Ed Hernandez
Title: Real Estate Broker & Consultant
Organization: Bay East Legacy & Assoc.
Location: San Leandro, CA
Ed Hernandez has been serving the San Leandro (CA) community for years as an advocate for the needs of small businesses and local families. A first generation American, he and wife Katherine chose San Leandro as their home due to its diversity and great community to raise their two daughters.
As Councilmember, Ed championed the community’s health, safety, and fiscal recovery needs – prioritizing vital safety-net programs to assist local families who are now struggling harder than ever to meet basic needs. He has also led efforts to recruit and retain local businesses, including expanding job creation opportunities during these challenging times.
In his spare time, Ed can be found cycling with friends and family, volunteering at a food pantry, providing thought leadership in ULI’s Placemaking Council or sharing his expertise in Real Estate development and brokerage solutions, that leverage his education in Financial Management (CSULB), Strategic Management (CSUEB) and Organizational Development (USF) studies.