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The Role of the Committee

The Partners with Lived Expertise Committee (PWLEC) advises the Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC) by sharing insights and lived experience to improve how the system serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This committee plays a key role in identifying barriers, gaps, and opportunities across system efforts, helping shape more responsive and effective practices.

Formed in January 2022, have participated in a range of CoC initiatives, including the Coordinated Access System, the annual funding competition (NOFO), and local city and county projects. Their work informs system planning, project evaluation, and the development of solutions grounded in lived experience.

Explore the Governance Charter

For full details on committee responsibilities, review the Sacramento City and County Continuum of Care’s Governance Charter.
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Committee Meetings

Partners with Lived Expertise Committee meetings are held monthly via Zoom and are not open to the public due to the personal nature of participation. Meeting access is limited to committee members and designated staff.
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Voices Represented on the Partners with Lived Expertise Committee

  • Co-Chair

Darrell Rogers

  • HPS Trainer, Trauma Informed Care Expert
 
  • Co-Chair

Marjorie Beazer

  • Partner with Lived Expertise Advocate
  • HOPE Consulting, Inc.
Area Represented:
Social Justice Advocate
  • Member-at-Large

Korei Gipson

Area Represented:
Person With Lived Expertise
  • Member-at-Large

Yvette Buckner

  • Advocate
Area Represented:
Person With Lived Expertise, Shelter/Housing Provider
  • Member-at-Large

Julius Douglas

  • Founder
  • Ceaze The Moment
Area Represented:
Homeless Service Provider
  • Member-at-Large

Mercedes Lott

Area Represented:
Person With Lived Expertise
  • Member-at-Large

Onesimo “O” Cendejas

Area Represented:
Homeless Service Provider, Person With Lived Expertise
  • Member-at-Large

Keon Johnson

  • Community Advocate
  • CPS Cultural Broker
Area Represented:
PWLEC
  • Member-at-Large

Kristy Smith

  • Case Manager
  • Sac S.O.U.P. Inc.
Area Represented:
PWLEC, Steward of the Sacramento Homeless Union

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