The PHC Advisory Committee was established in 2019 to provide guidance, assistance, and advice to Project Homeless Connect. This past year, the Advisory Committee has served as a pillar of support during a time of transition and change. Committee Members are community members who volunteer to share their expert knowledge and experiences in various fields for the betterment of PHC.
Pamela Grayson-Holmon – Executive Director
A native of San Francisco’s Western Addition, Pamela brings over 20 years of leadership in affordable housing and community development. With an MBA and certifications in Occupancy and Fair Housing Compliance, she has revitalized organizations, launched equity-driven campaigns, and built sustainable systems of care. Rooted in social justice, Pamela is deeply committed to breaking cycles of displacement and poverty—and expanding access to housing, opportunity, and hope.
Penny Eardley – Chairperson
Joining the San Francisco Public Health Foundation as Executive Director in 2010, Penny Eardley brings 40 years of experience in non-profit leadership with a record of successful team management, fiscal responsibility, fund development and strategic planning. She has won several awards, including the designation as outstanding Santa Barbara County Public Health Professional in 2001. She has been a volunteer and advisor to Project Homeless Connect since 2010.
Troy Brunet– Member
A constant volunteer. If Troy can contribute back to the community, for which they have been so supportive of him, he will do just that. He is the 1st recipient of the PHC Compassion Award in 2018 and now serves on the Advisory Committee of Project Homeless Connect. He is the Lead Representative for the Reading Glasses Program at Project Homeless Connect, which is for providing reading glasses for those in need. In years past, he has also served on the Boards of Directors for Tenderloin Health, Community Housing Partnership, GGBA (Goldengate Business Association) and the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco. In his words — “I hope others will be inspired to get involved in their communities also”.
Omar Reyes Silvestri – Member
Omar has extensive experience providing crisis intervention services, including case management, counseling, and advocacy, to victims and witnesses of crimes as well as the homeless population. He has worked for several years in the Bay Area, both in the non-profit sector and in the government, where he coordinated volunteer programs and assisted victims and witnesses of crime in navigating the Criminal Justice System. Omar has a Law Degree from Bolivia and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Golden Gate University. Additionally, he is a passionate tennis player and a Professional Tennis Instructor.
Harlow Voorhees – Member
Harlow is a certified Airline Transport Pilot and longtime FAA Aviation Safety Inspector, now serving as a Flight Instructor in Petaluma. A San Francisco resident since the late 1960s, he brings decades of leadership experience and a deep commitment to social service—volunteering with PHC, the SF-Marin Food Bank, and local shelters.
Interested in learning more about Project Homeless Connect’s Advisory Committee? Email us at info@projecthomelessconnect.org
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