Tiffany Bohee, a leader in urban development and community transformation, has been named president of Mercy Housing California (MHC).
Beginning Jan. 6, she will lead the organization’s statewide operations, including real estate development, fundraising, resident services, and local and state policy initiatives. Mercy Housing California is an affiliate of Mercy Housing, one of the nation’s largest affordable housing nonprofits.
Bohee has recently served as senior vice president of development at LendLease, where she has championed ambitious mixed-use, mixed-income developments. Earlier, she was executive director of the San Francisco Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure. During her tenure with the city agency, she worked on the revival of several districts such as Mission Bay, Transbay, and Hunters Point Shipyard/Candlestick Point, contributing thousands of affordable homes and driving economic revitalization in underinvested communities.
“Tiffany embodies the forward-thinking leadership and commitment to equity that defines Mercy Housing California,” said Ellen Jamason, chair of the board of directors for Mercy Housing California, in a statement. “Her vision, combined with her unparalleled expertise, will drive our mission to create thriving, inclusive communities across the state.”
Bohee takes over the role from longtime leader Doug Shoemaker, who announced his plans to leave the post several months ago. Under his leadership, Mercy Housing California flourished as one of the premier affordable housing developers in California, creating a pipeline with more than 4,000 affordable homes in development from Los Angeles to the Bay Area and the Sacramento Valley.
Interim president Lillian Lew-Hailer will continue to lead through the transition, according to officials.
"Joining Mercy Housing California represents a profound opportunity to advance affordable housing in ways that transform lives and strengthen communities," said Bohee. "I’m excited to collaborate with MHC’s exceptional team to tackle California’s housing crisis with bold innovative solutions."
With a portfolio that includes 162 properties across the state, serving low-income working families, seniors, people who have experienced homelessness, people living with HIV/AIDS, and people with disabilities, MHC is the largest regional branch of Mercy Housing.
