Zackery Mack-Westrom

Zack believes that music is best used as a conduit to heal the human soul. Zack began taking piano lessons at age 7, and has been playing guitar professionally since the age of 18. With a solid background in the blues, and Jazz, as well as modal music; Zack was awarded a scholarship to Berklee College of music in Boston. After Berklee, Zack held down 2-3 gospel gigs each Sunday in East Oakland CA, where some of the best players in the world have honed their respective crafts. Timing, feel, a discriminating ear, chops for days, and a highly developed understanding of music theory are all strong points of Zack’s musicianship. Zack has gigged and with Soul artist Goapele, Superstar Ryan Leslie, Boots Riley of the Coup, Vernon Hall, and countless others in his national, and extended bay area musical family. He most recently toured the middle east in 2012 with the awesome pop band 'Atomic Milkshake.'

In addition to his artistic side, Zackery Mack-Westrom has extensive quantitative experience. He has worked as both a housing counselor, and Foreclosure Intervention program manager at the San Francisco Housing Development corporation. Mr. Mack-Westrom's work draws on his talented use of a multi-faceted skill set: a broad understanding of economic driving factors such as 'real' homeownership costs, Gross vs. Net Income, Taxation, Legal Protection (Chapter filing), and Net Present Valuation calculations, for example. His work as both a foreclosure intervention expert, and financial analyst have allowed Mr. Mack-Westrom to both effectively asses clients needs, as well as to implement strategy on a larger level with a focus on shaping policy in under served communities.

Low to Middle income borrowers received comprehensive debt counseling, with recommendations as to how to best approach financial institutions, and, in good faith, attempt to gain assistance with mortgage loans which have become un-tenable due to either financial hardship, illness, or a combination of challenging economic factors. Zackery Mack-Westrom's work has resulted in a cumulative borrower savings greater than $20 million. Mr. Mack-Westrom prides himself in service to others.

Zack holds a B.A. in philosophy from University of California – Santa Cruz, and endorses Zen Philosophy and practice. He is an avid student of Yoga and yogic/buddhist philosophy and practice.