Amplify Communities is committed to unlocking the opportunity of places and advancing social, economic and environmental justice.
Our team collaborates with diverse cross-sector partners to devise innovative solutions that center community needs, leverage existing resources and strengthen opportunities for collective impact.
About Amplify Communities
Mission
Amplify Communities is a women-led nonprofit dedicated to driving systems change and solutions to advance housing, education, and economic opportunity.
Pillars
Thought Leaders • Advisors • Partners
Approach
Our community-centered approach to planning builds on community knowledge, elevates diverse community voices, and raises awareness about the costs and benefits of potential solutions.
Meet Our Team
Alexa Washburn
Founder, Managing Director
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Alexa brings over 25 years of policy, planning and development expertise across California to Amplify Communities …
Sandra Espadas
Community Impact Director
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Sandra possesses over 20 years of experience advising on public outreach strategies …
Sarah Walker
Senior Project Manager
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Sarah Walker has more than 15 years of experience in land use planning, housing policy and community development …
Taylor Libolt Varner
Policy Specialist
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Taylor specializes in housing policy and implementation, bringing a wealth of expertise as an experienced urban planner …
Cynthia Mejia
Community Building Lead
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Cynthia oversees an array of planning-related tasks, including technical assistance, community engagement, policy analysis, legislative tracking …
Creiselda Varela
Assistant Project Manager
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With a strong foundation in building relationships as a trusted voice within underserved communities, Creiselda excels at connecting with …
What We Do
The quality of our work is measured by our ability to enhance the sustainability, health, and vibrancy of communities to promote access and opportunity for all. We see ourselves as community partners in delivering social, economic, and environmental benefits. We firmly believe in the importance of cultivating relationships and strategic investments that catalyze positive community change. We offer a breadth of experience across:
- Land Use + Planning
- Advisory Services
- Outreach + Engagement
- Climate Change + Environmental Sustainability
- Grant Writing & Management
- Technical Assistance
- Collective Impact
- Health & Housing
Our Client Partners
Let's Collaborate
Contact us today to get your planning project or community outreach plan started