Sanela M.

Sanela M. is a seasoned policy-focused professional with over a decade of experience actively shaping housing and community quality of life at the municipal level in San Jose. With an impressive career intertwining public policy analysis and implementation, she specializes in identifying systemic gaps and enhancing cross-agency strategies to boost livability and operational effectiveness. Her role from 2020 to 2024 in policy and government cross-agency strategy involved addressing housing conditions and improving service delivery systems, notably optimizing the 311 system. Sanela also contributed significantly to the BeautifySJ initiative, bolstering staffing for graffiti and dumping response, thereby enhancing environmental cleanliness. In her previous role as an Asset Manager at Mission Villa Realty until 2026, she managed multifamily properties, ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risks through adept regulatory compliance and risk management. Sanela's robust foundation in political science and her role in founding the South Bay Rental Property Network underscore her commitment to advancing housing policy and community relations. Her efforts in risk management and compliance systems have stabilized operations and protected asset value across Santa Clara County.