Serena Ip
Serena joined MidPen in 2015 as a Project Administrator supporting project managers on the new construction development of projects in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda counties. Since then, Serena has worked on the new construction or rehabilitation of over 600 affordable homes for families, farmworkers, seniors, veterans, and formerly homeless households. In her current […]
Daezela Irby
Daezela Irby joined MidPen in October 2025 as Associate Director of Property Opertaions. In this role she provides strategic oversight for the communities within her portfolio, ensuring they meet operational, occupancy, and compliance standards while staying centered on the needs of staff and residents. Daezela’s leadership focuses on supporting teams, removing barriers, and creating a […]
Nesreen Kawar
Nesreen Kawar joined MidPen in 2015 as a Project Manager and during her tenure has managed numerous developments in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Monterey, Sonoma and Alameda Counties, including senior housing, family housing, permanent supportive housing (PSH) and housing for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Most recently, Nesreen completed construction of a 100% PSH […]
Jason Ma
Jason joined MidPen in September 2023 as the Director of Information Technology after spending over 23 years at Visa, Inc. leading Corporate Enterprise Financial Systems. He is a results-driven IT leader who has successfully managed the software development lifecycle of large technology initiatives, portfolios, and programs. Jason has developed and managed high performing teams that […]
Danielle McCluskey
Danielle McCluskey, Senior Director of Resident Services, has been with MidPen since 2013. Danielle supports the strategy and design, implementation, and evaluation of programs intended to support residents’ wellbeing and quality of life. She is responsible for regional operations, including training team members, managing business needs, and cultivating/maintaining internal and external partnerships. Danielle is proud […]
Leanne Morford
Leanne’s focus and title was shifted to Vice President of Compliance & Operational Policy after leading the leasing team through one of MidPen’s steepest growth periods. Since joining in 2023, she has overseen leasing for over 1,000 new homes, welcomed thousands of residents, and helped establish a new leasing structure. In her expanded role, Leanne partners […]
Nevada Merriman
Nevada V. Merriman serves as MidPen Housing’s Vice President, Policy and Advocacy. Since 2007, she’s held many positions in the Real Estate Development team, including project manager. Most recently, she was the Director of Housing Development for the Peninsula and Silicon Valley. She has contributed to developing over 3,000 homes in Alameda, San Mateo, and […]
Polo Munoz
Polo Munoz joined MidPen in 2010 as a development project manager and throughout his tenure, worked on several development projects that have become some of MidPen’s most awarded and nationally-recognized communities. In his role as Director of Development, Polo oversees all aspects of new project development and guides his teams through the process, including land […]
Mollie Naber
Mollie Naber leads new business and strategic initiatives for MidPen Housing’s Development team, overseeing acquisitions and advancing initiatives related to land use and entitlements, cost management, and other priorities identified through MidPen’s annual planning process. She is a collaborative, implementation-oriented problem solver known for synthesizing diverse perspectives into actionable strategies. Mollie joined MidPen in 2018 […]
Dawn Nelson
Dawn Nelson joined MidPen as the new Director of Talent Acquisition. She brings over 20 years of progressive HR experience, with the last 5 years dedicated to leading organizational talent acquisition strategies. She most recently led a talent acquisition team at See’s Candies. Throughout her journey, Dawn has built a reputation for developing inclusive recruitment practices […]