

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Introducing José García, MEDA’s New Chief Real Estate Officer

José joined MEDA in 2018 at a pivotal moment when the organization was beginning to invest in the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. José began as a project assistant and later became Associate Director of Preservation, playing a key role in expanding MEDA’s portfolio through the Small Sites Program. Today, he reflects on his personal history, his journey, and the responsibility of leading MEDA’s Community Real Estate team.

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Meet Malea Chavez, MEDA’s New Chief Program Officer

In April, Malea Chavez joined the Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) as Chief Programs Officer, bringing decades of experience in community-based leadership. Born and raised in San Francisco’s Mission District, Malea has a long-standing connection to the neighborhood and previously worked at MEDA during two earlier chapters of her career, contributing to legal services and program development.

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From Feedback to Action: MEDA’s Commitment to Enhancing the Client Experience

Driven by our commitment to meet community needs, we utilized a capacity building grant from Listen4Good in 2024 to conduct a client satisfaction survey. This initiative allowed us to gain deeper insight into what our small business development clients value most about our services, explore their perception about MEDA’s role in their small business journey, and identify ways to enhance client experience. Now, we are excited to share the results.

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