Hello Everyone my name is Gina Quiroz. I am located in Santa Barbara California. I have over six years of lived experience. Other affiliations are: The National Alliance to End Homelessness, National Low Income Housing Coalition, United Nations Working Group to end Homelessness, Outreach Coordinator and Board Member Committee For Social Justice, Board of Directors Families Act, Santa Barbara Tenants Union, Graduate of LETA (Lived Experience Training Academy) The National Coalition for the Homeless. My six years living on the street showed me what my purpose is my life now. To help those still without a home and to stop the criminalization of poverty. I am glad to be in this space with all of you!