Development Associate
I hadn't realized until later in life that housing was always an issue growing up. I had relatives living place to place, and juggling between affordable housing without transportation access or a decent car with no stable housing. As a car crash survivor living with a traumatic brain injury, I never knew my ability to advocate for safer roads would be determined by my housing access and affordability. For me, joining the YIMBY movement is about ensuring housing is not a barrier to the freedom to move.
Jacob Smith is a passionate advocate and leader in the pro-housing movement. Moving from a small town in Texas to a variety of metropolitan cities, Jacob’s journey as a social entrepreneur has reinforced his belief in the critical need for abundant housing as a foundation for addressing any social issue. Over the past decade, he has worked at the intersection of strategic partnerships, grassroots organizing, and advocacy. He has led both local and national campaigns in transportation, community impact, and social impact. A firm believer in the power of collaboration, Jacob is committed to driving change by advocating for solutions that balance community needs, innovation, and social impact.
