Seth Kilbourn, Executive Director

As Openhouse Executive Director, Seth manages all of Openhouse’s work, including creating 88 units of affordable senior housing, building a strong lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) senior community and establishing a partnership network of LGBT-friendly services. At the same time he is strengthening the capacity and sustainability of the organization.Seth brings 18 years of experience in government and the non-profit sector, including 9 years in senior management positions, to Openhouse.

Michelle Alcedo, Director of Education and Outreach

Michelle manages Openhouse community services, training and outreach programs.Since starting at Openhouse Michelle has trained hundreds of service providers to create safe and welcoming environments for the LGBT seniors they serve.She brings to Openhouse 7 years of experience working with educators, social service providers, and community members to help increase their access to community resources.Michelle has organized community-wide educational trainings across the country for professionals working with school-age children, as well as facilitated classes for caregivers throughout the Bay Area caring for an aging family member.

Fairley Parson, MSW,  Activities Manager

Fairley has over ten years experience working with older adults, within the adult day health center system, as a political organizer and as a group facilitator and MSW-trainee.  Fairley received her MSW at the University of California, Berkeley where she concentrated on gerontology and LGBT aging issues.  She joined Openhouse in 2011 and has a strong dedication to creating LGBT affirmative programming including lunch and support groups, special events and outings.

Ellyn Bloomfield,  Social Services Manager

Advocate and educator, Ellyn brings over twenty years of experience working in community based, non-profit organizations serving the needs of older adults.  As social services manager of Openhouse, Ellyn helps community members find senior affordable housing by providing resources in weekly housing clinics and locating available resources to support services for eviction defense, housing rights, employment, and mental health counseling.  Ellyn also coordinates Caring Connections, the Openhouse program where community members are matched with Friendly Visitor volunteers to help overcome isolation and create LGBT community connections.

Matthew Cimino,  Office Manager

Matthew brings to Openhouse 12 years of office administration experience.  He handles the day-to-day business and communications, including newsletter production, website and Facebook content.  He will also be a welcoming voice when you call Openhouse.