Meet the RMC Board

The purpose of our teams is to improve the quality of life for our neighbors, community, and city. It is our goal to provide livelihood services and resources to our neighbors. The mission of the Acorn RMC Board is to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of West Oakland Town Center and Courtyards Resident Management Corporation to support the organization’s mission and needs.

Theresa Coleman

President

Ms. Coleman is a returning resident of Acorn. She was fortunate to live in Acorn from 1984 – 1986. While here, she took on the Oakland Unified School District on behalf of the children and the poor quality of education they were receiving. She built the first PTSA, Parent Teacher Student Association that was run by the youth of Acorn.

Sadly, Ms. Coleman and her family were forced to leave Acorn after the 1989 Earthquake and relocated to Hunter ’ s Point in San Francisco where she led the charge of building the first Resident Management Corporation, UJAAMA Westbrook Hunter ’ s Point (A East Resident Management Corporation), under the 1937 Fair Housing Act. The 1937 Fair Housing Act governs tenant participation in federally funded housing sites.

Barbara Montgomery

Vice President

Ms. Montgomery is a long-term resident of Acorn. She was instrumental in the initial tenant participating in organizing efforts starting in the 1970s! She is also on the Oakland Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners. She has served under several mayors and elected officials in Oakland and was pivotal in campaigning for fair housing rights in low-income properties that accepted Section 8 or federal subsidies.

Chiquita Johnson

Secretary

Ms. Johnson is a long-time resident of Acorn since 1981. She is a very vital worker in the community. She was once a part of Acorn’s management team with JSCO but was wrongfully terminated because she continued to work with the seniors. She was also the treasurer of CARI and a board member of WOMAC. Including an active board member of the West Oakland District Council, who allocated millions to nonprofits organizations in West Oakland.