Draft:Ernesto Fonseca
Chief Executive Officer and architect
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Early life and education
Born in Queretaro, Mexico[1][2] to two working class parents, Ernesto Fonseca drew on his upbringing to propel him into higher education and eventually CEO.[3] Fonseca obtained a degree in Architecture in Mexico, with a specialization in materials.[4] He moved to Wisconsin in 1998[5], where he mentions having worked at restaurants[1], factories, and as group home manager.[6]
In 2006, Fonseca earned his Masters degree from Arizona State University in Energy and Climate and Building Sciences.[6] He later returned to school and obtained his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning.[4]
Personal life
Fonseca is married an has two kids.[7]
Career
In 2017, Fonseca moved to Portland, Oregon[8] where he joined Hacienda CDC, the largest Latino housing development non-profit in Oregon[9], as Chief Executive Officer. [10]
Projects
Fonseca was one of the architects that developed Stardust Center for Affordable Homes and the Family[3], a center focused on creating culturally relevant affordable homes in Arizona.[11]
Politics
Fonseca ran for Tempe City Council in 2014 with a focus on grassroots initiatives[12], but was not elected.[1][13]
On August 2023, Fonseca was appointed part of the Housing Production Advisory Council by Tina Kotek. [14]In 2025, he also joined the Multifamily Housing Development Workgroup alongside Kotek and Keith Wilson.[15]
In 2023, Fonseca attended and spoke at the signing of House bill 2001 and House Bill 5019 [16]in Salem, OR.[17]
Awards
In 2009, he was named one of The Phoenix Business Journal’s "Forty Under 40", in recognition of his significant contributions and achievements throughout his career[18].
The Portland Business Journal awarded Fonseca the Community Champion Landmark Award in 2023 for his leadership at Hacienda CDC.[19][9]
In 2025, he was titled Honored Citizen by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon[20] citing his work in empowering communities and creating meaningful partnerships.[3]