Devon was born and raised on the Central Coast and has a heart for helping underserved populations in her home community. With a BS in Psychology from Cal Poly, Devon gained experiencing working within Homeless and Foster Youth Services and served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster youth for nearly 5 years.
She joined the Coalition in 2017 and has held several positions with the agency before being named the Associate Director in 2021. During her time as Associate Director, Devon has spearheaded numerous special projects for the organization including the Point-in-Time Count Homeless Census and Survey, the California COVID Rent Relief Program, and most recently, the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative which connects unhoused individuals to healthcare and vital services.
Devon was a member of the South County Chamber of Commerce Leadership program’s inaugural class in 2019 and enjoys working with local community members and businesses to find collective solutions that address the complex issues of homelessness in our community.
Michael Azevedo joined 5CHC in 2019, and currently serves as 5CHC's Program Manager for Housing Services, assisting both those currently experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness to find and maintain a stable home.
Michael has had a life-long passion to serve his community, especially advocating for youth and families who lack a supportive safety net and need an empathetic voice. Michael is a Central Coast native from the Santa Ynez Valley, and a graduate of California Polytechnic University, with a concentration in Psychology and Philosophy. While at Cal Poly, Michael served as an intern with County Probation, helping youth learn how to better communicate while experiencing negative emotions, through a therapy technique called Aggression Replacement Training.
In his work with 5CHC, Michael developed the agency's Homeless Youth Program which assists youth from the ages of 16-24 with the supports needed to find and secure stable housing, continue their education, and expand their employment opportunities.
