Keely Hanson

Keely Hanson serves as Director of Strategic Initiatives at Housing California, where she leads cross-sector initiatives that help drive the organization’s long-term vision for systems change to end homelessness and create affordable homes for all Californians.

Keely brings more than 15 years of experience spanning government, philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, research, and corporate social responsibility. Throughout her career, she has worked at the intersection of public policy, community engagement, and organizational strategy, helping institutions build partnerships, navigate complex public policy landscapes, and translate bold ideas into measurable impact.

Prior to joining Housing California, Keely served as Vice President of National Community Engagement at JPMorgan Chase, where she led national partnerships and philanthropic investments supporting housing affordability, community development, and small business growth. She previously advised the Director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development during a period of historic housing investment, helping launch transformative statewide initiatives and strengthen relationships across government and community stakeholders. Earlier in her career at the Urban Institute, she partnered with leading national foundations to advance equitable grantmaking and nonprofit effectiveness through research, technical assistance, and evaluation.

Keely holds a Master of Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine.

Email: khanson@housingca.org
Direct dial: 916-243-0082
Preferred Pronouns: she/her