Providing affordable housing and thriving community for seniors in Austin, TX.
Our Staff

Shontell is responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of RBJ Senior Housing which includes the development and construction of new affordable housing units for older adults. Shontell is widely regarded in the community for her lasting impact at the Austin area non-profit Family Eldercare, where she started as a case manager for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. She has developed core programs, scaled teams, raised more than $20 million in funding and developed more than 100 units of supportive housing for older adults. Ask anyone in the Austin nonprofit space and they will tell you Shontell is a fierce leader and doer.

Cesar supports RBJ residents by connecting them to essential resources and services, helping them navigate complex systems to reach their goals. He advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on ensuring non-native English speakers have equal access to services. Since relocating from New York City to Austin in 2022, he has worked in the nonprofit sector to serve and strengthen underserved communities. His commitment helps residents overcome barriers and achieve lasting progress.

Dylan supports fundraising, community partnerships, organizational development and governance. Dylan has lived in Austin since he relocated in 2017 to complete one year of community work as an AmeriCorps National Service member. He has been dedicated to professional growth in the fields of aging, homelessness, and affordable housing.

Elana is our on-site Licensed Master Social Worker. Since 2012, Elana has dedicated her career to helping Austin seniors achieve their goals and improve their quality of life, and she is committed to ensuring that older adults are connected to the benefits and resources they are entitled to. Every day she is inspired by the diversity and strong sense of community at RBJ.
Board of Directors
Clarke Heidrick
Partner, McGinnis Lochridge
Chair and President
Paul Saldaña
Principal, Saldaña Public Relations
Director and Vice Chair
Ricky D. Green
Attorney, The Law Office of Ricky D. Green
Director and Secretary
Rosie Mendoza
Chief Financial Officer, Fiesta Tortillas
Director and Treasurer
Ludy Zambrano
Resident Director, Low-Income Representative
Bob Ellis
President, Southwest Corporation
Director
Sharon Stewart
Resident Director, Low-Income Representative
Luz Lopez-Guerrero
Director
William M. Sage, M.D., J.D
Professor of Law & Medicine, Texas A&M University
Professor, The Bush School of Government & Public Service
Founding Director, Institute for Healthcare Access
Director
Megan Shannon
Project Principal, Momark Development
Director