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Having spent 10 years with my nose in a book or journal, I decided that it’s time to put the readings to use and share them with the world. Enjoy!
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Welcome to the SVDP Youth Ministry Podcast. Stay updated on current happenings and give yourself a spiritual boost in the morning on your way to school! We belong to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (Arlington, TX).
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Affordable housing is the backbone of better opportunities for all. ChangeMakers with Katie Goar analyzes the issues and challenges being faced in affordable housing today. In each episode, Katie speaks with finance experts, thought leaders, and change-makers to explore innovative solutions that provide more affordable housing options across the country. Whether you want to learn more about economic development, government funding, why affordable housing makes good economic policy, and why t ...
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Episode 109 | Part One: Lisa Gutierrez, SVP and Director of Business Development for Affordable Housing, U.S. Bank
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, host Katie Goar sits down with Lisa Gutierrez, Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development for Affordable Housing at U.S. Bank. As a 2023 inductee into the California Housing Consortium's Hall of Fame, Lisa shares invaluable insights from her 20-year career in affordable housing and commercial real es…
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In the second part of the ChangeMakers podcast, Frank Woodruff discusses the rebranding of his organization to the Community Opportunity Alliance, inspired by a moment of reflection during the summer of 2020. He shares the organization's goals, including doubling in size over the next three years and increasing engagement with private philanthropy …
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katies speaks with Frank Woodruff, Executive Director of the Community Opportunity Alliance, who shares his journey from a small Wisconsin tourist town to becoming a champion for community-based development. Frank discusses the "80-20 dilemma" in community development funding, where 80% of resources go to only 20% o…
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In this encore presentation of Changemakers, Katie sits down with Mark Thiele, CEO of NARO, the largest and oldest industry organization representing over 3 million affordable housing units and 20,000 housing agencies. Mark looks back on his 23-year career, which spans roles at the Chicago and Houston Housing Authorities, as well as disaster recove…
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In an encore presentation of Changemakers, Katie sits down with George Guy, CEO and Executive Director of the Fort Wayne Housing Authority, who has spent over 25 years improving the lives of underserved communities. George shares his inspiring journey from growing up in public housing to becoming a national leader in affordable housing solutions. H…
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In part two of this ChangeMakers conversation, Katie continues her engaging discussion with Shannon H. Longino, exploring Shannon's impactful roles and achievements beyond her work in affordable housing. Shannon shares the immense pride she felt being honored at the Atlanta Hawks' She Leads Women's Empowerment Summit, where she inspired a room full…
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Shannon H. Longino, a dedicated advocate for affordable housing and community revitalization. Shannon shares her personal story of growing up in the East Lake public housing community in Atlanta, and how her grandmother Eva Davis' tireless efforts to transform the struggling neighborhood inspire…
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Episode 106 | Part Two: Ailrick D. Young, Sr., Executive Director, City of Laurel Housing Authority
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In this continuation of Katie's conversation with Ailrick Young, Executive Director of the Laurel Housing Authority, they delve deeper into the future of affordable housing in Laurel, Mississippi. Ailrick shares details about an ambitious 30-acre development project, highlighting the importance of community involvement and strategic planning. He di…
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Episode 106 | Part One: Ailrick D. Young, Sr., Executive Director, City of Laurel Housing Authority
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie welcomes Ailrick Young, Executive Director of the Laurel Housing Authority in Mississippi. Ailrick shares his unique background, including his time in the Army National Guard and how it shaped his leadership skills. They discuss the charming town of Laurel, made famous by HGTV's 'Home Town', and explore how th…
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In this continuation of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, Dr. Vincent Atchity, President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado, delves deeper into the complex relationship between mental health, housing, and criminal justice. Dr. Atchity discusses the "Care Not Cuffs" initiative, emphasizing the need for a shift from over-criminalization to a more supportive…
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie explores the complex intersection of mental health, housing instability, and substance use with Dr. Vincent Atchity, President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado. Dr. Atchity shares insights from his career in mental health advocacy, discussing how stable housing is crucial for mental wellbeing and the challenges…
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Episode 104 | Part Two: Ruth White, Executive Director, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Wilmington
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In the second part of this ChangeMakers episode, Katie continues her conversation with Ruth White, now focusing on recent legislative efforts and Ruth's new career developments. Ruth discusses the Campus Housing Affordability Act, which aims to allow former foster youth to use housing vouchers for college dormitories. She explains the potential imp…
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Episode 104 | Part One: Ruth White, Executive Director, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Wilmington
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Katie speaks with Ruth White, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware, about her career in improving public policy and expanding housing resources for families and youth in child welfare. Ruth discusses her work with the National Center for Housing and Child Welfare, explaining the importance of the Family Un…
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Episode 103 | Part Two: Denise B. Muha, Executive Director, National Leased Housing Association
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In the second part of the ChangeMakers episode, Katie Goar and Denise Muha discuss current policy objectives, including efforts to increase tax credit allocations for affordable housing and potential legislation to provide housing authorities more flexibility. Denise explains how the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) manages its diverse me…
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Episode 103 | Part One: Denise B. Muha, Executive Director, National Leased Housing Association
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar is joined by Denise Muha, Executive Director of the National Leased Housing Association, who brings over three decades of experience shaping affordable housing policies. Denise reflects on the evolution of the industry since the 1980s, discussing her journey as one of the first women leaders in the field …
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Episode 102 | Part Two: Carol Jones-Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer, Palm Beach County Housing Authority
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In Part 2, Katie Goar and Carol Jones-Gilbert, CEO of the Palm Beach County Housing Authority, dive deeper into the challenges and innovations shaping affordable housing today. Carol shares her vision for maximizing limited land resources in Palm Beach County and discusses creative approaches to expanding housing options. The conversation takes an …
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Episode 102 | Part One: Carol Jones-Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer, Palm Beach County Housing Authority
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In this powerful episode of ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Carol Jones-Gilbert, CEO of the Palm Beach County Housing Authority. Carol shares her inspiring journey from experiencing homelessness to leading innovative affordable housing initiatives. Listeners will hear Carol's unique perspective on addressing the housing crisis, including explori…
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Episode 101 | Part Two: Elizabeth Strojan, Executive Director, Louisville Metro Housing Authority
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In Part 2, Elizabeth Strojan acknowledges the tension in the affordable housing industry between simply providing housing versus a more comprehensive approach that addresses residents' broader needs, like mental health services. Despite the challenges of limited resources and partnerships, she is committed to pursuing the latter, more expansive mod…
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Episode 101 | Part One: Elizabeth Strojan, Executive Director, Louisville Metro Housing Authority
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ChangeMaker Elizabeth Strojan shares her path to becoming the Executive Director of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority, drawing on her prior experiences in the Peace Corps and various housing organizations. She outlines the current challenges facing the housing authority, including deteriorating physical conditions, high rates of mental illness…
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Episode 100 | Part Two: Carmen Romero, President and CEO, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)
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Part Two of Katie's conversation with Carmen Romero dives deeper into APAH's innovative partnerships with local churches to create affordable housing opportunities. Carmen shares details on their recently opened Central United Methodist Church project, co-locating 144 affordable homes with a new church facility, daycare center, and commercial kitch…
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Episode 100 | Part One: Carmen Romero, President and CEO, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)
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In this episode, Katie is joined by ChangeMaker Carmen Romero, President and CEO of the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH). Carmen shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance at major companies like Marriott to finding her true calling in affordable housing development. Carmen provides an inside look at the monumental chall…
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Episode 99 | Part Two: Bryan Greene, Vice President, Policy Advocacy, National Association of Realtors
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In the second part of the interview, Bryan Greene discusses his transition from enforcing fair housing laws at HUD to joining the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as its first Director of Fair Housing Policy in 2019. He provides eye-opening details about the Newsday exposé on housing discrimination on Long Island that motivated him to quickly…
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Episode 99 | Part One: Bryan Greene, Vice President, Policy Advocacy, National Association of Realtors
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In this episode, Katie speaks with Bryan Greene, the Vice President of Policy Advocacy at the National Association of Realtors. Bryan has spent over two decades at the forefront of fair housing policy, serving as the highest-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Brya…
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In part two, the conversation shifts gears as Ned weighs in on how local governments can foster or hinder the growth of affordable housing developments through policies, zoning, and public-private partnerships, sharing his perspectives on what municipalities can do to incentivize critically-needed affordable projects. Katie also taps Ned's expertis…
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Katie sits down with Ned Williams, Executive Vice President at The Michaels Organization. Under Ned's visionary leadership, Michaels has emerged as an innovator in developing attainable housing solutions to meet the needs of the workforce. Ned brings decades of experience and a profound passion for creating inclusive communities where people across…
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In Part 2, Katie shifts the conversation to the future of New Life Village.Mariah thoughtfully outlines her ambitious yet grounded vision for scaling the organization's reach. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining New Life Village's family-oriented culture and personalized approach as it extends its services to more children and families in …
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This week on ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Mariah Hayden, the Executive Director of New Life Village. Mariah has been tirelessly dedicated to providing safety and stability for children affected by trauma and mental health challenges, drawing from her academic training and personal experiences to oversee the expansion of New Life Village's cam…
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The conversation turns to the Tulsa Housing Authority's major recent accomplishment: being awarded two significant and highly competitive Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grants by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Katie congratulates Aaron, noting that these federal grants are extremely difficult to obtain, and asks him to d…
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This week on ChangeMakers, Katie welcomes Aaron Darden, the President and CEO of the Tulsa Housing Authority. With nearly a decade of leadership experience at the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency in Nashville, Darden has hit the ground running since taking the helm at THA, securing $80 million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant…
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In the second half of this inspiring conversation, Mike Loftin dives deeper into the long-term impact and vision behind his pioneering work at Homewise. During part one, Mike discussed leveraging HUD and FHA programs to open up homeownership opportunities for underrepresented groups that have historically faced barriers to achieving this core aspec…
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Katie Goar sits down with ChangeMaker Mike Loftin, a true visionary in the affordable housing space. For over 30 years, Mike has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Homewise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making homeownership accessible in New Mexico. Under Mike's steadfast leadership, Homewise has pioneered an innovative and comprehen…
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Episode 94 | Part Two: Jennifer Keogh, VP of Operations & Affordable Housing, Progress Residential
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In the second half of the episode, Jennifer reflects on her tenure as Deputy Executive Director at the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. She opens up about the lessons learned from navigating those turbulent times while continu…
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Episode 94 | Part One: Jennifer Keogh, VP of Operations & Affordable Housing, Progress Residential
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This week, Katie is joined by ChangeMaker Jennifer Keogh, Vice President of Operations and Affordable Housing at Progress Residential. With over 20 years as a leader in the affordable housing space, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. She previously served as Deputy Executive Director at the Minneapolis Public Housing Author…
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After discussing how Bob.ai helped the Dallas Housing Authority launch a new artificial intelligence-based module for its Housing Choice Voucher program, Bejoy shares how Bob.ai plans to scale and impact more housing authorities around the country. Leveraging the success in Dallas, Bejoy has set his sights on rolling out Bob.ai's technology to hous…
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This week on ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Bejoy Narayana, CEO, Chief Product Architect, and Founder of Bob.ai. Bob.ai is a company that leverages AI to automate cumbersome processes, share information, and improve outcomes for low-income families seeking housing. With his unique background in technology and business transformation, Bejoy lead…
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In part two, Scott shares some advice for incorporating new developments within existing communities in a harmonious way. He discusses the importance of community engagement, transparent communication, and holistic planning when introducing new housing and amenities. Scott also shares more about RiseBoro’s innovative conversion of an empty hotel in…
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This week's ChangeMaker is Scott Short, CEO of RiseBoro Community Partnership. As a visionary leader, Scott leads the charge to break down barriers and bridge divides, working tirelessly to ensure that one's zip code does not determine their access to healthcare, economic mobility, or housing security. Under Scott's leadership, RiseBoro has made in…
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Episode 91 | Part Two: La Shelle Dozier Executive Director, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
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In the second part of this week's ChangeMakers podcast, Katie continues her inspiring conversation with La Shelle Dozier, Executive Director of the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency. Dozier talks about the importance of inviting her support staff to ceremonial events related to the agency's housing development projects. She believes these…
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Episode 91 | Part One: La Shelle Dozier, Executive Director, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
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This week's episode of ChangeMakers profiles La Shelle Dozier, the Executive Director of the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency since 2009. In her role, Dozier oversees strategies to uplift and empower low-income communities across Sacramento County. She ensures affordable, safe, and decent housing for over 14,000 families through various …
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Episode 90 | Part Two: Andrea Ponsor, President & CEO, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF)
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In the second part of their conversation, Katie and Andrea delve deeper into the ultimate mission of Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF)—to advance and preserve affordable rental housing. Andrea sheds light on some of the specific goals and projects her organization is undertaking, particularly in the realm of financing tools and p…
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Episode 90 | Part One: Andrea Ponsor, President & CEO, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF)
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This week's ChangeMaker is Andrea Ponsor, a leader dedicated to creating sustainable and affordable housing communities. As President and CEO of Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF), she works tirelessly to identify key strategic issues, advocate for nonprofit housing providers, and amplify the organization's impact. With over 15 ye…
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Episode 89 | Part Two: Joseph B. Diehl, Interim Executive Director, National American Indian Housing Council
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In part two of their discussion, Joseph Diehl shares his optimistic outlook for the new year. As the Interim Executive Director at the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), Joe sheds light on the organization's remarkable success stories, triumphing over funding obstacles and navigating complex land challenges. Through his engaging conv…
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Episode 89 | Part One: Joseph B. Diehl, Interim Executive Director, National American Indian Housing Council
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Katie kicks off 2024 with ChangeMaker Joseph Diehl, the Interim Executive Director at the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC). With over 25 years of experience working closely with NAIHC, Joe offers invaluable insights into the organization's mission of providing quality, affordable, and culturally relevant housing for American Indians…
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Katie revisits her inspiring conversation with Marietta Rodriguez, a champion for affordable housing and community development. As President and CEO of NeighborWorks America, Marietta leads the organization's efforts to provide access to safe, affordable housing across the country. With over two decades of experience, Marietta is an insightful lead…
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Episode 88 | Part Two: Grace Ruiz-Stepter Director, Housing and Community Development, City of Anaheim
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In part two, Grace provides an in-depth look at some of the most pressing housing issues facing Anaheim right now. Given her over 20 years of experience managing housing programs in LA County, Grace has a unique perspective on the "silver tsunami"—the coming wave of aging Baby Boomers who will require accessible, affordable senior housing options. …
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Episode 88 | Part One: Grace Ruiz-Stepter Director, Housing and Community Development, City of Anaheim
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This week's ChangeMaker podcast features Grace Ruiz-Stepter, Director of the Housing and Community Development Department for the City of Anaheim. Katie welcomes Grace, a highly accomplished housing program manager with over 20 years of experience overseeing federal and local initiatives to provide affordable housing and spur community development.…
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In part two of their conversation, Shaundra discusses the significance of being named the second African-American woman in the nation to be designated as a NAHRO Fellow. This distinguished honor from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials recognizes excellence and leadership in the affordable housing industry. Shaundra also…
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This week's ChangeMaker is Shaundra Clark. Shaundra is the visionary Executive Director of the Tifton Housing Authority in Georgia. With 30 years of experience in public housing, she oversees operations and drives initiatives to expand affordable housing. Under her leadership, Tifton developed the nation's first mobile app for public housing reside…
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In this episode from April, Lindsey Reames, Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Housing Commission, joins Katie to discuss her 30-year career in affordable and public housing. Lindsey shares how she went from housing management to leading advocacy efforts for low-income families. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement, collaborati…
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Katie revisits one of her most popular episodes of 2023 with ChangeMaker, Kimberly Black King, a trailblazer in affordable housing development. As Chief of Real Estate Development at Volunteers of America, Kimberly has spent over two decades transforming communities by creating vibrant, sustainable, and affordable housing. From overcoming obstacles…
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