Industry Catalysts: AHF's 2016 Young Leaders

Our six 40-and-under honorees are playing vital roles  in the creation and preservation of affordable housing.

Meet six innovative and collaborative individuals who are doing their part to finance, preserve, and protect affordable housing. This year’s Young Leaders are all 40 or younger and have made substantial contributions on the debt, equity, policy, and preservation sides of the industry.

Their numbers speak volumes: more than $8 billion in financing for affordable rental housing; the underwriting and investing of over 22 investment funds totaling over $2 billion; the origination and syndication of approximately $1.75 billion in investments; outreach to more than 1,300 organizations to protect and expand the low-income housing tax credit; a portfolio of nearly 1,400 affordable units; and the more than quadrupling of a portfolio.

Since 2008, AHF has been honoring young adults who are making strides. It’s a way for us to recognize a new generation of industry leaders. The 2016 Young Leaders will be honored at AHF Live: The Affordable Housing Developers Summit, Nov. 15–17, in Chicago.

2016 Affordable Housing Young Leaders

Donna Kimura is deputy editor of Affordable Housing Finance. She has covered the industry for more than a decade. Before that, she worked at an internet company and several daily newspapers. Connect with Donna at [email protected] or follow her @DKimura_AHF.

Christine Serlin is an editor for Affordable Housing Finance, Multifamily Executive, and Builder. She has covered the affordable housing industry since 2001. Before that, she worked at several daily newspapers, including the Contra Costa Times and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Connect with Christine at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @ChristineSerlin.