Each year, WHF puts on over a dozen events designed to respond to members' interests. Events range from panels to tours, large luncheons to small brown bags, parties to professional skill workshops. Events are held mornings, lunch hours and evenings.
Our programs feature state and local elected and appointed officials, financial institution executives, community-based and private real estate developers, and architects and planners, among others. We provide substantive programming with a unique view to an issue or idea. While we welcome both women and men, we make an effort to showcase women who are doing interesting work and providing access to mentors across generations and experience levels for women.
We strive to create a sense of intimacy and access at our events, without a sense of exclusivity. Members readily engage with other members and with guest speakers.
Our events change from year-to-year although we always have a mix of types of events. Below is the list of events from 2021-2022 as an example of recent programming. To see upcoming events, please visit our Events Blog or sign up for our mailing list by emailing [email protected].
WHF’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
This event honored WHF and its 40th year of operations.
Virtual.
July 2021
WHF’S INAUGURAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
This program paired current members as mentors and mentees to participate in inaugural mentorship program over a 6-month period.
Members only.
Launched October 2021 through May 2022
LUNCH AND LEARN: READING FLOOR PLANS
Learn how to read and understand floor plans.
Presented by Susan Wright
Virtual. Members only.
November 2021
HAPPY HOUR
Perfect Pint East in Midtown, NYC
November 2021
LUNCH AND LEARN: AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE GUARANTIES
A primer on typical guaranty requirements of affordable housing projects, and underwriting considerations.
Presented by Sharmi Sobhan and Niki Tsismenakis
Virtual. Members only.
December 2021
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DENISE SCOTT, President of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), board member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and longtime leader in both local and national affordable housing and community development
An intimate discussion with Denise Scott.
Virtual.
February 2022
LUNCH AND LEARN: INSURANCE
A guide on insurance as a critical component of risk management in affordable housing development.
Presented by Cherita Perry
Virtual. Members only.
March 2022
PANEL: SUPPORTING EMERGING MWBE DEVELOPERS
A panel presentation exploring capital sources and other resources for emerging women- and minority-owned developers.
Featuring our moderator and panelists:
Moderated by Raquel Vazquez
Panelists: Melissa Bindra, Vogue Jackson, Sara Myerson, Wilhelmena Norman-Hernandez
Virtual.
March 2022
2022 WOMEN EXECUTIVES ROUNDTABLE
Attendees rotate between the executives in small groups, participating in intimate 15- minute conversations and Q&A sessions.
Executives included:
Architecture: Satpal Kaur
Development: Elaine Braithwaite
Finance: Page Travelstead
Government: Ruth Moreira
Law: Christine A. Coletta, Esq.
Nonprofit: Nicole Clare
Virtual.
March 2022
LUNCH AND LEARN: DOB NOW
A presentation on DOB Now and permitting requirements.
Presented by Mark DeCeglie
Virtual. Members only.
May 2022
ANNUAL MEMBERS’ DINNER
We recapped the year’s programming, hold board elections, conduct general membership business and connect with colleagues.
Hotel Chantelle Rooftop. Members only.
June 2022
TOUR: GOTHAM POINT
Tour of Gotham Point, in Long Island City, NY
July 2022