DSHLD, Inc.
DS Housing & Leadership Development
Our Services.
We offer single unit occupancy, fee-based quadruplex housing with shared kitchens, so that each person contribute funds towards operational and maintenance costs. The cost are split between four people per home, making the units become below-market rate rental units. Each person pay a monthly fee between $350-$600 depending on the area. The person with no income must volunteer fifteen hours a week performing office tasks.
Gloria Ann, Founder/CEO
Chairman Board Member
First Generation Graduate: California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) with a Bachelor's of Art degree in Public Policy Administration and Communications. Worked with youth 5-14 from various cultures and backgrounds in Atlanta, Georgia, Van Nuys and Bakersfield, California for over ten years teaching after-school programs and outreach activities. Background include over fifteen years of experience in Administration working in Personnel, Sales, Commercial Real Estate, and Education. A Chicago native destined to live in California at the age of nine, has lived here over twenty years.
Kim R. Person
Board Member
Graduate from California State University, Long Beach with a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Proven History with over 20 years experience providing counseling, coaching, and case management services to individuals, groups, and families while empowering, encouraging, and supporting people to overcome their life challenges. A Bakersfield native.
Tracy Beuchamp
Board Member
Currently, works as an In-Home Care worker for various people with disabilities for over five years. Previous experience include working as a Resident Manager. Attend Glendale College with a major in Psychology; completed classes in Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Facilitating Group Meetings, and Case Manage- ment. She brings her personal life experiences to meet people needs.