Executive Director

With over three decades of experience managing, streamlining and enhancing operations, including extensive experience in hospitality and facilities management—Sheila provides strategic leadership and executive oversight to the Home Match program. Her expertise in creating welcoming, safe and well-maintained environments guides her team in delivering shared housing solutions that center on trust, stability and connectedness. Sheila excels at addressing complex challenges and empowering her team to implement innovative approaches that advance organizational goals, such as creating sustainable housing alternatives rooted in empathy and inclusion. She joined Front Porch over ten years ago to pursue her passion for serving older adults, and as Executive Director of Home Match she is guided by the belief that everyone deserves a place to call home. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, reading and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren!

Director of Strategy and Business Development

Luke completed his BA in International Relations at San Francisco State University and his MA in Human Geography at the University of British Columbia where he also taught as a Sessional Lecturer and advanced to candidacy in the Human Geography PhD program conducting research on the history of cities and critical pedagogy. Luke’s participatory research into health and wellbeing in urban communities led him to transition from his university career into non-profit community work with organizations in Vancouver, BC, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Luke brings a deep understanding of the history of cities and urban planning to bear in developing creative solutions for contemporary urban issues like housing shortages and environmental degradation. Outside of work Luke carries on his passion for philosophy and poetry in conversation with the liminal spaces between natural and urban landscapes.

Director of Operations

Lucie received a BA in International Relations from San Francisco State University and a Master of International Forestry with a focus on community forest management from the University of British Columbia. She has 14 years of experience working for non-profits in diverse environments, and a passion for engaging with the public via varied mediums. Though Lucie’s studies and career have been diverse, they have all been grounded in service to and strengthening of communities. In her down time Lucie enjoys walking in the woods, spending quality time with friends, and exploring philosophy across disciplines.

Languages: English, German

Program Director, Home Match Marin

Joseph Shumake completed his BA in Interdisciplinary Studies at California Institute of Integral Studies where he focused on the connection between art and psychological and social health. Joseph has spent the past 15 years working in community services in a variety of fields including teaching, facilitating trauma informed victim impact groups for incarcerated individuals, working as a case manager for unhoused youth and later managing a Transitional Living Program for TAY (Transitional Age Youth) youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to his work in community services, Joseph has maintained a steadfast commitment to his creative practice, song writing, through the years. He recently moved to Santa Rosa with his wife and newborn. He likes to spend his free time making music, building and riding custom motorcycles, and enjoying the outdoors.

Director, Home Match Alameda County

Originally from Oakland, Rachel lived in Los Angeles working in the music industry, from being a personal artist manager, to record label owner, to VP at Disney, launching their pop label Hollywood Records. After 25 years, she felt a new calling in life: working with seniors. First, she was a Program Director at Rebuilding Together Oakland, then for St. Vincent DePaul, and on to Director of Acting Living and Transportation at Lake Park Senior Community. Finally, she has landed at Home Match! She recently moved to San Leandro, and likes spending her time on long walks with her dogs, and considers herself a voracious reader and experiential cook.

Program Director, Home Match Contra Costa

Logan completed her BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University and her MBA in Organizational Leadership from University of California-Davis. She has over 10 years of experience working with diverse populations through social work and non-profits. Logan finds motivation and drive through the ability to help individuals in the county she grew up in—Contra Costa County. In her free time Logan enjoys spending time with her two dogs and her family as well as doing anything creative from crafts to singing.

Languages: English, Spanish

Program Director, Home Match San Francisco

Andrea brings a unique blend of personal passion and professional expertise to her role at Home Match. Her advocacy work began when her father became disabled and unhoused at age 60, leading her to navigate complex systems to secure support. That experience fueled her commitment to preventing homelessness among older adults and people with disabilities.

With a background in real estate operations and senior home care management, Andrea helps streamline housing solutions for program participants. Outside of work, she enjoys biking in Golden Gate Park, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.