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.

Aly oversees the operation of the Serafina Pantry and other programs to enhance community wellbeing. Aly first connected to the RBJ community in 2016 through meeting Serafina Pantry founder Farah Rivera-Ortiz while volunteering at Festival Beach Food Forest, an edible and medicinal landscape in the public parkland adjacent to RBJ. Aly has been a core leader of the food forest since 2016, and a leader at Serafina Pantry since 2022. Aly graduated from Austin College in 2012 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and has 10 years of experience as a community organizer and program director for climate justice initiatives. When she’s not feeding people or facilitating community projects, Aly enjoys gardening and herbalism, scuba diving, hiking, sailing, soccer, cinema, and taking long naps.

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.

Valerie makes sure our that residents receive excellent customer service while helping them to navigate property management or supportive services, depending on their need. She also keeps our team running with scheduling, supplies, and a can-do attitude! Valerie has more than 10 years of experience in operations and administration. Her helping nature started at a young age as she learned from her mother who was a nurse for 30 years. When Valerie isn’t keeping us all on track, she’s hiking, kayaking, and enjoying all of Austin’s nature.