• Brandon J. Pierce Sr. serves as Executive Director (he/him), leading MHAction's mission to empower manufactured home residents and build progressive power in communities nationwide. He brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience spanning fundraising, operations, and executive management, with a career rooted in housing justice and community organizing.

    Before joining MHAction, Brandon spent four years as a grantmaker at a Fortune 500 corporate foundation, reviewing over $195 million in grant applications and gaining insight into what funders look for in organizational sustainability and impact. He later held senior leadership roles at housing-focused nonprofits, raising millions annually and building development infrastructure that supported homeownership programs and homelessness prevention. His political organizing experience includes managing fundraising for campaigns from 2012 to 2019, giving him firsthand knowledge of grassroots mobilization and coalition building.

    Brandon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from UNCC. Outside of work, he's a serial author with several books written and more in development, coding apps as a passion project, and teaching his four children that the Lakers are the only team worth watching. He lives in Greensboro, North Carolina with his wife Bethany and their kids: Bailey-J, Joshua, Jeremiah, and Bella-Ann.

Our Team

  • Paul organizes with MHAction leaders to build campaigns across the Midwest. He previously worked as director of the Lussier Community Education Center, youth organizer with El Centro Hispano (Durham, North Carolina), tenant organizer with the North Carolina Low Income Housing Coalition, public action organizer with the United Farmworkers of America AFL-CIO, and volunteer support worker with children living on the streets in Cape Town, South Africa. Paul is also a sometime poet, an aging soccer player and fan (Arsenal), and can be convinced to play a few hands of euchre or spades if you ask nicely.

  • Christopher Thompson is a community development and housing advocate whose career has been dedicated to helping families secure the stability, dignity, and opportunity that safe, affordable housing provides. Born and raised in New York City, Christopher has spent nearly two decades working alongside residents, tenants, homeowners, and community leaders to advance housing justice, economic opportunity, and neighborhood revitalization. Christopher began his career in community development organizations across Brooklyn and the Bronx, supporting affordable housing preservation, foreclosure prevention, homeownership counseling, and tenant advocacy. As a housing counselor and community organizer, he worked directly with hundreds of tenants facing eviction, unsafe living conditions, displacement, and housing insecurity, helping residents understand their rights while building collective power through organizing and advocacy.

    Throughout his career, Christopher has held leadership roles with organizations focused on housing, education, disability services, and community development. Most recently, he served as Director of Development and Programs at the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, where he helped oversee housing justice initiatives, tenant organizing campaigns, weatherization programs, and community land trust development while supporting a $7 million organizational budget. In addition to his nonprofit leadership experience, Christopher has advised housing-focused political campaigns, partnered with elected officials, testified before government stakeholders, and helped secure millions of dollars in public and private investment for community-based programs. His work reflects a deep belief that housing is not simply shelter, but the foundation upon which families build health, economic mobility, educational success, and civic participation.

    Christopher holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. John's University, an MBA from Metropolitan College of New York, and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). He has served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, Respond and Rebuild, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Today, as a Community Organizer with MHAction, Christopher brings together residents, advocates, and community partners to protect and strengthen affordable housing communities. He is passionate about helping people build collective power, elevate their voices, and create lasting change in the places they call home.

  • Brooke, a second-generation San Diegan, carries on the courageous spirit of her sharecropper grandfather who migrated from Mississippi during the Great Migration. As a community organizer in the nonprofit sector, Brooke has dedicated herself to ongoing efforts that uplift and serve the community at both the state and local levels.

    One of Brooke's notable contributions is as a co-founder of the Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition, where she mentors at-risk youth and adults impacted by the criminal justice system. In her role as a chapter lead, Brooke organizes and conducts education seminars, fundraisers, and community advocacy initiatives. Additionally, she facilitates workshops and classes called "Pathway to Freedom," empowering individuals to navigate their paths to a brighter future.

    Recognizing the urgency of societal issues, Brooke embraced the opportunity to work with the Civic Engagement department at Community Coalition. As a team lead and outreach organizer, she played a pivotal role in campaigns such as Healthy Future CA, Prop 15, and the recall of then Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey, pushing for positive change in her community. Amidst the pandemic, Brooke demonstrated extraordinary leadership by leading a team that administered COVID-19 surveys, collecting over 4,000 responses in South LA to understand the pandemic's impact on the community.

    Through daily conversations with community members experiencing disinvestment and inequalities in South Central, Brooke deepened her commitment to understanding and implementing power building strategies. She actively organized the root causes of poverty, mass incarceration, and the detrimental school-to-prison pipeline.

    Driven by her passion and expertise, Brooke transitioned to the Adult Organizing department at Community Coalition. Spearheading outreach efforts through canvassing and phone banking, she ensured that residents in South Los Angeles remained informed and engaged with the transformative movement. As a result, Brooke successfully cultivated a base of over 100 dedicated community members, united in their pursuit of justice and equality.

    In addition to her previous endeavors, Brooke also made significant contributions to the United To House LA Campaign, focusing on reducing homelessness and safeguarding low-income seniors. Furthermore, she played a key role in the Make LA Whole Campaign, which aimed to address the exacerbated socioeconomic inequalities resulting from years of disinvestment in the community. This comprehensive initiative acknowledged the urgent need for meaningful budgetary investments to combat homelessness, housing insecurity, and other pressing issues. Notably, the campaign directed substantial resources, amounting to $170 million, towards the priorities identified by residents from all corners of the city, with a particular focus on supporting women, children, and families.

    Brooke's commitment to continuous personal and professional growth led her to graduate from the National Organizing Fellowship at Community Coalition. In this invaluable program, Brooke collaborated with a diverse group of individuals from across the nation, contributing to the broader social justice movement. By engaging with seasoned organizing experts boasting decades of experience, she further honed her skills and deepened her understanding of effective strategies for change.

    Currently, Brooke embarked on a new chapter in her journey, serving as a CA Community Organizer at MHAction. In this influential role, she unites people on a national level, rallying them to safeguard and improve the affordability and quality of manufactured home communities. Brooke's unwavering dedication to social justice continues to make a significant impact as she elevates the voices of those in marginalized communities.

  • Jacques' background is in communications, digital strategy, and international development, having worked across nonprofit, educational, fintech, and community-focused organizations in both the U.S. and internationally. He has supported work related to youth engagement, public communications, growth marketing, knowledge management, customer success, and digital outreach.

    Jacques is currently completing a Master's in Strategic Marketing Communications at Fordham University. His experience across communications, organizing, and digital engagement has shaped a strong interest in building sustainable digital infrastructure, strengthening organizing capacity, and supporting resident-driven campaigns both nationally and internationally.

  • Amina Kamau is a community organizer and political professional based in Tallahassee, Florida. She comes to MH Action with extensive experience in grassroots organizing, having registered thousands of voters, built high-performing precincts, and developed volunteer infrastructures across local, state, and national campaigns.

    As a Certified Victims Advocate, Amina has worked at the intersection of advocacy and direct action, managing complex operations and mentoring emerging leaders. Her organizing experience spans presidential campaigns, unionization efforts, and down-ballot races, where she has consistently worked to center the voices of marginalized communities through methodical, community-rooted strategies.

    Amina believes in the power of grassroots organizing to create real change. Outside of her professional work, she is a classically trained ballerina of 15 years, a songstress, and an amateur mermaid. She brings creativity and discipline to everything she does.