Kim Iwanski is the Director of Housing Development for CARE Housing, a nonprofit affordable housing developer in Fort Collins. Kim is a passionate believer in the power of people to create good in the world. She has more than 20 years of experience in developing strategies and resources that remove barriers and bring people together. Kim’s work in Northern Colorado has focused on providing affordable housing, resources, and services for people earning low incomes and/or experiencing homelessness.

Robin leads the effort to cultivate client relationships, identify business opportunities, define long-term strategic goals, and ensure excellent customer service at Alliance Construction Solutions. Robin has been with Alliance since 2004 and has held positions in both operations and work procurement departments and holds an ownership stake in the company. She is actively involved in numerous organizations including serving as the Conference Co-chair for Housing Colorado and sits on the Board of Directors for CREW Denver. Her hobbies/interests include hiking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Brenda joined Oceanside Capital in May 2017 and is responsible for Oceanside Capital’s Asset Management and Portfolio planning. Prior to her joining Oceanside Capital, Brenda held various roles at Hunt Capital Partners, Alden Torch Financial in Syndication, Portfolio Management, and Investor Relations. Prior to that, Brenda brings a combined 15+ years’ experience in Affordable Housing, Mixed-Used, and Retail Development including large entertainment venue development with private equity firms. Brenda is HCCP certified, a Certified Property Manager (CPM) Candidate and holds a B.S. in Business from Mount Saint Mary’s University – Los Angeles. Brenda is also a 2023 Executive MBA Candidate at UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Cassandra Bishop serves as Development Project Manager for the Colorado market at Gorman & Company. She works closely with core project team members on all phases of a development from site selection through stabilization, specializing in crafting responses to RFQs and RFPs, coordinating due diligence of a land or financial closing, and ensuring project compliance with layers of sourcing. As part of a vertically integrated firm, she enjoys bridging communication between development and architecture, construction, and property management to ensure projects stay on schedule and all departments are in lockstep. Cassandra serves as the Marketing and Communications Director of the Board for The Alexander Foundation and is a member of the Steering Committee for the Colorado Chapter of the Women’s Affordable Housing Network. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing.

Maryjane (she/her) grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan where she developed a deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors. This appreciation led her to Colorado after finishing her degree in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. MJ has over a decade of experience in event management specializing in educational conferences, nonprofit fundraising galas, races, and networking events. She brings with her a deep passion for connection and collaboration aimed at improving the local community. When she’s not in the office, you’ll find her and her husband Dennis adventuring in the mountains backpacking, camping, and rock climbing.

Lauren Cely is the Assistant Director for the Longmont Housing Authority. Lauren brings almost 20 years of legal, real estate, and housing experience to the team. Lauren has a passion for housing, having been a permanently affordable homeowner through the City of Boulder’s Permanently Affordable Homes Program in 2014. Originally from Florida, Lauren loves the outdoors and prefers Colorado’s mountains to Florida’s beaches. She has two daughters and believes it is important to elevate women in the industry and make sure girls and women know there is no job, career, or passion that is not for them. Community, Connection, and Integrity are Lauren’s core values, which makes her a great fit as the Director of Membership.

Sarah serves as an Associate at Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, based out of Denver, Colorado. In her role, she specializes in Affordable Analytics, where she plays a part in structuring and securing agency debt financing for multifamily affordable housing properties. Sarah has a passion for the mission of affordable housing access in the United States, and a passion for women’s access to opportunity within this and every industry. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in finance with a collateral in economics from the University of Tennessee.

In her free time, you can find Sarah outdoors. Whether she’s hiking, skiing, or sitting on a shoreline, she cherishes the outdoors and the lessons it imparts.

Ally (she/her) hails from Colorado Springs, her lifelong connection to the city’s north end serving as the foundation of her journey. Over the course of 12 years on the West Coast, she dedicated herself to addressing housing disparities and offering support to the underprivileged within her community. Ally’s fervent commitment centers around resolving the housing crisis and championing the cause of individuals who lack the means to advocate for themselves, particularly within underserved communities. Presently, she resides in Southern Colorado with her family, where her unwavering dedication to affordable housing remains at the forefront of her endeavors. As a member of the Women in Affordable Housing Network, Ally brings her rich experience and dedication to the forefront, contributing significantly to the collective mission. Ally currently and proudly serves as Board Member at-large and the Southern Colorado Ambassador for the Colorado WAHN chapter.

Hailey is in the early stages of her career, having graduated from Notre Dame in 2022, but has already shown her interest in and commitment to real estate and affordable housing. Hailey works as an underwriting analyst at Northmarq Capital Finance. Although she mostly works on conventional loans, she has enjoyed underwriting loans for 100% affordable housing and mission-driven deals with Fannie Mae when the opportunity presents itself. Beyond her role at Northmarq, Hailey volunteers weekly at the St. Francis Center in Denver. Hailey’s professional acumen and genuine commitment to community service exemplify a proactive approach to both social responsibility and professional success.