President
Jennifer Trepinski, Corporation for Supportive Housing
“WHF is an incredible community of people. Events are filled with good humor, education and networking.”
Vice President of Operations
Julie Behrens, Project Urbanista
“Through WHF, I have found a welcoming community of dedicated housing and finance professionals. WHF offers a space to expand and deepen professional relationships and explore new ideas for innovation and excellence in the industry.”
Co-Vice President of Programs
Blanca Ramirez, Hudson Housing Capital
"Women Housing and Finance of New York is an amazing professional group that not only focuses on networking opportunities, but also educational and experience-sharing opportunities. I’m happy to be part of a group that attracts members with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of housing and finance."
Co-Vice President of Programs
Samantha Magistro, Bronx Pro Group
"WHF is the best because it provides the opportunity for like-minded professionals to come together to learn, inspire and to support each other."
Vice President of Membership
MyPhuong Chung
"WHF is an amazing community that sponsors affordable programs that are insightful and relevant to housing providers, fostering connection and professional growth."
Vice President of Communications
Karen Heller, Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Group
"WHF membership provides a unique opportunity to network with extremely busy urban real estate professionals."
Secretary
Amy Boyle, NYC HDC
"I built the foundation of my professional network (and made some dear friends) through my involvement with WHF. It's a truly amazing group of women."
Treasurer
Nancy Solomon, NYC HPD
"A significant portion of what I know about affordable housing I learned during WHF events or as a result of my access to the WHF network."
BOARD MEMBERS
Liz Bieber, NYS HCR"WHF is the best."
Amy Chandra, Forsyth Street Advisors "WHF serves as my outlet to meet, support, and engage in open dialogue with others in the community development and housing industry."
Julie Gonalez, Joy Construction"I feel incredibly fortunate to have found WHF. The community and camaraderie it fosters is one of a kind."
Mar Granados, IBI Group"WHF is the best."
Simone Greenbaum Gross, Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP "WHF is a wonderful network of interesting women supporting each other in real estate and finance."
Tatiana Gutierrez, Nixon Peabody “WHF is a wonderful service organization providing invaluable connectivity and opportunity for women in housing, real estate and construction.”
Javonna James, APEX "WHF is the best."
Joanna Kandel, Camber Property Group "I appreciate the variety of opportunities and programs that WHF provides that enable me to get to know interesting and accomplished women in both the private and public sectors."
Emily Kurtz, Riseboro Community Partnership "WHF has afforded me the opportunity to network with and learn from highly intelligent, innovative, and thoughtful members of the affordable housing industry. The annual program calendar reflects the diverse interests of WHF's membership, and ensures that there will always be something new to learn."
AkikoKyei-Aboagye, Urban Architectural Initiatives"Among professional organizations, I find WHF unique in that it’s genuinely focused on learning and sharing perspectives from among its diverse membership. WHF’s role in fostering worthwhile discussion and exchange is truly valuable to all of us working to build better housing and better communities."
Neala Martin, CREA"WHF has given me the opportunity to engage and share ideas with talented members in our industry."
Lori Moses, TF Cornerstone "WHF gives women the opportunity to learn from other women at the top of their field inReal EstateandFinance."
Jessica Neilan, Enterprise Community Loan Fund "Not only does WHF empower women in the housing industry, it is a meaningful way to get to know some amazing people."
Kristin Nelson, Dattner Architects"WHF is the best."
Tatiana Pena, Trinity Financial "Women in Housing and Finance fosters a supportive environment to learn and to connect with others in the affordable housing industry."
Niki Tsismenakis, Goldstein Hall PLLC "WHF provides a forum for thoughtful discussions with women in housing and finance who can elevate each other through their work and words."
Katie Vail, Enterprise Community Investments"WHF is the best."
CHAIRS AND ADVISORS
Cynthia Lewis, Chair - Retired
Lois Bernstein, Vice Chair - Self Employed
Gina L. Bolden-Rivera, Vice Chair - Bolden-Rivera & Associates
Beth Cooper Lawrence, Vice Chair - Monadnock Development
Laura Lazarus, Vice Chair - Telesis Corporation
Phyllis Santry, Vice Chair - Retired
Caroline Harris, Vice Chair - Goldman Harris LLC
Alison Novak, Vice Chair - Hudson Companies
Deborah VanAmerongen, Advisor - Nixon Peabody
ADMINISTRATOR
Barbara Gratz - Self Employed
*Affiliations are for information purposes only