Meet Our Staff

Pablo Zatarain
Executive Director
Pablo then worked at the National Fair Housing Alliance in Washington, DC, where he assisted in nationally-based fair housing investigations. This included the systemic review of major lenders’ maintenance practices of their Real Estate Owned (REO) property portfolios in various neighborhoods. He also helped work to establish the Denver Metro Fair Housing Center through a federal grant awarded to NFHA. The DMFHC is now a fully functioning local fair housing agency which serves the greater Denver Metro region.
Pablo came to Fair Housing Napa Valley in 2013, and has worked in his current role as Executive Director since late 2014. Since arriving at FHNV, Pablo has overseen the successful implementation of new and traditional FHNV programs, worked with staff to assist clients with their housing related needs, and has also participated in regional coalitions and projects to continue meeting the needs of Napa County’s residents. He looks forward to serving the Greater Napa community for many years to come.

Katherine Young
Intake Specialist
Katherine graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology. Before working for Fair Housing Napa Valley, she spent several years counseling struggling adolescents in a high school setting.
Katherine has grown in her position and looks forward to serving FHNV clients in a variety of new and challenging capcities.

Christina Cieslewicz
Fair Housing Specialist
In addition to her day to day roles, Christina also managed the Mobile Home Seismic Reinforcement Program, a grant program for low income mobile home owners that provided funds for disaster repairs following the South Napa Earthquake in 2014. Her experiences over the past four years have enhanced her skills, both professionally and personally. Christina looks forward to continuing to assist victims of discrimination in Napa County, as well as growing in her current role and furthering her career in civil rights.

Pattie James
Fair Housing Specialist and Education & Outreach Coordinator
Pattie James joined the Fair Housing Napa Valley team in June of 2019. Her passion is empowering others to succeed by fostering trust, listening and respecting client feelings and needs. Pattie is dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination and advocating for anyone in need.
Pattie has multiple roles as a Fair Housing Specialist and Education & Outreach Coordinator for FHNV. Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything she does, both professionally and personally. She is a mother of three children who are working college students. Pattie’s family is what drives her to help the community and model good will towards others.

Alejandra Martinez- Alonso
Fair Housing Specialist and Education & Outreach Coordinator
Alejandra Martinez- Alonso joined the Fair Housing Napa Valley team in October 2018 as our bilingual Fair Housing Specialist/ Education & Outreach Coordinator, pursuing her passion, enthusiasm and desire for helping others. Alejandra has a wide-ranging background in providing services for a diverse and multicultural community, and previously worked in local businesses in Napa Valley, focusing on human resources. She is passionate about seeking equal rights and assistance for all members of our community.
Alejandra is thrilled to assist the community in her roles with FHNV and one of her daily priorities is educating the community and raising awareness regarding resident rights and responsibility. Alejandra looks forward to continuing to assist vulnerable populations and victims of discrimination in Napa County.

Jennifer Carmody
Fair Housing Specialist
Jennifer Carmody joined Fair Housing Napa Valley in 2018 with a background in legal education and advocacy work. Raised in an environment focused on civic service and social welfare, Jennifer has embraced the opportunity to focus on ensuring equal and equitable treatment for people in need in her capacity as a Fair Housing Specialist. As a recent Napa Valley transplant, Jennifer hopes her work will help her grow insight and connections to the community at large.