Jared Jackson is the Housing & Real Estate Development Officer at the West North Avenue Development Authority, bringing a community-centered approach focused on economically vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. He has managed complex, large-scale infrastructure and housing-related projects across government, quasi-governmental, and private-sector partners, consistently emphasizing holistic development strategies that align community needs with sustainable growth. Jared holds an undergraduate degree from North Carolina A&T State University and a masters degree from University of Pennsylvania.

Lily Kim is a Principal overseeing investments and strategy for Amazon's Housing Fund — a $3.6 billion commitment to help create and preserve 35,000 affordable homes for low- and moderate-income households across Amazon's hometown regions: the Puget Sound, the National Capital, and Nashville, TN. In her role, Ms. Kim manages the Fund's growing national portfolio and partners with public sector leaders, mission-driven developers, and community organizations to structure innovative investments that expand housing supply, preserve long-term affordability, and support resident stability. In her work with the Fund, she champions transit-oriented development, preservation of existing affordable housing, and cross-sector collaboration. Prior to joining the Housing Equity Fund, Ms. Kim spent more than five years in tax and finance roles at Amazon and previously worked at the Washington State Housing Finance Commission and PwC, bringing deep experience in public finance and affordable housing.

With a background in community planning, sustainable development, and urban geography, Jonathan Flesher is passionate about creating dynamic urban environments. Jonathan’s experience is extensive, having managed the development of brownfield sites, adaptive reuse projects, and new construction. He also has experience in complex financing vehicles and strategies, including tax increment financing. As Vice President of Development for Beatty Development Group, Jonathan is responsible for managing all day-to-day development activities for the firm’s premier waterfront project, Harbor Point, the most prominent and sophisticated brownfield development on the East Coast. Jonathan’s history at Harbor Point spans more than 20 years from the project’s initial inception to the present day. He is in the unique position of having managed multiple master plan iterations, as well as leading the development, entitlement, and construction of all the buildings and green spaces within the neighborhood. Most recently, that includes the completion of the new, state-of-the-art T. Rowe Price Global Headquarters, a 550,000 SF build-to-suit office space for T. Rowe Price with 39,000 SF of retail space, and Point Park, a 4.5-acre waterfront park. Both projects were completed in 2025. Prior to joining Beatty Development, Jonathan worked for Harbor East Development Group and Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse. Jonathan graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and later earned his Master of Community Planning (MCP) from the University of Maryland in College Park.

With a background in community planning, sustainable development, and urban geography, Jonathan Flesher is passionate about creating dynamic urban environments. Jonathan’s experience is extensive, having managed the development of brownfield sites, adaptive reuse projects, and new construction. He also has experience in complex financing vehicles and strategies, including tax increment financing. As Vice President of Development for Beatty Development Group, Jonathan is responsible for managing all day-to-day development activities for the firm’s premier waterfront project, Harbor Point, the most prominent and sophisticated brownfield development on the East Coast. Jonathan’s history at Harbor Point spans more than 20 years from the project’s initial inception to the present day. He is in the unique position of having managed multiple master plan iterations, as well as leading the development, entitlement, and construction of all the buildings and green spaces within the neighborhood. Most recently, that includes the completion of the new, state-of-the-art T. Rowe Price Global Headquarters, a 550,000 SF build-to-suit office space for T. Rowe Price with 39,000 SF of retail space, and Point Park, a 4.5-acre waterfront park. Both projects were completed in 2025. Prior to joining Beatty Development, Jonathan worked for Harbor East Development Group and Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse. Jonathan graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and later earned his Master of Community Planning (MCP) from the University of Maryland in College Park.

Jamal Raad is a founding board member of the Welcoming Neighbors Network and directs a project on pro-housing communications. He previously co-founded and ran Evergreen Action, a climate change policy and advocacy group. He was a longtime communications aide to Governor Jay Inslee of Washington and Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon. He lives in Seattle, WA with his labradoodle Oscar.

Blake Middleton FAIA LEED AP is a Partner at Handel Architects LLP. His work includes a variety of large-scale projects that have broken new ground in approaches to sustainable design and urban living. Recent examples include Harmony Commons at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is the largest Passive House building in Canada; The House at the new Cornell Tech campus in New York City, which was the world’s largest and tallest certified Passive House project when it completed; and Millennium Tower Boston, a 1.4 million SF mixed-use tower including the renovation of Daniel Burnham’s landmark Filene’s Building. Blake oversaw the design of two other precedent-setting Passive House projects: Winthrop Center, a mixed-use building featuring over 700,000 SF of high-performance commercial space in Boston's Financial District; and in East Harlem, Sendero Verde, a 750,000 SF mixed-use complex including a school, community services partners, and 709 100% affordable apartments. The diversity of Blake’s previous work includes a 2.4 million SF, four building complex that dramatically revitalized Boston’s Theater District; academic and performance buildings for The Boston Conservatory; the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Natatorium and Ice Rink in New York; and the renovation of the historic Santa Barbara Bowl Amphitheater in Santa Barbara, California. Blake has taught and lectured widely, and his work has won distinction from the AIA, SARA, Urban Land Institute, and the Congress for New Urbanism. His designs have been published widely and exhibited nationally. Blake received his B. Arch. and M. Arch. in Urban Design from Cornell University, and is a recipient of the Rome Prize and Fellow of the American Academy in Rome. Blake lives in Morningside Heights in New York City and is a Board Member of the Riverside Park Conservancy.

Since founding ReBUILD Metro in 2006, Sean has spearheaded its evolution from a concept for community-driven neighborhood stabilization into one of the most impactful community change organizations in the region. Sean is a recognized community development expert with 30+ years of leadership experience, including prior roles as Executive Director of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and Executive Director of St. Joseph's Carpenter Society in Camden, NJ.

Dan Taylor is president of the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, where he leads efforts to enhance and activate Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and surrounding waterfront districts as inclusive, vibrant public spaces. He brings extensive experience in urban and economic development, having helped guide major Baltimore projects such as the Harborplace redevelopment, improvements to the Maryland Science Center, and creation of new public parks at Harbor Point. Taylor holds a master’s degree in community planning from the University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of Michigan, and has been active with organizations including ULI Baltimore, the Maryland Economic Development Association. He previously served as Baltimore Development Corporation's Vice President of Business and Neighborhood Development.

Matthew Fitzsimmons, Principal of HCM, has focused his career on his passion for urban design and community planning. As a planner and architect with 20 years experience, his project management and design skills have enabled him to think about the important role of good urbanism in designing enduring and resilient places. He has managed numerous urban design projects ranging from new town plans, comprehensive plans, urban infill developments and transit-oriented developments (TOD). Thoughtful communication and engaging community outreach are critical to his process and the communities he serves. His experience as a Project Manager on TOD projects totals over 650 acres including 11,000 residential units and 3 million square feet of commercial. These projects exhibit his understanding of the integral relationship between transportation, land use and design to create vibrant and sustainable communities and neighborhood developments.

Dr. JohnDre Jennings, serves as the Executive Director at Druid Heights Community Development Corporation and has served in leadership role(s) for nine years with the organization. As Executive Director, Dr. Jennings works with the Druid Heights Team to administer the nonprofit services which include community and youth outreach programs, housing counseling services, real estate development projects and returning citizens programming. Prior to this role she served as the Director of Real Estate Development and was responsible for leading our major development strategies in West Baltimore which include Bakers View Homeownership Development project and Druid Hill Stabilization project. Throughout her career she has served with various non-profit organizations in the areas of national service, affordable housing, community development, international and local community outreach. Dr. Jennings received her Bachelor’s in Sociology from Morgan State University, Masters in Public Administration from the University of Baltimore and Doctorate in Urban Educational Leadership from Morgan State University. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her son play college basketball, traveling and live jazz music.

Rob joined McCormack Baron Salazar in 2025 as an Assistant Vice President, where he oversees vertical development for the Perkins Square redevelopment in partnership with the Housing Authority of Baltimore City. In this role, he coordinates with public and private stakeholders and manages financing and construction activities for the project. Prior to joining McCormack Baron Salazar, Rob served as a Senior Development Manager at Conifer Realty, where he worked on mixed-income mixed-used developments across New York, Maryland and Virginia. Rob holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Historic Preservation and Community Planning from the College of Charleston and a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Maryland.

Dr. Sturtevant has been involved in research on economic, demographic, and housing market issues for more than 20 years. She currently serves as Chief Economist with Bright MLS. Prior to her position at Bright MLS, Dr. Sturtevant was Chief Economist with Virginia REALTORS®. She was founder and president of LSA Planning, a housing consulting firm, and has served in other research capacities at non-profit organizations and universities. Dr. Sturtevant completed her PhD in public policy from George Mason University, a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Maryland, and a BS in mathematical economics from Wake Forest University.

Mr. Bainum leads ReBUILD’s real estate development, including project planning, predevelopment, construction, and real estate partnerships. Mr. Bainum has over 20 years of experience in real estate development and redeveloping scattered-site vacant properties in Baltimore. Prior to joining ReBUILD, Mr. Bainum worked for Enterprise Homes overseeing projects in the Baltimore area with a combined total development cost of roughly $135MM, resulting in over 1,000 affordable housing units. He also served as Director of Project 5000 Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), where he oversaw an innovative and nationally recognized initiative to clear title to more than 5,000 vacant and abandoned properties. Mr. Bainum holds a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and a Jurist Doctorate from Northeastern University School of Law.

Greg joined Harkins as a project engineer in 2004 and has filled many roles including project engineer II, site manager, assistant project manager, project manager, and senior project manager. He has extensive construction experience, with affordable midrise community buildings throughout Virginia and Baltimore. Greg has handled the front end of many projects bringing them out of the ground and has established great relationships with owners and architects through the punch-out and turnover stages of his projects. As construction excellence manager, Greg is dedicated to ensuring the continued quality and development of our projects and people. He oversees all aspects of quality control (QC), including managing, performing, and training in QC processes, as well as developing and executing QC plans. Greg plays a key role in mentoring and training our field teams, collaborating across departments to drive consistency and growth in processes, policies, and team development. His commitment to stewardship is reflected in his focus on nurturing talent and supporting the well-being of those around him, reinforcing our standards of integrity and excellence.

Regina Hammond is the Founder and Executive Director of Rebuild Johnston Square Neighborhood Organization (RJSNO), a community-led nonprofit she co-founded in 2013 alongside her husband, Keith Hammond, to advance equitable revitalization without displacement in Baltimore’s Johnston Square neighborhood. A longtime resident and trusted community leader, Regina has spent more than a decade organizing residents, cultivating partnerships, and securing resources to improve housing stability, public safety, environmental stewardship, and quality of life for legacy and new neighbors alike. Under Regina’s leadership, RJSNO has implemented transformative, resident-driven initiatives including large-scale greening and maintenance through the Green Team, Adopt-A-Lot community gardens, youth workforce development, digital literacy programming, public art and placemaking projects, and sustained advocacy for legacy homeowner protections. Her work is rooted in transparency, local hiring, volunteer engagement, and building systems that allow residents to lead and benefit from neighborhood change. In recognition of Regina and Keith Hammond’s long-standing leadership and commitment to community-centered development, The Hammond at Greenmount Park—a 109-unit mixed-income apartment community featuring an Enoch Pratt Free Library branch and shared community space—was named in their honor. The development stands as a tangible reflection of their vision for inclusive growth, access to resources, and neighborhood investment that serves both current and future residents. Regina is widely regarded as a strategic collaborator across nonprofit, philanthropic, and public-sector partners, and she continues to mentor emerging community leaders while advancing models for sustainable, neighborhood-based revitalization grounded in dignity, accountability, and resident voice.

Fran has built her career on a keystone of cultivating high performing organizations. Her work has spanned sports, organizational strategy, urban policy, and sustainable development, and has taken her from her hometown of Boston to cities ranging from Durham to Doha. As Canopy Team’s CEO and Co-Founder, Fran is responsible for the company’s overall health and growth, in addition to leading its real estate practice. A former major league executive, Fran offers deep expertise in capital investments, real estate developments, and organizational structures throughout the sports landscape. Fran is a trusted advisor to Canopy’s clients where she supports venue positioning, long-term visioning, and stakeholder alignment across leagues, teams, and developers. Under her management on advisory projects, Fran leads complex site acquisitions, project financing, and long-term visioning – from feasibility analysis to organizational structure. Previously, as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development for the San Francisco Giants, Fran managed the design, financing, and entitlements of Mission Rock – a $2.6 billion, 28-acre waterfront neighborhood adjacent to Oracle Park. This public-private partnership between the Giants and the City and Port of San Francisco includes over 8 acres of parks and over 3.5 million square feet of mixed-use space, including VISA’s Global Headquarters, a range of local retail and restaurants, and 1,200 residential units (40% affordable). In addition to her work on the Giants’ real estate portfolio, Fran served on the Executive Committee for the Giants, helping to guide long-term planning efforts for the future growth of the organization, including new business opportunities and strategic investments. Fran established and served as CEO of Mission Rock Utilities, the first-ever central heating, cooling, and wastewater treatment district in San Francisco, which allowed the neighborhood to be completely carbon neutral with zero wastewater. She founded the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program for the community, including the creation of the city’s first ever Women in Building Trades Training Program. Fran holds a B.S. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she was an NCAA student-athlete in Cross Country and Track and Field, and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Public Management from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. She is a former Chair of the Board of Directors of SPUR, an urban policy think-tank, and was named one of Bay Area’s Most Influential Women and “40 Under 40” by the San Francisco Business Times, and a “Game Changer” by Sports Business Journal. Weld has taught a master’s level Studio course in UC Berkeley’s Real Estate Development + Design program and frequently lectures at the GSB. Fran is a proud founding investor of Bay FC, San Francisco’s NWSL team. Fran currently serves on the board of the Baltimore Tree Trust and performs with the Peabody Hopkins Conservatory Choir. She lives in Baltimore with her nature loving family.

Prior to his nomination to lead the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development under Governor Wes Moore, Secretary Jacob R. Day served as the 28th Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland. Born and raised in Salisbury, he previously served as City Council President. His tenure as Mayor was marked by a resurgent downtown, including nearly $650 million in new construction, the establishment of two youth community centers, and the creation of a permanent supportive housing program to address chronic homelessness. Secretary Day also previously worked for the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy as Director of the Center for Towns, utilizing design, planning, and development assistance to establish vibrant, sustainable small cities and towns. He served as national president of the American Institute of Architecture Students, and as editor-in-chief of CRIT, a journal of architecture. He was also elected 79th president of the Maryland Municipal League, representing Maryland’s 157 municipalities, and was one of Maryland’s representatives to the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee. A U.S. Army Major, Secretary Day is a Cavalry, Information Operations, and Special Technical Operations Officer assigned to Special Operations Detachment-NATO. He is a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism and was deployed to Somalia, Kenya, and Djibouti. Secretary Day earned a Master of Science in Nature, Society & Environmental Policy from Oxford University. He also earned a Master of Urban Design from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Maryland. He is the proud father to two beautiful daughters, Lilly and Olivia.

Over his career, Tim Keane has led the planning departments of four significant cities: Charleston, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Boise, Idaho; and Calgary, Canada. As the General Manager of Development Services for Calgary, Keane helped guide a rezoning that increased affordable housing opportunities citywide. Prior to Calgary, Keane was the Director of Planning and Development Services for Boise, Idaho, where he led passage of the first new zoning ordinance for the city since 1966. For nearly seven years, Keane was the Commissioner of City Planning for Atlanta, Georgia, where he led Atlanta City Design, a citywide design concept centering equitable development that was incorporated into the city's charter. He also rebuilt Atlanta's permitting operations with a new business plan, implemented in advance of the busiest construction period in the city's history. In Atlanta, he also invented an Anti-Displacement Tax Fund to help protect low-income homeowners from displacement. Before Atlanta, Keane worked for the city of Charleston for over 16 years, including as Director of Planning, Preservation & Sustainability. In Charleston, he led economic development in the city's downtown. In 2024, Keane returned to Charleston, helping lead the first reorganization of city government since the 1970s. Keane brings extensive housing policy experience to DHCD. He has guided major policy initiatives and has also worked closely on reorganizing city agencies and departments: while serving as Planning Commissioner in Atlanta, Keane led a holistic reorganization of both the departments for planning and housing, and as the head of Planning, Permitting, & Engineering in Charleston, Keane oversaw the consolidation of multiple city departments and offices. Keane holds both a Master of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in Planning from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He also served as a Fellow at the University of Miami School of Architecture and on the adjunct faculty at the College of Charleston.

Vaki Mawema co-leads the Baltimore office. He is a coach and a mentor who helps to ensure the borderless connectivity of Gensler’s global talent. His leadership has created an enterprising workplace culture that embodies creative passion, design excellence, exceptional client service, with a focus on growth, leadership, mentorship, and entrepreneurship. He is known within the industry as a business leader and a champion of Baltimore, where he has led teams to design a number of the city’s most significant projects, including the reimagination of Harborplace, the renovation of M&T Bank Stadium, the headquarters of T. Rowe Price, the expansion of Baltimore Penn Station and Under Armour’s Global Headquarters, one of the most sustainable projects ever designed by Gensler. Vaki serves as the Chairperson of the Urban Land Institute’s Placemaking Product Council. He is a Co-Chairperson of Gensler's Global Race and Diversity Committee that is focused on strategies to fight racism in the design industry. Vaki has previously been named as one of the Baltimore Business Journal's Leaders in Diversity and as one of the Washington Business Journal’s ‘40 under 40’. Vaki is an active public speaker where he shares his passion for how organizations can leverage creative leadership, teamwork and purpose to unlock the potential of their people and create extraordinary outcomes.

Alice Kennedy has been a pivotal force at the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development since 2016. She initially served as the Deputy Commissioner for Homeownership and Housing Preservation. She stepped into the role of Acting Commissioner in August 2020 and was appointed permanent Commissioner in September 2021. She now serves as Executive Director of Community Affairs in the Mayor's Office. With over a decade of experience with the City of Baltimore, Kennedy has cultivated expertise in planning and development, project management, operations, real estate, sustainability, and strategic planning. During her tenure as Deputy Commissioner, she championed innovative solutions to enhance resident services and coordinated best practices across multiple initiatives. Her leadership encompassed a range of programs, including the City's Weatherization Program, Lead Hazard Reduction Program, Office of Rehabilitation Services, Office of Homeownership, and more. As Commissioner, Kennedy emphasized transparency, customer engagement, and community outreach. She is committed to modernizing the Agency's internal processes to enhance customer experiences and improve the efficiency of property asset disposition. A key partner in the Mayor's Vacancy Reduction Initiative, she has spearheaded efforts to streamline property disposition, introduce a Fixed Pricing Program, and expand the acquisition of vacant properties through In Rem foreclosure. Kennedy remains dedicated to advancing lead hazard reduction efforts and emphasizes the critical intersection of health and housing within community development. She actively seeks to secure funding for communities through agency initiatives like the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF), Developer Incentives, Community Catalyst Grants, and the Housing Accelerator Fund, which is aimed at addressing permanent supportive housing needs. With a solid commitment to equity in community development, Kennedy is focused on charting a new course for the city, addressing past economic and community development challenges. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Goucher College.

Greg joined Harkins in 2005 as a project engineer. Since starting at Harkins, Greg has established himself as a leader; who always puts people first, rising through the ranks. Over the course of his career, Greg has been intimately involved in the successful completion of more than 20 Harkins construction projects across various product types, with a particular focus on affordable housing over the past few years. From a building and construction management perspective, Greg is one of our strongest employee-owners, bringing a wealth of technical knowledge to every project he undertakes. His ability to balance the demands of complex construction projects with a steadfast focus on quality and efficiency has earned him the trust and respect of his colleagues, clients, and project teams.

Daniel McCarthy has served as the Executive Director of the Episcopal Housing Corporation (EHC) since 1996. EHC is a Baltimore based, non-profit real estate development company engaged in comprehensive housing and community development and projects. EHC focuses on developing affordable and special needs housing that it owns and operates. EHC works as a development consultant to other nonprofit organizations who share our mission of addressing the housing needs of Baltimore’s most vulnerable citizens. EHC also consults with area nonprofits on the development of community facilities to help build healthy and strong communities. Mr. McCarthy has been employed in the field of housing and community development for more than thirty years. He graduated with a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Maryland in Urban Studies with a focus on affordable housing finance and development. Mr. McCarthy began his community development career with the Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development and was a project manager with Community Building Group in Baltimore working on homeownership projects in Pigtown and Franklin Square neighbors of southwest Baltimore. Mr. McCarthy recently served as the Vice Chair of Baltimore’s Continuum of Care, working to guide Baltimore’s response to homelessness. He serves on the Boards of Cornerstone Franciscan Ministries and the St. Vincent de Paul Church Historic Trust. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island Mr. McCarthy began his professional career with the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C.

Kevin Lindamood is President & CEO of Health Care for the Homeless and President of HCH Real Estate Co. He leads Maryland’s largest provider of integrated health services and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness, guiding efforts to deliver wholeperson care, expand affordable housing, and strengthen a values-driven workforce. With more than 30 years of experience spanning outreach, clinical care, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership, Kevin works locally and nationally to address poverty and homelessness. He has served as Board President of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, on the Boards of Baltimore’s Continuum of Care and Behavioral Health Systems Baltimore, on Maryland’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and for 17 years on the Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, including 14 years as Chair. A former adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, Kevin frequently speaks on issues of homelessness, housing, health and social justice.

Jonathan Sandoval is Vice President of Development at MCB Real Estate. Trained as an architect, he brings a design-driven approach to large-scale mixed-use development, master planning, and complex urban redevelopment projects. Jonathan is currently a part of the team leading the redevelopment of Baltimore’s iconic Inner Harbor Park and Harborplace, a nearly $1 billion transformative investment that includes 1.5 million square feet of proposed vertical mixed-use development and 23-acres of reimagined public park and promenade, supported by a combination of $500MM of private investment and $400MM of public funding. His work sits at the intersection of architecture, real estate development, and placemaking, with a focus on creating vibrant, enduring urban destinations.

Linda Mandolini has served as President & CEO of Eden Housing since 2001. Under Linda's leadership, Eden has developed or acquired over 10,600 affordable rental apartments, serving over 22,000 low-income residents in communities throughout California. Linda is a leader in housing policy at the local, state and national level and has served on a number of housing policy boards including the California Housing Consortium, the National Housing Conference, the ULI Terwilliger Center for Affordable Housing, and a founding board member of the Housing Trust of Silicon Valley. Linda is a vocal advocate for local and statewide housing policy and expanded resources for affordable housing. Linda worked tirelessly for the passage of statewide and local housing initiatives that have collectively generated billions in funding for affordable housing production. Linda has received several awards including the Silicon Valley Housing Trust’s Housing Champion Award; being inducted into the California Homebuilder’s Hall of Fame and the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame; named to the San Francisco Business Times' Forever Influential Honor Roll in 2016; and the Bay Area's Most Influential Women in Business in 2011, 2014, and 2015. A native of Massachusetts, Linda held various community development positions in Boston. Linda received her AB degree from Wheaton College and her MBA from Boston University. In her free time, Linda enjoys cooking, travel and is an avid bicyclist, frequently riding for charitable causes including the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

Stacey Epperson is President and Founder of Next Step® Network, a housing intermediary that mobilizes mission-based developers and manufacturers to provide affordable housing solutions in their communities. Next Step’s system of Manufactured Housing Done Right® connects responsible financing, comprehensive homebuyer education, and delivery of high-quality, ENERGY STAR® manufactured homes, creating a model that brings more value to the customer and generates greater impact in communities. Stacey is an Ashoka Fellow and has completed the Achieving Excellence in Community Development Program at Harvard's JFK School of Government. She received a Master of Public Administration at Western Kentucky University. Stacey serves on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati Advisory Council.

Carter Malloy leads a fast-growing team of 65 people across Acres’ land intelligence platform. Prior to founding Acres, he spent 12 years in investing, with a specialty in technology and data companies. Prior to that, he built and led businesses in sustainable fuel and internet marketing. He holds a degree in Physics from the University of Arkansas and serves on the Agribusiness Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

Jay Sapperstein is a Development Manager at 28 Walker Development, a prominent Baltimore-based real estate development firm. 28 Walker has developed several mixed-use properties in Baltimore City, including McHenry Row, The Shops at Canton Crossing, The Collective, Wheelhouse, and other townhome communities. These include hundreds of apartments, retail, office, and community space. Jay was also involved in the Hope Village project, turning vacant lots into 13 homes in Baltimore’s Oliver neighborhood. The community was built for extremely low-income people or families who have experienced homelessness. Partnering with Heart’s Place Services, Hope Village is a stepping stone to providing home ownership opportunities within the reach of low-income families.

Aimee Witteman is Chief Impact Officer at the Urban Land Institute, where she leads the ULI Impact Lab — a cross-cutting portfolio that aligns research, capital, policy, and technical assistance to advance housing affordability, decarbonization, and resilient, healthy communities. She brings more than two decades of experience in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and public policy, including senior roles in government and at national climate and community development organizations, including the Department of Energy, Rewiring America, and the McKnight Foundation. Across her career, Aimee has focused on mobilizing capital and coalitions to deliver real-world systems change, from supporting clean energy market transformation to expanding equitable housing and infrastructure investment.

Kim Clark is the Executive Vice President of the City of Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC). In her capacity as EVP she oversees neighborhood development, business development, real estate development, capital budgeting, small and minority owned business initiative, innovation development, marketing, research and analytics. Among her achievements at BDC, Kim helped structure public private partnership financing for several major redevelopment projects, including several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS). In addition, Kim was instrumental in bringing the National Main Streets program to Baltimore and establishing 10 Baltimore Main Streets. Kim’s focus on neighborhood commercial corridors continues with an emphasis on business assistance to minority businesses. Kim represented the City on the negotiations for the Horseshoe Casino and continues to create opportunities for City residents in the development of the Warner St Entertainment District. Kim is a Past President of the Maryland Economic Development Association, and the MEDA Foundation, Governance Chair of the Urban Land Institute Baltimore Council, Board member of the Emerging Technology Centers, Small Business Resource Center, Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc. Kim is a member of the International Economic Development Council where she participates in the Racism and Economic Development Committee and a member of the Economic Development Research Partners. Kim has been named by the Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women, received the Mayor’s Medal for Meritorious Service and was honored by Mercy High School with the Sister M. Joannes Clifford Distinguished Alumni award. Kim graduated Leadership MD in 2009 and is a Greater Baltimore Committee Leadership Class of 2007 graduate.

Chris joined Harkins in 2018 as a project manager. He has over 24 years of industry knowledge in multifamily, specifically senior living, mixed use, and urban redevelopment. Chris has experience in coordinating a large team, analyzing project risk, cost estimating and budget development, and ensuring that the client is satisfied at all times. His sharp focus and teamwork mentality make him essential to any project. As a senior project manager, Chris is the primary point of contact with our clients, including architects, other consultants, and trade partners. His duties include assisting in the design and bid process, over-seeing the RFI, submittal, contract, and billing process. Chris is ultimately responsible for the safe and timely completion of all assigned projects in accordance with contract requirements.

Professional Experience: Mr. Toomey is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UDR, Inc., a $19.6 billion S&P 500 company, having served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board since joining the Company in 2001. Over his tenure, Mr. Toomey has been instrumental in repositioning UDR's portfolio, including the acquisition and disposition of more than $21 billion in multifamily communities and development of more than $5 billion in multifamily communities, which has led to an above average annual return of 11% for the Company's shareholders. As of December 31, 2022, UDR owned or had an ownership position in 58,390 apartment homes in select markets across the U.S. Prior to heading UDR, Mr. Toomey held various senior positions, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer with AIMCO, a multifamily REIT peer which in 2020 underwent a separation and became two public companies, Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYSE: AIRC) and AIMCO. At AIMCO, Mr. Toomey was instrumental in transforming the company into the largest apartment owner in the U.S., growing its portfolio ten-fold over his tenure. Prior to AIMCO, Mr. Toomey served as a Senior Vice President with Lincoln Property Company, a multifaceted, national real estate firm, for five years. As a leader in the real estate industry, Mr. Toomey is a Trustee and a past Global Chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a Board member of the ULI Foundation, a past member of the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), on the Executive Committee of the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC), a member of The Real Estate Roundtable, and is past Chair and former Trustee of the Oregon State University Foundation.

Magda C. Westerhout, AIA is a Vice-President with Moseley Inc, where she is a leader in the Multifamily Housing Studio and a former housing sector leader. For over 40 years, Magda has dedicated her career to socially viable housing and urban revitalization. Her award-winning designs prove that impactful design thoughtfully responds to a building’s context, and creates meaningful experiences for residents and communities. As a leader in Moseley’s multifamily housing sector, this design approach guides her team as they navigate affordable, mixed-income, and mixed-use projects in close collaboration with clients. Magda served on the Baltimore County Design Advisory Panel, the Baltimore Inclusionary Housing Board from 2014 to 2019,was appointed to the State Board of Architects for a decade, She was recognized by the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition as the Housing Person of the year in 2017 and by GEDCO as a Visionary Leader in 2021. She is currently the Cochair of ULI Baltimore’s Affordable Housing Committee.

Adam Ducker is Chief Executive Officer of RCLCO and oversees the firm’s Real Estate Economics and Management Consulting practices. Adam joined RCLCO in the mid-1990s as an associate directly after graduate school and learned the trade with the firm. He is a recognized expert in planning for organizational growth and talent management, capital strategy, investment analysis, market and financial analysis, and marketing of real estate assets. He has particular depth of expertise in high-density housing, retail/entertainment, and hotel/resort development.

Dina Levy is currently Commissioner for the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. In her previous role as Senior Vice President for homeownership and community development at New York State Housing and Community Renewal (HCR), she oversaw the state's efforts to increase affordable homeownership for low and moderate income families, and a multimillion dollar suite of state and federal subsidy programs dedicated to rebuilding and revitalizing neighborhoods across the State of New York. Prior to this role, Ms. Levy served for five years under New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman as the Director of Community Impact and Innovation. She negotiated bank settlements resulting from the foreclosure crisis to win consumer relief protections and designed restitution programs to aid families and communities impacted by the crisis. From 2002-2012, Ms. Levy served as the Director of Organizing and Policy at the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board, a city-wide nonprofit. Under her leadership, UHAB expanded its policy work and became a leader in the fight to preserve city, state and federally subsidized housing. She also led multifaceted campaigns aimed at identifying creative solutions for preserving and stabilizing affordable rental housing placed at risk as a result of speculation and overleveraging. Prior to coming to UHAB, Ms. Levy directed a comprehensive community revitalization effort in Newark, New Jersey. From 1998 to 2001, Ms. Levy was the founding director of a microfinance program affiliated with Grameen Bank, one of only two domestic programs operating in the United States. She began her career as tenant organizer in Dallas, Texas, working for the preservation of federally subsidized housing. In March 2011, Ms. Levy was selected by Crains New York Business for its annual “40 Under 40” award, an honor bestowed for making substantial contributions in a chosen field.

Apoorva Pasricha is the Chief Operating Officer at Cloud Apartments, a specialized modular development partner that reduces the risk and cost of multifamily development through design, engineering, and construction expertise. Apoorva has built a career at the intersection of the public, private, and non-profit sectors to leverage technology and innovation to improve the built environment. As Deputy Director of Technology and Innovation for the City of San Jose, she operationalized a $24M Digital Inclusion Fund and built public-private partnerships that turned municipal cost centers into revenue generators. She brings manufacturing expertise and knowledge on scaling companies from R&D to commercialization from Zoox (autonomous vehicle company acquired by Amazon). At Zoox, she led a team to launch data-driven operational excellence initiatives, scaled testing across new markets, & crafted and implemented the strategic partnerships roadmap for Operations. Her experience includes transforming large-scale public sector operations at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services, where she consolidated 8 state agencies to create digital government. She began her career at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. As an urban innovation leader, she has worked with Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs/Intersection and Third Sphere VC, investing in climate tech companies that improve the built environment. Apoorva earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BA in Political Science and Economics from St. Olaf College.

As an architect who specializes in the design of all types of housing, Brandon understands that residential projects play a vital role in defining, transforming, and sustaining communities. His skills include the application of historic tax credit financing, Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs, sustainability improvements to existing buildings, and public outreach. He works closely with clients, tenant groups, community members, and review authorities to ensure that projects address program requirements and respond to neighborhood context. Brandon’s experience includes the design of affordable housing, adaptive use, new construction of row homes and midrise developments, high-rise renovation, tenant-in-place rehabilitations, and transitional housing. He actively supports many non-profit housing and preservation organizations and takes pride in creating safe, inviting, sustainable, and functional housing. Brandon’s residential projects have been a catalyst for community revitalization efforts and helped boost local economies throughout Maryland.

I am a Senior Fellow at the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing where I provides strategic guidance, conduct research and provide technical assistance in support of the Center’s mission of addressing the nation’s housing challenges

Krista builds and leads transformational initiatives within the affordable housing sector, working towards a future when all homes are healthy, resilient, and affordable.  As VP of Building Resilient Futures at Enterprise Community Partners, she stewards the organization’s national environmental programs. 

As founding partner and CSO for Cecilian Partners, Philip brings 10+ years of experience from Accenture’s Strategy practice, advising the senior leadership of Fortune 500 companies on growth and operational strategy. His experience helping clients across technology, industrial, hospitality, energy, and consumer goods industries gives him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities that exist across the market. Most recently, Philip was a founding member of Bloom – Accenture’s digital growth incubator. He led small teams of strategists, designers, data scientists, and developers to partner with clients and build new digital businesses targeting ideas that had $1B+ valuations. He was a pioneer in “human-centered” strategy and design, combining traditional strategy rigor with design creativity, data insights, and real technology build, and is excited to bring a fresh approach to growth and experience in the real estate industry. Philip holds degrees in mathematical economics and management from Rice University and the London School of Economics.

Kim Clark is the Executive Vice President of the City of Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC). In her capacity as EVP she oversees neighborhood development, business development, real estate development, capital budgeting, small and minority owned business initiative, innovation development, marketing, research and analytics. Among her achievements at BDC, Kim helped structure public private partnership financing for several major redevelopment projects, including several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS). In addition, Kim was instrumental in bringing the National Main Streets program to Baltimore and establishing 10 Baltimore Main Streets. Kim’s focus on neighborhood commercial corridors continues with an emphasis on business assistance to minority businesses. Kim represented the City on the negotiations for the Horseshoe Casino and continues to create opportunities for City residents in the development of the Warner St Entertainment District. Kim is a Past President of the Maryland Economic Development Association, and the MEDA Foundation, Governance Chair of the Urban Land Institute Baltimore Council, Board member of the Emerging Technology Centers, Small Business Resource Center, Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc. Kim is a member of the International Economic Development Council where she participates in the Racism and Economic Development Committee and a member of the Economic Development Research Partners. Kim has been named by the Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women, received the Mayor’s Medal for Meritorious Service and was honored by Mercy High School with the Sister M. Joannes Clifford Distinguished Alumni award. Kim graduated Leadership MD in 2009 and is a Greater Baltimore Committee Leadership Class of 2007 graduate.

Kelly Cantley oversees Bozzuto’s preconstruction and estimating departments, as well as all employee-focused initiatives including recruiting, training, and engagement. She also leads business development efforts. Involved in all aspects of the business, Kelly serves as a key liaison between preconstruction, operations, and clients to ensure project goals are met from conception to completion. Prior to Bozzuto, Kelly worked for Turner Construction, and before her civilian career, she served as an Officer in the Civil Engineer Corps. Kelly holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy. Kelly is active in various real estate and philanthropic organizations, including the ULI, Women’s Housing Coalition and Jubilee Housing.

Jeff Olivet is an internationally recognized leader in public health and homelessness policy. From 2022 to 2025, he was the nation’s top homelessness official, leading the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) under the Biden Administration. Prior to federal service, he was CEO of the Center for Social Innovation (now C4 Innovations), a mission-driven small business dedicated to scaling best practices in the fields of housing, public health, behavioral health, and homelessness. He has been principal investigator on numerous studies funded by the National Institutes of Health and private foundations. Jeff has over three decades of experience as an outreach worker, advocate, researcher, teacher, writer, and inspiring public speaker. He currently serves as Senior Advisor to the Initiative on Health and Homelessness at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Senior Advisor to ULI’s Homeless to Housed Initiative, and a consultant to organizations in the United States and internationally. He has a B.A. from the University of Alabama and an M.A. from Boston College.

As the Development Director for Beatty Development Group, Bart Harvey currently manages the horizontal development associated with the Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown redevelopment on behalf of the Housing Authority of Baltimore City. This work includes the demolition of the existing 1940s-era structures, earthwork improvements, and infrastructure construction to support the vertical housing projects. In partnership with HABC, Bart is responsible for bidding, contracting, and administering all contracts, including meeting MBE/WBE, Section 3, and Local Hiring goals. In this role, Bart is responsible for coordinating with local agencies and public utilities to ensure all improvements are conducted in a timely manner and in accordance with Baltimore City Standards. As part of the infrastructure improvements, Bart has overseen the fundraising and development of South Central Park, a key component of the PSO Transformation Plan. In addition to his work on PSO, Bart has been involved in the construction and development of Allied | Harbor Point, a 25-story, 312-unit apartment building, and Point Park, a 4.5-acre waterfront park. Prior to joining Beatty Development Group, Bart was the Vice President of Ballpark Operations for the Worcester Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the planning and development of a new outdoor 10,000-person ballpark, as well as running the operation of the facility for their inaugural season. Bart holds a Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College-Hartford, and a Master’s Degree in Real Estate and Infrastructure from John Hopkins.

Shekar Narasimhan is the Managing Partner at Beekman Advisors which provides strategic advisory services to companies and investors involved in real estate, mortgage finance, affordable housing and related sectors. He also serves as Chairman of Papillon Capital, focused on sustainable infrastructure investing. Prior to Beekman Advisors, Shekar Narasimhan was a Managing Director of Prudential Mortgage Capital Company, one of the nation's leading providers of commercial mortgage financing. Immediately prior to Shekar’s time at Prudential, he was Chairman & CEO of the WMF Group, a publicly traded, commercial mortgage financial services company. WMF was one of the largest such firms in the country before being acquired by Prudential in 2000. Shekar is currently serving on the boards of Broadstone Net Lease, Inc., Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. and Democracy Alliance. Shekar was appointed by the Governor of Virginia as Member of the Board for Housing and Community Development and for the Virginia Housing Development Authority which he chaired from 2019-21. He also served as a Senior Industry Fellow at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University and on the Advisory Council of the Center for American Progress. He has served on many boards, including the Low Income Investment Fund, the Community Preservation and Development Corporation, the National Housing Conference and the National Multi Housing Council. He also served as a Commissioner on President Obama’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. He is a sought after speaker on housing finance and affordable housing and is considered a leading expert on rental housing issues in the United States. Shekar has served several terms on the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA) Board of Directors, was the first Chair of the MBA’s Commercial/Multifamily Board of Governors, and founded its Multifamily Steering Committee. He was elected as the

Paul Williams is the founder and executive director of the Center for Public Enterprise, a think tank focused on broadening the public sector’s capacity to deliver economic development. He formerly worked for the Chicago Department of Housing, and for think tanks including the Economic Opportunity Institute and the Jain Family Institute. He holds a master’s degree in economics from John Jay College at The City University of New York, and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from The Evergreen State College. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. 

Jenny Song is the Founder and CEO of Infilla, a technology company that makes software tools for municipal planning and building departments to process entitlements and permits faster, more consistently, and more transparently. Jenny has spent 1000+ hours with 300+ applicants and government staff in 50+ jurisdictions to build tools that serve all permitting stakeholders and proudly serves customer jurisdictions as varied as San Francisco, New York City, El Segundo, and Sonoma County.  She has been a technologist / product manager in both the public sector and fast growing tech startups such as Affirm and [ healthcare.gov](http://healthcare.gov/). She started her career as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Applied Economics and Management.

Dana Henson is a Principal and Vice President of The Henson Development Company, Inc. (THC), a 100% family-owned real estate development company, and she is also Owner and President of Platform Construction, LLC, a 100% woman-minority-owned construction business. With over 26 years in real estate development, she is highly sought after and recognized for her expertise in creative and luxury affordable housing developments, business development and community engagement. Her commitment to community development and inclusion of minority and women owned businesses is unparalleled. Ms. Henson was recognized as a 2021 Baltimore Business Journal Best in Real Estate Awardee for all of her development efforts and ongoing commitment to excellence. Her development of strategic business and government partnerships for meeting such goals has been recognized by numerous government agencies. She has worked on over $600 Million in developments of affordable and market rate rental and homeownership units. THC is currently 1 of four partners working on the $1 Billion-dollar Choice Neighborhood redevelopment of Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown (PSO) in Baltimore, Maryland and the $100 Million redevelopment of 17.3 acres in Park Heights. Ms. Henson’s personal hands-on oversight and attention to detail has grown Platform Construction to working on multi-million-dollar projects including 1405 Point Street Apartments and Wills Wharf, a Hilton Canopy Hotel and Allied Apartments located in Harbor Point, Baltimore. Dana is a Cum Laude graduate of Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration and minor in Accounting, completing her degree in 3 years. Ms. Henson is a serial entrepreneur, has a strong commitment to giving back through her non-profit Teaching Education and Motivation (TEAM), and has held executive marketing and sales positions with IBM and Xerox Corporation. Ms. Henson currently serves as Co-Vice Chair of Port Discovery Children’s Museum sitting on the Diversity, Future Focus and Governance Committees and is also a CityLab Fellow participating as a part of the Capstone Review Team assisting with the evaluation of projects of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University where she also served as Commencement speaker of their 2021 Graduation. Ms. Henson is Baltimore City Commissioner of Housing appointee to the Inclusionary Housing Steering Committee and a Housing Plan Advisory Committee Appointee and a member of the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services Core Leadership Team.

Jennifer Rudolph joined Montgomery Housing Partnership as the Chief Financial Officer in 2022. She is responsible for overseeing the financial management of over 3,000 units and ½ billion in total assets, including the issuance of all corporate and subsidiary tax returns and audits, project refinancings, and the management of the organization’s equity fund. In addition, she is responsible for investor reporting, compliance, and year-15 partnership exits. Jennifer also works closely with the Real Estate Development team to facilitate acquisitions, tax-credit closings, and construction financing for the wholly owned portfolio. Jennifer has 15 years of experience in accounting and finance. Prior to joining MHP, she was the CFO at The Arc of Prince Georges County, a provider of housing and human services for adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities. She began her career with The St. Charles Companies; the owner and developer of the 9100-acre planned unit development in Charles County Maryland.

Dana Henson is a Principal and Vice President of The Henson Development Company, Inc. (THC), a 100% family-owned real estate development company, and she is also Owner and President of Platform Construction, LLC, a 100% woman-minority-owned construction business. With over 26 years in real estate development, she is highly sought after and recognized for her expertise in creative and luxury affordable housing developments, business development and community engagement. Her commitment to community development and inclusion of minority and women owned businesses is unparalleled. Ms. Henson was recognized as a 2021 Baltimore Business Journal Best in Real Estate Awardee for all of her development efforts and ongoing commitment to excellence. Her development of strategic business and government partnerships for meeting such goals has been recognized by numerous government agencies. She has worked on over $600 Million in developments of affordable and market rate rental and homeownership units. THC is currently 1 of four partners working on the $1 Billion-dollar Choice Neighborhood redevelopment of Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown (PSO) in Baltimore, Maryland and the $100 Million redevelopment of 17.3 acres in Park Heights. Ms. Henson’s personal hands-on oversight and attention to detail has grown Platform Construction to working on multi-million-dollar projects including 1405 Point Street Apartments and Wills Wharf, a Hilton Canopy Hotel and Allied Apartments located in Harbor Point, Baltimore. Dana is a Cum Laude graduate of Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration and minor in Accounting, completing her degree in 3 years. Ms. Henson is a serial entrepreneur, has a strong commitment to giving back through her non-profit Teaching Education and Motivation (TEAM), and has held executive marketing and sales positions with IBM and Xerox Corporation. Ms. Henson currently serves as Co-Vice Chair of Port Discovery Children’s Museum sitting on the Diversity, Future Focus and Governance Committees and is also a CityLab Fellow participating as a part of the Capstone Review Team assisting with the evaluation of projects of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University where she also served as Commencement speaker of their 2021 Graduation. Ms. Henson is Baltimore City Commissioner of Housing appointee to the Inclusionary Housing Steering Committee and a Housing Plan Advisory Committee Appointee and a member of the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services Core Leadership Team.

Tom Coale (Perry Jacobson) is a seasoned attorney and state lobbyist specializing in housing and community development. Tom has written numerous editorials about housing and zoning issues, which have been published in The Baltimore Sun, Maryland Matters, and Greater Greater Washington. He has also been cited as a source in articles appearing in Vox, Forbes Magazine, Money Magazine, The Baltimore Banner, and The Baltimore Sun. Beyond his legal practice, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership and resides in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Mr. Genn serves as the Vice President of MCB Harborplace, leading the redevelopment of MCB Real Estate’s assets in downtown Baltimore, including the Inner Harbor and Harborplace. Mr. Genn is a proven enterprise leader with extensive experience in extremely complex, large-scale real estate portfolio projects, strategic initiatives, and complex financial executions including representation of a joint venture between the world’s second largest investment bank and the family office of the CEO of one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers. Prior to his work with MCB, Mr. Genn was Co-Lead of Development at MAG Partners responsible for master planning, entitlements, government relations, legislative affairs, TIF, affordable and conventional financing, development and management efforts across initiatives including the Port Covington Development Project and its Community Benefits Agreements. Preceding his time at MAG Partners, Mr. Genn was Managing Director of Development for Weller Development Company responsible for entitling, financing, and delivering over $650 Million of improvements including stewardship of ~$137MM of TIF Bonds. Mr. Genn previously worked as a General Contractor and Owner’s Representative on mixed-use and transit-oriented development projects across the state of Maryland. Among these projects was a 3.5+ million square foot, mixed-use infill redevelopment project adjacent to the Prince George’s Plaza metro, the first phase of which was named the 2014 MBIA multi-family project of the year. Mr. Genn earned his bachelor’s degree from Emory University where he was a four-year varsity letter winner and two-year captain of the Baseball Team, and was a Dean’s Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business in the Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure program.

As Senior Vice President of Residential Development for Tavistock Development Company, Rob Adams manages ‘for-sale’ residential neighborhood development and builder programs for Tavistock’s visionary Lake Nona and Sunbridge master-planned communities. In his role, Rob is responsible for overseeing the development, launch and management of residential development in Lake Nona and Sunbridge spanning across nearly every product and price category. Rob has a proven track record within the 17 square-mile Lake Nona community, which has consistently ranked as one of the most innovative and top-selling master planned communities in the country.

Kevin Lindamood is President & CEO of Health Care for the Homeless and President of HCH Real Estate Co. He leads Maryland’s largest provider of integrated health services and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness, guiding efforts to deliver whole-person care, expand affordable housing, and strengthen a values-driven workforce. With more than 30 years of experience spanning outreach, clinical care, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership, Kevin works locally and nationally to address poverty and homelessness. He has served as Board President of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, on the Boards of Baltimore’s Continuum of Care and Behavioral Health Systems Baltimore, on Maryland’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and for 17 years on the Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, including 14 years as Chair. A former adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, Kevin frequently speaks on issues of homelessness, housing, health and social justice.

Mike joined Homewise in 1992 and provides strategic leadership for the company by working with the board of directors and the executive management team to drive the long-term vision, strategy, goals, and financial well-being of Homewise. With over 35 years of experience in community and homeownership advocacy, Mike led the creation and implementation of Homewise’s customer-centric, comprehensively integrated homeownership business model. Mike drafted and led the campaign to pass Santa Fe’s inclusionary zoning law, one of the most ambitious in the country and which has served as the model for similar ordinances in other municipalities. More recently, he spearheaded the creation of Homewise’s catalytic community development strategy to revitalize targeted disinvested neighborhoods in Albuquerque and create new mixed-use, mixed-income communities in Santa Fe. Mike serves on the board of Excellent Schools New Mexico and previously served on the boards of the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management Foundation and the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority. Mike holds a BA in History from Northwestern University

Vicki Davis is a Managing Partner, and co-founder of Urban Atlantic. While overseeing development and asset management for Urban Atlantic, Ms. Davis has managed the development of more than $3 billion in real estate projects and overseen a portfolio in excess of $5 billion in real estate investments. Her 30-year real estate career includes serving as Deputy Director of the Maryland Housing Fund and its Housing and Community Development’s Division of Credit Assurance, as well as portfolio management for South Charles Realty Corp. and multifamily development for Trammell Crow Residential. She has developed more than 10,000 multifamily residential units and over 3 million commercial square feet for Urban Atlantic, including 12 large-scale public-private redevelopments for local jurisdictions, transit authorities, and public housing authorities in DC, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Tennessee. Ms. Davis holds an MBA in Finance from American University, an MS in Engineering & Construction Management from the University of Texas, and a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland. She serves on the Boards of the DC Building Industry Association, Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District, and the ULI Terwilliger Center.

Claudia Jolin is the Executive Director of the newly formed Baltimore Peninsula Partnership. She is responsible for elevating Baltimore Peninsula by providing unique experiences and programming in a safe and well-maintained district. Claudia is also a Baltimore City Planning Commissioner. She is responsible for preparing and updating plans for the physical development of the city, to include the capital budget. Previously, as the Vice President of Economic Development at Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB) - the largest economic engine in the city, Claudia Jolin’s role is vital to the success of Baltimore’s Central Business District, Baltimore City, and the greater state of Maryland. She leads research-driven initiatives that foster development and track Downtown’s economic success, and she does so with passion, flair, and authenticity. Jolin is energized by the reimagining of Downtown – even stepping in as the interim Executive Director for the Bromo Arts & Entertainment District to oversee its rebirth in 2018. She was instrumental in hiring a new Executive Director to helm the neighborhood’s programming. The data she mines and the insights she provides fuel the nationally-recognized Downtown BOOST Program. Prior to her role at DPOB, she was the Special Assistant in Economic Development in the Baltimore Mayor’s Office and a Mayoral Fellow with the class of 2014, working with Baltimore Development Corporation’s research team. Her resume spans civic and service-oriented roles, drawing from her extensive education including an M.A. in International Policy from Georgetown University, a B.A. in Economics from UMBC, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Manoa, Hawaii. Jolin has experience at the U.S. Department of State, working in the Office of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Public Relations Office. She is a veteran of the United States Navy where she worked for the National Security Agency in data interpretation.

Jay Sapperstein is a Development Manager at 28 Walker Development, a prominent Baltimore-based real estate development firm. 28 Walker has developed several mixed-use properties in Baltimore City, including McHenry Row, The Shops at Canton Crossing, The Collective, Wheelhouse, and other townhome communities. These include hundreds of apartments, retail, office, and community space. Jay was also involved in the Hope Village project, turning vacant lots into 13 homes in Baltimore’s Oliver neighborhood. The community was built for extremely low-income people or families who have experienced homelessness. Partnering with Heart’s Place Services, Hope Village is a stepping stone to providing home ownership opportunities within the reach of low-income families.

Ann Tyler is a principal of BCT Design Group and Director of Business Development. She leads the firm's business development efforts in the United States, concentrating primarily on the East Coast and supporting the firm’s offices in Tampa Bay and Detroit. She focuses on mixed-use opportunities, often combined with retail, multifamily, senior housing, and office. Ann is Chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Baltimore; and a member of ULI Washington, DC and its Women Leadership Initiative (WLI) Circles program. Additionally, Ann sits on ULI Tampa Bay’s WLI Steering Committee; is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC); and is a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee for the Maryland Zoo. Ann received her Bachelor of Arts in European Studies from Vanderbilt University.

As the President of MCB, Gina Baker Chambers is entrusted with strategic, operational, and leadership responsibilities, drawing on her extensive background as an investor to excel in cultivating industry relationships and crafting strategic growth plans. With a national footprint and a robust financial foundation, MCB stands poised for continual expansion and success under Gina’s adept leadership. Before assuming her pivotal role at MCB, Baker Chambers distinguished herself as the Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Artemis Real Estate Partners, a leading real estate investment management firm. A key figure at Artemis since its inception in 2009, Gina contributed her expertise to acquisitions, asset management, capital raising, investor relations, and portfolio management. Overseeing approximately $1.5 billion in separate account relationships, Ms. Baker Chambers directed strategy, supervised asset management, and served as the primary client interface. In her capacity in Capital Raising and Investor Relations, Gina formulated marketing strategies for new products, secured commitments to Artemis-sponsored vehicles, and maintained high-quality interactions with investors across the Artemis platform. Her responsibilities extended to managing seven clients with cumulative commitments of approximately $3.7 billion. Notably, she played a pivotal role in establishing and expanding the Artemis Emerging Manager Platform, successfully raising $2.5 billion of institutional investor capital. This platform collaborates with emerging and diverse operating partners, forming joint venture partnerships to acquire real estate assets throughout the United States. Ms. Baker Chambers commenced her career at Fannie Mae in Corporate Finance, where she managed the revenue and expense planning process, conducted variance analysis, and handled financial reporting for the Single Family Mortgage business. In Housing and Community Development, she served on a two-person product team managing two mortgage products aimed at expanding homeownership access for people with disabilities. In addition to her illustrious professional journey, Gina holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Beyond her firm duties, Baker Chambers actively contributes to various organizations. She is a key contributor to the Toigo Alumni Endowment, playing a vital role in funding fellowships and activities that promote the professional development of Toigo Foundation Alumni. Gina is also actively engaged with the Real Estate Executive Council (REEC), currently serving as the Fundraising Committee Chair. Furthermore, she dedicates her time to Generation Hope, holding the position of Board Treasurer and contributing as a member of the Strategic Planning Task Force.

Michael Newman joined the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) in 2020 with nearly 20 years of experience in law and public policy. Convinced that the damage, disruption, and dislocation all too often associated with natural disasters can be reduced or even prevented, Michael works with a team of scientists and risk communicators that deliver strategies to build safer and stronger homes and businesses. IBHS’s real-world impact enables the insurance industry and affected property owners to prevent avoidable losses. Michael serves as IBHS’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. He is the head of IBHS’s public policy, partnerships, and code development teams. IBHS seeks to inform, educate, and engage policymakers in support of policies that strengthen the resilience of housing, businesses, and communities. In this capacity, Michael also leads IBHS’s engagement with affordable housing providers, developers, funders, and policymakers. Michael joined IBHS from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he worked on a range of domestic and international policy issues related to climate change, resilience, cybersecurity, and insurance supervision.

Bree Jones is the founder of Parity Homes, an equitable development company revitalizing West Baltimore without displacement. Originally from the Bronx and New Rochelle, she was shaped by global experiences, racial justice advocacy, and firsthand exposure to gentrification. Bree began her career on Wall Street, becoming the youngest and first Black female VP at a $12B hedge fund before transitioning to venture capital. Determined to build an economic system that uplifts Black communities, she launched Parity Homes in 2018. Despite early skepticism, her vision is now a reality—restoring abandoned homes, expanding Black homeownership, and proving that equitable development is possible. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Fast Company, and Brookings Institute. A TED speaker and recognized leader, she holds fellowships with Ashoka, Open Society Institute, New Profit, Aspen Ideas Festival, and the Obama Foundation.

Michael A. Spotts is the Vice President of Real Estate Development for Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Prior to joining Habitat in 2022, he was the founder and President of Neighborhood Fundamentals, LLC and served as the Senior Visiting Research Fellow for the Urban Land Institute’s Terwilliger Center for Housing. He has nearly 20 years of experience providing research and technical assistance to on-the-ground practitioners in both the public and private sectors, at every level of government, and in urban, suburban and rural areas. Prior to founding Neighborhood Fundamentals, he worked for Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. from 2009-2017 as part of the Public Policy team. During this time, he conducted research and analysis of affordable housing and community development policies. Michael serves on the board of directors for the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance and previously served on the board of directors of the Arlington (VA) Partnership for Affordable Housing.

Mr. Genn serves as the Vice President of MCB Harborplace, leading the redevelopment of MCB Real Estate’s assets in downtown Baltimore, including the Inner Harbor and Harborplace. Mr. Genn is a proven enterprise leader with extensive experience in extremely complex, large-scale real estate portfolio projects, strategic initiatives, and complex financial executions including representation of a joint venture between the world’s second largest investment bank and the family office of the CEO of one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers. Prior to his work with MCB, Mr. Genn was Co-Lead of Development at MAG Partners responsible for master planning, entitlements, government relations, legislative affairs, TIF, affordable and conventional financing, development and management efforts across initiatives including the Port Covington Development Project and its Community Benefits Agreements. Preceding his time at MAG Partners, Mr. Genn was Managing Director of Development for Weller Development Company responsible for entitling, financing, and delivering over $650 Million of improvements including stewardship of ~$137MM of TIF Bonds. Mr. Genn previously worked as a General Contractor and Owner’s Representative on mixed-use and transit-oriented development projects across the state of Maryland. Among these projects was a 3.5+ million square foot, mixed-use infill redevelopment project adjacent to the Prince George’s Plaza metro, the first phase of which was named the 2014 MBIA multi-family project of the year. Mr. Genn earned his bachelor’s degree from Emory University where he was a four-year varsity letter winner and two-year captain of the Baseball Team, and was a Dean’s Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business in the Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure program.

Claudia Jolin is the Executive Director of the newly formed Baltimore Peninsula Partnership. She is responsible for elevating Baltimore Peninsula by providing unique experiences and programming in a safe and well-maintained district. Claudia is also a Baltimore City Planning Commissioner. She is responsible for preparing and updating plans for the physical development of the city, to include the capital budget. Previously, as the Vice President of Economic Development at Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB) - the largest economic engine in the city, Claudia Jolin’s role is vital to the success of Baltimore’s Central Business District, Baltimore City, and the greater state of Maryland. She leads research-driven initiatives that foster development and track Downtown’s economic success, and she does so with passion, flair, and authenticity. Jolin is energized by the reimagining of Downtown – even stepping in as the interim Executive Director for the Bromo Arts & Entertainment District to oversee its rebirth in 2018. She was instrumental in hiring a new Executive Director to helm the neighborhood’s programming. The data she mines and the insights she provides fuel the nationally-recognized Downtown BOOST Program. Prior to her role at DPOB, she was the Special Assistant in Economic Development in the Baltimore Mayor’s Office and a Mayoral Fellow with the class of 2014, working with Baltimore Development Corporation’s research team. Her resume spans civic and service-oriented roles, drawing from her extensive education including an M.A. in International Policy from Georgetown University, a B.A. in Economics from UMBC, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Manoa, Hawaii. Jolin has experience at the U.S. Department of State, working in the Office of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Public Relations Office. She is a veteran of the United States Navy where she worked for the National Security Agency in data interpretation.

President of Hillwood Communities since 1992, Fred Balda provides strategic leadership and oversight of operations and performance including acquisitions, design, and development. Mr. Balda has played an active role in the development of more than 100 single-family master-planned communities across 13 states and two countries. Continually expanding and redefining the business plan to satisfy everchanging homebuyer demands and market opportunities, Mr. Balda's focus is on designing and delivering innovative, vibrant and healthy communities that offer a sense of belonging and enduring value to homeowners through a simple corporate philosophy – “Do right by the people and the planet. The rest will take care of itself.” Mr. Balda began his real estate career with Trammel Crow and joined Hillwood Communities from ClubCorp. Mr. Balda is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University and holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. He is passionate about sharing his industry knowledge, insights, and expertise through his role as a board member serving on the Mays Business School Master of Real Estate Advisory Board at Texas A&M and involvement with real estate industry organizations such as the Urban Land Institute and Dallas Builders Association. His strong leadership and accomplishments have been recognized by D Magazine, Dallas Business Journal, and as a Distinguished Graduate Award from the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering from Texas A&M.

Daniel McCarthy has served as the Executive Director of the Episcopal Housing Corporation (EHC) since 1996. EHC is a Baltimore based, non-profit real estate development company engaged in comprehensive housing and community development and projects. EHC focuses on developing affordable and special needs housing that it owns and operates. EHC works as a development consultant to other nonprofit organizations who share our mission of addressing the housing needs of Baltimore’s most vulnerable citizens. EHC also consults with area nonprofits on the development of community facilities to help build healthy and strong communities. Mr. McCarthy has been employed in the field of housing and community development for more than thirty years. He graduated with a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Maryland in Urban Studies with a focus on affordable housing finance and development. Mr. McCarthy began his community development career with the Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development and was a project manager with Community Building Group in Baltimore working on homeownership projects in Pigtown and Franklin Square neighbors of southwest Baltimore. Mr. McCarthy recently served as the Vice Chair of Baltimore’s Continuum of Care, working to guide Baltimore’s response to homelessness. He serves on the Boards of Cornerstone Franciscan Ministries and the St. Vincent de Paul Church Historic Trust. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island Mr. McCarthy began his professional career with the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C

Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Community Partners Shaun Donovan is the Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Community Partners. One of the nation’s foremost leaders in housing and community development, Donovan’s 30-year career in public service has focused on building opportunity and fighting for people and communities too often left behind. He served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet for his full eight years in office, as secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from 2009 to 2014 and as director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget from 2014 to 2017. He was commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development from 2004 to 2009. As HUD secretary, Donovan led the fight against the nation’s unprecedented foreclosure crisis and served as chair of the president’s Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force. He also advanced landmark fair housing protections and led the strategy that dramatically reduced homelessness around the country, including cutting in half the number of veterans sleeping on our streets and in shelters. Later, as director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Donovan increased investment in domestic and national security priorities as well as oversaw regulations that reduced inequality, expanded access to healthcare, improved education, and fought climate change. He also served in the Clinton administration as deputy assistant secretary for multifamily housing at HUD and as acting FHA commissioner during the Clinton/Bush presidential transition. After a mayoral run in his hometown of New York City, Donovan was named a senior fellow by the Ford Foundation in 2022 and currently serves as a trustee of the Urban Institute, Regional Plan Association, National Alliance to End Homelessness, Greater NY, and Rethink Food, as well as on the advisory board of Opportunity Insights. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public administration and architecture from Harvard University. Donovan is married to Liza Gilbert, a landscape architect who has designed and restored parks in New York City and across the country. They live in Brooklyn, where they raised their sons Milo and Lucas.

Keval Thakkar has over 21 years of experience focused on residential and senior living projects.  As a believer in “Housing for All,” Keval has committed himself and HCM’s team of talented designers to providing great residential planning and design that affects positive change in peoples’ lives.  His housing experience includes working within tight budgets and on challenging sites for affordable, market-rate, and senior housing, as well as in-place residential renovations.  His recent work reflects his depth of experience with CDA low-income housing tax credit and HUD applications.  Keval champions sustainability in all of his projects, pursuing goals such as early energy modeling, LEED certifications, and National Green Building and Energy Star Multifamily High-Rise standards.  As a Principal, Keval provides guidance and mentorship so that the design team produces high-quality work that meets clients’ needs, and so that projects are completed on time and within budget.   Keval also leads HCM’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) action committee to foster the diverse and inclusive environment within the company and to promote the participation of underrepresented groups in the greater field of architecture and design professions. Outside of the office, he volunteers his time on the board of the Women’s Housing Coalition.

Chris Palkowitsch, Senior Design Leader & Partner at BKV Group, has over 25 years of architectural experience with a focus on mixed-use and multifamily developments that include senior, affordable, and market rate housing. Chris is passionate about creating high quality and innovative architecture. He believes in a client focused approach that emphasizes collaboration to create exceptional and highly functional projects. As a design lead for BKV Group, Chris combines his senior housing project experience with ingenuity and client input to develop designs that meet clients’ needs - creating environments that enhance the lives of residents. Chris has been an active member of ULI Minnesota for many years including membership of Local District Councils, Next, and TAG committees. He was formerly a member of the YLG, YLG executive committee, and the affordable housing committee.

John R. Williams is President and Chief Investment Officer of Avanath Capital Management (“Avanath”), an institutional fund manager that specializes in affordable and workforce housing investments throughout major U.S. cities. In his role, Mr. Williams spearheads the firm’s portfolio acquisitions, capital formation, investor relations and fund management. Since joining Avanath, Mr. Williams has directed the closing of five institutional investment funds totaling over $2.0 billion of capital, comprised of equity commitments from some of the most prestigious and astute investors, including US pension funds, European pension funds, US university endowments, UK endowments, investment banks, foundations, banks, life insurance companies, and family offices. Since its inception, Avanath has acquired and renovated over 104 affordable housing communities (over 15,000 units) and expanded its national portfolio into 14 states. The firm currently manages over $3.0 billion in assets, employs over 400 people, and focuses on generating attractive risk-adjusted returns, with an emphasis on fulfilling its investor’s ESG objectives. Mr. Williams graduated from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design Executive Program and earned his B.S. in finance from Duquesne University. He is active in the real estate industry, serving as a Governor of the Urban Land Institute (ULI); Past Chairman of the ULI Silver Multi-Family Council; a member of the Executive Committee of the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC); and an Advisory Board Member of the Duquesne University Business School. Mr. Williams is also a frequent speaker at national real estate conferences sponsored by ULI, Pension Real Estate Association (“PREA”), Harvard

Jake Stern serves as Director of Development for Somerset Development Company’s Maryland portfolio, overseeing the development and construction management of all major projects in Baltimore. He has overseen the development of over 650 affordable and market rate housing units as well as retail spaces. Mr. Stern takes the lead in identification of new opportunities in Maryland. He has experience in both property management and compliance from prior work in affordable housing. He joined Somerset in 2012. Mr. Stern has a Bachelor of Science from Tufts University where he studied sustainable urban development and earned degrees in both Environmental Studies and Spanish. He worked with the Tufts University Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Program, studying best practices in green building, and earning a LEED Green Associate credential.

Amy Kleine oversees the Weinberg Foundation’s work focused on housing to advance the goals of creating new housing opportunities and maintaining housing stability for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities, veterans, and other vulnerable populations. Ms. Kleine partners with nonprofit organizations on capital, program, and operating grants to implement this important work. Ms. Kleine co-leads a Baltimore network of Housing Funders and represents the Foundation in Fund for Housing and Opportunity, a collaborative to improve outcomes for precariously housed renters.

Scot joined BCT in 2008 to establish the Housing Studio. He brings over 30 years of public and private-sector experience to the firm and his clients appreciate his strong mix of creative and practical design insight. As a Principal at BCT Design Group, Scot serves as the co-director of the Housing Studio and has led the design of a significant number of mixed-use residential buildings in the region. These include market rate housing, affordable housing, and office to residential conversions.

Stacey Epperson is President and Founder of Next Step® Network, a housing intermediary that mobilizes mission-based developers and manufacturers to provide affordable housing solutions in their communities. Next Step’s system of Manufactured Housing Done Right® connects responsible financing, comprehensive homebuyer education, and delivery of high-quality, ENERGY STAR® manufactured homes, creating a model that brings more value to the customer and generates greater impact in communities. Stacey is an Ashoka Fellow and has completed the Achieving Excellence in Community Development Program at Harvard's JFK School of Government. She received a Master of Public Administration at Western Kentucky University. Stacey serves on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati Advisory Council.

Catherine Buell is the Managing Principal of Wellness Real Estate Innovations (WREi), where she helps reimagine how places can better support health, connection, and everyday life. WREi works with real estate leaders and changemakers who are ready to try something different, using wellness centered approaches to build communities that actually work for the people who live in them. Before launching WREi, Catherine created and launched Amazon's $2 billion (now $3.6 billion) Housing Equity Fund, helping create and preserve more than 21,000 homes across Seattle, Arlington, and Nashville. She is a 2024 Harvard Loeb Fellowship Fellow and a recent visiting instructor at the Harvard School of Continuing Education, where she explores what's next at the intersection of housing, aging, and community. Her career spans senior leadership roles across the public and private sectors, including President and CEO of Atlanta Housing, Chair of the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board, and Executive Director of the St. Elizabeths East Campus in Washington, D.C. Her work has earned local and national recognition, including Washington Business Journal Real Estate DEI Champion ('23), Most Powerful Washingtonian ('21, '22), and Women Who Mean Business ('21), the ULI Larson Housing Policy Leadership Award ('22), Atlanta Tribune Women of Excellence ('18), and the D.C. Historic Preservation Chair's Award ('15). She serves on the board of the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum and is a founding board member of Aging While Black. She is also a proud alumna of Leadership Greater Washington ('22), and Leadership Atlanta ('18). You can catch Catherine in conversation on podcasts ranging from Icons of DC to Risking Old Age in America, and as the creator and host of her LinkedIn series, Sip & Solve. A startup kid at heart, Catherine blends a deep love for community engagement with a sharp instinct for innovation.

Daniel P. Henson, III has over thirty years of responsible positions in the management of large organizations. He has particularly specialized in successfully managing through difficult, complex situations. He understands well the principles of correcting troubled private and public sector organizations. From 1993 until 1999, he was the Executive Director of one of the Nation’s largest public housing authorities, as well as the Commissioner of Baltimore’s Department of Housing and Community Development. As such, he managed these agencies to one of the most spectacular turnarounds in recent housing agency history.

Gilles Stucker is currently the Director of Planning & Real Estate for the RFK Campus. He has managed the District of Columbia’s interests in transformative public-private partnerships, including The Wharf, Reservoir District (formerly McMillan), the Franklin School, and now the RFK Campus, over his nearly 18 years with the District of Columbia government. He oversaw the implementation of the District’s Inclusionary Zoning Program and formalized the District’s oversight of its Affordable Dwelling Units. He also served as the District’s first Housing Provider Ombudsman. Prior to joining District government in 2008, he was a practicing attorney with real estate and white-collar criminal defense practices, was a court appointed guardian and conservator, and was a judicial law clerk for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University (1999, B.A., Writing Seminars), American University (2002, J.D.) and George Washington University (2012, Certified Public Manager Certificate). Gilles is the proud father of three teenagers.

Brian Allan Jackson, also known as AJ, is the President of LEO Impact Capital, a subsidiary of JBG SMITH (NYSE:JBGS). LEO is an investment management platform that utilizes an Impact Framework to generate financial returns for investors and improve residents' financial well-being through investment in workforce housing. AJ has extensive experience in creating nationally recognized workforce housing programs and policies and has provided guidance to local governments, public institutions, and national trade associations on mixed-income housing policy. Prior to his role at LEO, AJ spent nearly 15 years as a developer and led over one billion dollars of double and triple bottom line public-private partnerships. Earlier in his career, AJ served as Chief of Staff to the Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). In addition, AJ is a member of the Advisory Board at Center Creek Capital Group – for-profit a mission-oriented housing investment and development firm. AJ is a ULI Trustee and Chairman the Advisory Board of ULI’s Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate. He also serves on the Management Committee for the ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development and is a past Chair of the Public Private Partnerships Product Council and a member of the Affordable/Workforce Housing Product Council. AJ serves on the Board of Up For Growth, a national, cross-sector member network committed to solving the housing shortage and affordability crisis through data-driven research and evidence-based policy. He also serves on the Affordable Housing Advisory Council for Fannie Mae and the Workforce Housing Committee for the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). AJ received ULI Washington’s Groundbreaker leadership award in 2023 and was recognized as a Minority Business Leader by the Washington Business Journal in 2020. AJ earned a B.A. with honors from the University of Alabama and an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard Business School.

Mr. Weinbaum is a seasoned real estate leader and senior executive with significant experience in multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial development and property management. He values building and mentoring teams of committed and accomplished professionals to achieve corporate objectives. He has focused on leveraging his vast public and private sector background to build and serve communities through thoughtful engagement and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Mr. Weinbaum is the President & CEO of Horning, a leading mixed-use real estate owner, developer, investor, and manager of multifamily residential and commercial properties in and around Washington DC. Prior to joining Horning, Mr. Weinbaum led the real estate development activities at MidCity, managing underwriting, entitlement, design, permitting, financing, construction, and lease-up efforts. Before that, he served as COO of Ditto Residential, where he led all development and construction-related activities as well as long-term strategic growth initiatives. Mr. Weinbaum has also managed large-scale, mixed-use residential and retail projects at JBG Smith, served in the public sector as the Director of the DC Office of Zoning, and on behalf of the DC Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. Mr. Weinbaum holds a J.D. from the George Washington University School of Law and a B.A. from Wake Forest University.

Stuart is a Managing Principal of Perkins Eastman’s Stamford Studio and leader of residential practice across the firm. He has more than 30 years of experience in commercial and residential design, with specializations in mid-rise, low-rise, and affordable housing. Stuart’s love for practice is rooted in the joy he derives from the variety of roles he gets to play as an architect and the many building types he’s able to work on. He strives to innovate for the benefit of all who inhabit the residential projects, which span luxury and market rate to affordable housing. His inventive solutions to accessibility challenges can be found in housing developments throughout the Northeast.

As Principal of the Amazon Housing Equity Fund, Senthil is responsible for the deployment and management of Amazon’s commitment of over $2 billion in below-market capital, in the form of loans and grants, to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable homes in Amazon’s ‘hometown’ communities: The Puget Sound region of Washington State, the Arlington, VA/Greater Washington region, and Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to Amazon, Senthil has served in a variety of real estate development leadership roles in both the private and public sectors. As SVP, Real Estate Development & Capital Programs at the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), Senthil led DCHA’s strategic portfolio repositioning and rehabilitation efforts. He also served as Senior Director of Development focused on the Union Market neighborhood in Washington, DC for EDENS – a firm specializing in the acquisition, entitlement and development of mixed-use, urban infill, real estate projects. Prior to EDENS, Senthil served as Director of Real Estate Development for the Government of the District of Columbia in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development (DMPED) where he managed a multi-billion dollar portfolio of large-scale, mixed use, public-private real estate development projects on behalf of the District — most of which required the structuring and deployment of layered public financing tools such as Tax Increment Financing (TIF), proceeds of securitized revenue bonds, capital budget funding and real property tax abatements. Senthil began his real estate career as a real estate financial advisory consultant with Jones Lang LaSalle’s Public Institutions practice in Washington, DC. Senthil received an MBA as a John F. Connelly Foundation Scholar of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and holds a BA in Government/International Relations from Georgetown University as well.

Jill Ferrari has more than 30 years of experience in private real estate development, legal practice, and consulting, with a focus on complex brownfield redevelopment projects. She is the co-founder of Renovare Development, which was named the 2025 “Developer of the Year” by Michigan RE Journals. Her practice includes commercial real estate development, economic development incentives, commercial real estate finance, nonprofit corporations, and small business startups. She works with a wide range of clients, including commercial real estate developers, municipalities, and entrepreneurs. Jill has been widely recognized for her leadership and contributions to the real estate industry. She is the 2025 Phoenix Award winner from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for her lifetime of work in brownfield redevelopment. She was named “Woman of the Year” by the Detroit Women’s Leadership Network in 2023, a Crain’s Detroit “Notable Executive in Real Estate” in 2021, a GlobeST Magazine “Woman of Influence” in 2021, a 2017 “Woman of Distinction” by the Wayne State University Council on the Status of Women and a 2016 winner of the Melvin Simon Award from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation. She serves on the National Advisory Board for the Urban Land Institute’s Terwilliger Center for Housing and is a founding board member of the Women’s Sustainable Development Initiative, a nonprofit organization supporting emerging women developers working in low-income communities. In addition, Jill is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, where she teaches Real Estate Design and Development Fundamentals. Outside of her professional work, Jill is an award-winning screenwriter, science fiction enthusiast, and passionate advocate for adoption and the LGBTQ community.

Mary Claire Davis is Vice President of Real Estate Development for Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC), joining the nonprofit housing organization in 2009. She leads development efforts for AHC in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Prior to joining AHC, she managed affordable housing developments with Victory Housing and Wesley Housing Development Corporation. Mary Claire earned a master’s degree in urban and environmental planning from the University of Virginia and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Emory University. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition and the Women’s Housing Coalition. She also served on the Housing Committee for Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s transition team in 2023 and is a member of the 2024 class of Leadership Maryland Executive Program.

Leroy Moore is a seasoned real estate and development professional who has spearheaded some of the more complex and celebrated mixed income/mixed-use sustainable residential master planned developments across the U.S. resulting in the development of over 7,300 units of housing. His most recent projects include the redevelopment of severely distressed public housing communities in Tampa, Florida in his role as COO. Along with his real estate development responsibilities he oversees the Authority's long range capital planning, assisted housing programs, asset management, facilities maintenance, contracting, public safety, client programs and services, public relations and communications, as well as strategic business planning and corporate vision management. Prior to joining the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa Leroy operated his own business providing development, training and professional organizational management and analysis to owners and governments throughout the United States. Leroy has held Director level positions in a number of housing authorities including Memphis, Peoria, Oakland, and Atlanta; and from 1994-1996 was contracted through the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development to serve the Court appointed Receiver for the District of Columbia Housing Authority in Washington DC which at the time was the country’s most troubled public housing authority. Leroy currently serves as a Global Governing Trustee for Urban Land Institute and member of the Americas Executive Committee. He is a Daniel Rose Fellow, immediate past Chair of ULI Tampa-Bay and serve on many local and national boards including Florida Housing Coalition, Tampa Downtown Partnership, Habitat for Humanity, Southeast Affordable Housing Management Association SAHMA, and HuddleTouch Ministries, among others. He is recognized as an expert in real estate, redevelopment of distressed assets, and for creating healthy sustainable inclusive communities. And he is regularly called on to speak at local and national conferences, trainings and industry meetings. Leroy is an avid photographer and gardener. He and his wife, Remi and son Ayomide live north of Tampa, Florida; are both active in their Church and local ministries, and love to travel, having a special desire to travel more throughout the continent of Africa.

Hilary S. Chapman is the Housing Program Manager for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG). At COG, Ms. Chapman works with regional leaders in northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and the District of Columbia to find collaborative, cross-jurisdictional solutions to the shared challenges of homelessness, housing affordability, and fair housing through convening, sharing of best practices, and analysis to support local housing policy and practice. Prior to joining COG, Ms. Chapman spent nearly a decade as an affordable housing developer, working with public housing authorities nationally to create mixed-income communities. She also served the Government of the District of Columbia as a Capital City Fellow and is a 2016 graduate of ULI Washington’s Regional Land Use Leadership Institute. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) and Affordable Homes and Communities (AHC, Inc). Ms. Chapman has a master’s degree in city planning from MIT and an undergraduate degree in sociology from The College of William & Mary.

Bradford H. Dockser is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of GreenGen. Founded in 2011, GreenGen partners with the world's leading real estate owners, investors, and governments to advance a more sustainable built environment. The firm combines expertise in energy, real estate, capital markets, and technology to develop and implement low-carbon solutions that achieve both environmental impact and financial returns. GreenGen serves as a trusted advisor in the energy transition to clients like Blackstone, KKR, Brookfield, Allianz, DWS, Starwood Capital, JBG Smith, and AEW, helping them Operate in the Green® by delivering high-performing buildings ready for the future. Brad is a sought-after advisor and speaker on the role of sustainability in driving the profitability of real assets and investment firms. He is a Forbes contributor and has spoken at many ULI convenings around the world, as well as for events hosted by AFIRE, MIPIM, and PERE. Over two decades in real estate investing, Brad has held senior leadership positions at some of the industry's most prominent firms. He was Founding Partner and Managing Director of both Starwood Capital Europe and Starwood Capital Asia, overseeing operations, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and overall strategy across both regions for over a decade. Prior to Starwood, he was a Principal with CalPERS-backed MacFarlane Partners. Brad began his career with JMB Realty, then the largest U.S. real estate firm, and later joined CRI, then the largest owner of multifamily residential properties, where he oversaw the creation of Capital Apartment Properties REIT (CAPREIT). He also served as President of CRI, Inc., which was at one time the largest owner and developer of affordable housing in the United States.Brad previously served as a Global Governing Trustee of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and currently sits on the Global Advisory Board for ULI's Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate, which encompasses the ULI Greenprint program, Healthy Places Initiative, and ULI's Resiliency program. He also serves on ULI's Global Exchange Product Council and previously chaired ULI's Redevelopment and Reuse Product Council. Brad founded ULI Washington's Sustainability Initiative and, in June 2025, chaired a ULI technical advisory panel providing strategic advice to WMATA on Washington, D.C.'s net zero legislation. He is a member of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C., the U.S. Green Building Council, and the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP). Brad previously taught as Adjunct Faculty at Johns Hopkins University's Carey School of Business (MBA Program) and currently serves as a mentor for MetaProp and a member of CREtech's Leadership Board. Brad earned an A.B. cum laude in Economics and an MBA, both from Harvard University. Beyond real estate, Brad was Founding Director of the Greater Washington Exploratory Committee, which led D.C.'s pursuit of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, and chaired Washington, D.C.'s World Cup Host Committee in 1994.

Dennis is passionate about creating places for people to thrive. He brings extensive experience in innovation and change management within the residential development and homebuilding sector, with a proven history of leading large-scale market engagement programs and cultivating partnerships across diverse business ecosystems. His background includes advising on international government-backed housing initiatives and orchestrating comprehensive industry transformation efforts. As the leader of strategy and programming at the Housing Innovation Alliance, Dennis activates industry partnerships that create business growth opportunities within the U.S. housing market. Dedicated to empowering industry talent, he is committed to mentoring and investing in the next generation of housing-focused entrepreneurs, ensuring that the ecosystem continues to grow and evolve. Dennis and his family reside in Pittsburgh, PA, where they can most often be found on the water or in the mountains.

John is the co-founder and CEO of Cecilian Partners, a proptech company focused on transforming customer experience. Based out of New Hope Pennsylvania a suburb of Greater Philadelphia locating on the Delaware River and serving 100+ master planned communities across the country. Cecilian Partners has a suite of offerings from innovative consulting to smart service-oriented software that changes how community developers and homebuilders manage the complex ecosystem of selling and managing the dream of "home", whether that is rental or ownership. John holds a Master of Business Administration in Systems John Cecilian Jr. is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cecilian Partners, a proptech company focused on modernizing how residential developers and homebuilders manage data, workflows, and customer experience. Based in New Hope, Pennsylvania, Cecilian Partners supports master-planned community developers and homebuilders nationwide through products including Lot Vault, Brightdoor CRM, The XO, and Customer Blueprint. Cecilian Partners has been recognized twice on the Inc. 5000 in 2024 and 2025 and named among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Workplaces, and is backed by investors including Resolve Growth Partners and Perot Jain.