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Our Team

Our chapter is run by volunteer leaders who care about the housing shortage in our community. We come from different backgrounds and perspectives, but are united by our vision for a world with housing that is available and affordable for all our neighbors.

Want to connect with someone on our team? Reach us at info@gainesvilleisforpeople.org.

Jason Sanchez

Volunteer Chapter Lead

Bio

Jason Sanchez is a resident of Gainesville. He became lead for the YIMBY movement because he believes we need denser, more walkable, and more accessible housing for everyone.

Joshua Ney

Volunteer Chapter Lead

Bio

Joshua Ney is a father to three rad kids. He's played in a million local bands including Control Freak, Parallel, Nervous Systems, the French Horns, Brittle Stars and Crush 22. He's played in the local soccer league and currently spends his Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings playing ultimate frisbee. He also advocates for safe streets. He moved to Florida because of the housing shortage in Northern Virginia and he became a lead for the YIMBY movement because he believes we should have housing that fits within everyone's budget and needs. Not as mean as he looks.