Director

Director, Mark Carmona

Mark Carmona is the Chief Housing Officer and Director of the City of San Antonio Homeless Services and Strategy Department. In his position, he oversees the implementation of the city’s plans to address affordable housing and homelessness. Under his leadership, the city is leading a coordinated approach to housing affordability, addressing homelessness and long-term housing solutions. Previously, he was the President & CEO at Haven for Hope of Bexar County, a nationally acknowledged Center for Excellence for people experiencing homelessness.

Mark is a visionary and collaborative executive leader with close to 30 years of experience in the housing, human and behavioral health services fields. He is a proven fundraiser with significant experience in community mobilization techniques and developing public policy, and he is experienced in developing and implementing legislative initiatives at the city, county, and state levels.

Professional Memberships

  • San Antonio Housing Trust Board
  • HHSC Behavioral Health Advisory Council; chair since August 2024
  • United Way Advisory Council
  • Close to Home Board
  • Haven for Hope Board

Education

Executive MBA, Leadership, University of Texas at San Antonio