Cynthia A. Parker is president and CEO of BRIDGE Housing, a leading nonprofit developer and owner of affordable housing. Since it was founded in 1983, BRIDGE has participated in the development of more than 17,000 homes.
The real estate industry boasts few women in leadership positions. But the 10 profiled here show how affordable housing firms that value the female perspective stand to prosper.
The venerable affordable housing developer, No. 5 on this year's AHF 50 top developers list, is pursuing an amibitious growth plan with the confidence born of a regional legacy.