Events

Past Events

• Monday, June 15, 2026 at 05:30 PM

  Beer Street South in Brooklyn, NY

  Member Meetup #7

  Join WHF Board Members Molly Anderson, Joya Cohen, Avery Dement, and Eunice Suh for our seventh Member Meetup for the 2025-2026 year. We hope you'll join us for what's sure to be a lively discussion over beer and bites at Beer Street South in Prospect Heights. 

  Please RSVP via the website - sign up fast, as only 12 members can attend. And, although we know things come up last minute, we ask that you do your best NOT to be a no-show. If you cannot make the event, please cancel your RSVP.
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• Wednesday, June 03, 2026 at 09:00 AM · 7 rsvps

  Café Luluc in Brooklyn, NY

  Member Meetup #6

  Join WHF Board Members Brandie Moreno, Alice Anigacz, Rachel Jaffe, and Imelba Rodriguez at our sixth Member Meetup for the 2025-2026 year. This time we are meeting for a French bistro breakfast in Cobble Hill (South Brooklyn), and we hope that you'll join us! 

  Please RSVP via the website -- sign up fast, as only 8 members can attend given space limitations at the venue. And, although we know things come up last minute, we ask that you do your best NOT to be a no-show. If you cannot make the event, please cancel your RSVP.

• Tuesday, June 02, 2026 at 06:00 PM · 7 rsvps

  Osteria Delbianco (Bryant Park) in New York, NY

  Housing & Finance Moms Meetup

  Join Kate McCabe and other WHF members who sit at the intersection of parenthood and professional leadership in housing and finance. Over dinner in Bryant Park, we'll explore the policy shifts shaping our industry under the current mayoral administration, the growing role of AI in real estate, and the real-life strategies that help us sustain friendships, fitness, and personal passions alongside demanding careers and family responsibilities — including navigating the sandwich generation. Each member is responsible for the cost of her own meal and drinks.

• Monday, June 01, 2026 at 06:30 PM · 9 rsvps

  Someday Bar in Brooklyn, NY

  Drag Happy Hour Meetup

  Please join WHF Member Theresa Peng in a gathering of LGBTQ+ WHF members and champions to kick-off Pride Month. Members will meet at a bar in Downtown Brooklyn for some sips and bites at 6:30pm, and enjoy a Drag Queen show starting at 7pm! This will give members a fun opportunity to mingle and also gauge interest for future LGBTQ+ focused WHF events. Cash bar.

  Please RSVP via the website -- sign up fast, as only 12 members can attend given space limitations at the venue. And, although we know things come up last minute, we ask that you do your best NOT to be a no-show. If you cannot make the event, please cancel your RSVP.

• Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 06:00 PM · $70.00 USD

  Hotel Chantelle Rooftop in New York, NY

  Members Only Annual Dinner 2026

  WHF Members are invited to an evening of food, drink, and great company at WHF’s Annual Member Meeting and Dinner! 

  We’ll celebrate another successful year of programming, relationship building and knowledge sharing – and look forward to the exciting plans for the next year.  Members will have the opportunity to vote for the upcoming year’s slate for the Board of Directors and Officers.  The nominations will be circulated ahead of the dinner.  

  $70 for WHF Members only.  Please RSVP by May 14th.

• Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 05:30 PM

  Building Energy Exchange in New York , NY

  Building Connections: A WISE x WHF Networking Night

  Women in Housing and Finance (WHF) and Building Energy Exchange’s  Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) are excited to co-host Building Connections: A WISE x WHF Networking Night, a dynamic evening designed to spark meaningful connections across the sustainability, energy, housing, and finance sectors.

  The event will feature brief, inspiring remarks from members of both organizations, including insights into different industry sectors and ways to get involved. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with new and familiar colleagues of all ages, sectors, and backgrounds across the sustainability and housing industries. 

  Enjoy drinks and light refreshments as you join us for an engaging night of connection and community!

  Register at WISE's website by clicking HERE. Tickets are $5 each. 

• Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 08:00 AM · $50.00 USD

  TD Bank in New York, NY

  2026 Keynote Fireside Chat

  featuring

  PRISCILLA ALMODOVAR

  Priscilla is a seasoned business executive with over 35 years of leadership experience in public, private and non-profit sectors, with particular emphasis on financial services, housing, and real estate. Most recently, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Fannie Mae, when Fannie Mae ranked #25 on the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations and #50 in the world by revenues.  Before Fannie Mae, Priscilla led Enterprise Community Partners, after serving as Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase. Prior to that, she led the New York State Housing Finance Agency and State of New York Mortgage Agency. Priscilla is well recognized as a business leader, including being named to the following lists: The Wall St. Journal 250 Directors, Forbes’ World’s Most Powerful Women, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women, and the USA Today Women of the Year.   

  Join us on Tuesday, April 28th!

  Program is 9am – 10am, doors open at 8am for breakfast. 

  Please be advised that business attire is recommended, and ID will be required to enter the building. We recommend arriving early to allow time to go through security and reach the event floor.

  RSVP Deadline: April 17, 2026

   

  Thank you to our location sponsor: 

  

  Thank you to our event sponsor: 

       

   

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• Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 06:00 PM

  Winnie Said in New York, NY

  Member Meetup #5

  Join WHF Board Members Sarah Williams, Morgan Magistro, Valerie Leon and Shira Gidding at our fifth Member Meetup for the 2025-2026 year. This time we are meeting for a campfire themed bites and cocktails in Harlem (Upper Manhattan), and we hope that you'll join us! 

  Please RSVP via the website -- sign up fast, as only 12 members can attend. And, although we know things come up last minute, we ask that you do your best NOT to be a no-show. If you cannot make the event, please cancel your RSVP.

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 06:30 PM

  House of Joy in New York, NY

  Member Meetup #4

  Join WHF Board Members Silky Misra, Michelle Ponce and Akiko Kyei-Aboagye at our fourth Member Meetup for the 2025-2026 year. This time we are meeting for a dim sum / Cantonese food dinner in Chinatown (downtown Manhattan), and we hope that you'll join us! 

  Please RSVP via the website -- sign up fast, as only 12 members can attend. And, although we know things come up last minute, we ask that you do your best NOT to be a no-show. If you cannot make the event, please cancel your RSVP. 

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 08:00 AM

  Grand Brasserie in New York, NY

  Member Meetup #3

  Come join WHF Board Members Eu Zambuto, Alexandra DiStefano and Suzanna Tharian at our third Member Meetup for the 2025-2026 year! Please RSVP via the website -- sign up fast, as only 12 members can attend. And, although we know things come up last minute, we ask that you do your best NOT to be a no-show. If you cannot make the event, please cancel your RSVP. 

• Wednesday, February 04, 2026 at 06:00 PM · $20.00 USD

  Executive Roundtable 2026

  Joint Ventures in Affordable Housing

  Women in Housing and Finance is pleased to invite you to meet and converse with ten impressive women executives in the real estate, housing and finance industries:

  Attorneys negotiating JVs: Niki Tsismenakis, Partner, Goldstein Hall PLLC and Abigail Patterson, Counsel, Nixon Peabody

  Development Consultant + Syndicator: Courtney Horwitz, Founder and Principal, Strada Ventures LLC and Emily Chen, Managing Director, East Region, National Equity Fund, Inc.  

  Minority- and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise + Private Developer JVs: Amy Stokes, Principal, Kalel Companies and Jennifer Steinberg, Senior Vice President, Development Beacon Communities LLC

  Public Housing Authority + Private Developer JV: Carly Hoffmann, Senior Director for Transactions, Real Estate Department, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Emily Lehman, Vice President of Real Estate, Settlement Housing Fund 

  For-profit + Nonprofit JV: Joanna Kandel, Director, Camber Property Group and Sabrina Lippman, CEO, Habitat for Humanity NYC & Westchester

  This program highlights what we all know to be true: successful affordable housing development projects are built through partnerships that must balance vision, capital, mission alignment, community expectations, and long-term stewardship. Attendees will rotate among the executives in small groups, participating in intimate fifteen-minute conversations, each facilitated by a fellow WHF member. The event will provide attendees with the opportunity to hear the experts’ experiences in housing development joint ventures in New York and ask questions about their professional growth and development.

   

  Date:                                      Wednesday, February 4, 2026

  Time:                                      Program is 6pm – 8pm, doors open at 5:30pm

  Place:                                     Nixon Peabody, 55 W 46th St., New York, NY 10036

  Cost:                                       Non-Members: $50, Members: $20

  RSVP Deadline:                   Wednesday, January 31, 2026 - Please note that space is limited.

   

  Thank you to our location sponsor:

   

  Thank you to our event sponsors:

    

  Join WHF!  Click here for more information: https://www.whf-ny.org/

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• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 09:00 AM

  The Victoria Theater Restaurant in New York, NY

  Member Meetup #2

  Come join WHF Board Members Polina Bakhteiarov, Anivelca Cordova, Mica Wilson and Emmily De Los Santos at our second Member Meetup for the 2025-2026 year! Please RSVP via the website -- sign up fast, as only 12 members can attend. And, although we know things come up last minute, we ask that you do your best NOT to be a no-show. If you cannot make the event, please cancel your RSVP. 

• Monday, November 24, 2025 at 06:00 PM · $20.00 USD

  Nixon Peabody, 55 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

  2025 Fall Panel

   

  ADAPTIVE REUSE: TURNING VACANT OFFICES AND HOTELS INTO HOUSING

  As New York City faces commercial vacancies and an ongoing housing shortage, office and hotels-to-residential conversion has emerged as a powerful opportunity to reshape the urban landscape. This panel brings together affordable housing developers, architects, lawyers, and architects to discuss their experience, including challenges and opportunities with this type of adaptive reuse.

  Panelists will explore how policy reforms, financial incentives, and innovative design strategies can make conversion projects feasible and replicable.

   

  MODERATOR AND PANELISTS

  Danielle Ash – Partner, Adler & Stachenfeld LLP

  Cha Lee – SVP, Slate Property Group

  Ashley E. Doukas – Partner, Adler & Stachenfeld LLP

  Julie Gonzalez –  VP, JPMorgan Chase

  Emma Manson – VP, RXR Development Services

  Wendi Shafran – Principal, FXCollaborative Architects LLP

   

  Light refreshments will be served

  RSVP Deadline: November 17, 2025 - PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE IS LIMITED

   

  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

          

   

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• Monday, November 03, 2025 at 05:30 PM

  Slattery's Midtown Pub in New York, NY

  Member Meetup #1

  Based on feedback from years past, we're changing up the way we do Member Meetups this year -- and adding more opportunities for members to get together in small groups and network informally over breakfast, lunch or drinks! Every few weeks, a new Member Meetup will be posted on the website with a date, time and location. Several assigned WHF Board Members will host the meetup and up to 10 members can RSVP. We have spread out these meetups throughout the year (and throughout the City) with TBD locations in Midtown Manhattan, Upper Manhattan/Bronx, Downtown Manhattan and near Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn. Although we know things come up last minute, we ask that you do your best NOT to be a no-show, as space is limited. 

  Our first Member Meetup this year will be hosted by Board President, Emily Chen and Board Members, Sharmi Sobhan and Danielle Ash. We look forward to being your hosts! 

• Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM

  Zoom

  2025-26 Brown Bag #1

  Please join us for an exciting and timely virtual brownbag session featuring Carlina Rivera, President and CEO of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing and Ana Chireno, Vice President with the MirRam Group.

  This is a time of change for NYC, the state and the country. During our session, you will gain a deeper understanding of government structures, the process of policymaking, and policy implementation. What are the best ways to educate yourself on relevant policies? How do you determine which issues are most important to you? What strategies and tools are needed to influence outcomes? We will highlight best practices that will support you as you navigate issues that impact you personally and professionally.

  This program is a collaboration between NYSAFAH and Women in Housing and Finance. While this virtual brownbag is open to all, please note WHF members can register at no cost. Registration for this event is now closed. 

   

  Date:                 October 28, 2025

  Time:                 12 noon – 1pm

  Place:                 Virtual – zoom link will be provided after registration

  Format:              Presentation and Q&A

  Cost:                  $10 for non-WHF members and no cost for WHF members

  RSVP by:            October 22, 2025

• Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 05:30 PM

  Linen Hall 101 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10003

  Happy Hour 2025

  Women in Housing and Finance (WHF) invites you to a happy hour to kick-off the 2025-2026 year!

  Join us for an evening of networking, conversation, and community building. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the industry, this is a great opportunity to connect with others.

  Feel free to drop by anytime between 5:30-7:30 pm on September 16!

  Light appetizers are on us. Cash Bar.

• Monday, July 28, 2025 at 03:00 PM · $20.00 USD · 36 rsvps

  The Eliza

  2025 Summer Tour

  Please join WHF for our annual summer tour of The Eliza and the new Inwood Public Library!

  The site was developed as part of the Inwood Rezoning plan and includes 174 affordable homes, in addition to a brand new state-of-the-art Inwood Public Library, a Universal Pre-K, and Activities, Culture, and Training Center (ACTS).Please join us to learn more about this dynamic project developed by a joint venture of  Community League of the Heights (CLOTH), The Children’s Village, Ranger Properties, and Alembic Community Development.  You can find more information on the project here.

  Date:                  Monday, July 28, 2025

  Time:                  3:00pm – 4:30pm; Happy hour to follow! (Cash bar)

  Location:            The Eliza, 4790 Broadway, New York, New York (near the A or 1 train)

  Cost:                  Members - $20; Non-Members - $40

  RSVP Deadline:  Monday, July 21, 2025

  Thanks to our sponsor for this event, Mega!   

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• Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 06:00 PM · $70.00 USD

  Hotel Chantelle Rooftop in New York, NY

  Members Only Annual Dinner 2025

  WHF Members are invited to an evening of food, drink, and great company at WHF’s Annual Member Meeting and Dinner! 

  We’ll celebrate another successful year of programming, relationship building and knowledge sharing – and look forward to the exciting plans for the next year.  Members will have the opportunity to vote for the upcoming year’s slate for the Board of Directors, and Officers.  The nominations will be circulated ahead of the dinner.  

  $70 for WHF Members only.  Please RSVP by May 12th.

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• Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM · $10.00 USD

  Zoom

  Brownbag #3 2025

  Join us for an engaging virtual brownbag session featuring Aileen Reynolds, Assistant Commissioner of Housing Opportunity at NYC HPD. Aileen will provide an in-depth overview of the affordable housing marketing and lottery process, highlight upcoming changes, and share practical strategies to help developers, property managers, and leasing teams accelerate and optimize lease-ups.

  With extensive experience managing the lease-up of affordable units across NYC—including for households at various income levels and individuals transitioning from shelter—Aileen offers invaluable insights into policy, public-private partnerships, and equity-driven housing solutions.

  Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance on navigating challenges, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring a smoother, more efficient lease-up process.     

  Date:                    April 25, 2025

  Time:                   12:00 pm - 1:00 pm       

  Place:                  Virtual – ZOOM link will be provided after registration

  Cost:                    $10 – Event is for Members only

  RSVP by:              April 11, 2025

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• Tuesday, April 08, 2025 at 08:30 AM · $50.00 USD

  TD Bank in New York, NY

  2025 Keynote Address

  Please join us for our 2025 ANNUAL KEYNOTE BREAKFAST

  where we are excited to welcome our Keynote Speaker

  LISA GOMEZ, Chief Executive Officer, L+M Development Partners

  Lisa Gomez brings nearly 30 years of experience in real estate development and finance to her role as Chief Executive Officer of L+M Development Partners, where she oversees the company’s day-to-day operations and leads its growth strategy. During her 18-year tenure with L+M, she has worked in various capacities and played a key role in establishing the company as a nationally recognized affordable housing developer. Before joining L+M, Lisa held senior positions at the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), JPMorgan Chase, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and Silverstein Properties, among others.

  Date:                   April 8, 2025

  Time:                   8:30 am   - 10:15 am     

  Place:                  TD Bank

                              One Vanderbilt, New York, NY

                              20^th Floor Conference Center

  Cost:                   WHF Members/Students: $50
                               Non-Members: $85

  RSVP Deadline:   April 3, 2025

  Thanks to our sponsors:

       

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• Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 06:00 PM

  Linen Hall in New York, NY

  Trivia 2025

  WHF Members are invited to join Women in Housing and Finance and The Community Preservation Corporation for Women's History Month Trivia Night.  This event will be a night of friendly competition, new connections, beverages, and bites and your first drink is free!

  Please RSVP here by March 6th.

• Wednesday, February 05, 2025 at 06:00 PM · 55 rsvps

  Nixon Peabody in New York, NY

  2025 Women's Executive Roundtable

  Women in Housing and Finance is pleased to invite you to meet and converse with five impressive women executives representing the following sectors:

  Development:   Carolyn Au, Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Rose Companies

  Finance:   Desiree Francis, Managing Vice President, Community Finance, Capital One

  Government:   Lauren Connors, Senior Vice President for Development, NYC HDC

  Legal:   Meghan Altidor, Partner, Nixon Peabody

  Nonprofit:   Blanca Ramirez, President and Chief Executive Officer, Comunilife

  Attendees will rotate among the executives in small groups, participating in intimate 15-minute conversations, each facilitated by a fellow WHF member. The event will provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from the executives and discuss their experiences in housing development with a focus on their roles as managers. 

  Date: Wednesday February 5, 2025    

  Time: 6PM – 8PM

  Place:  Nixon Peabody, 55 W 46^th Street, New York, NY 10036

  Cost:   Non- Members: $50, Members: $20, buy tickets below

  RSVP Deadline: Friday January 31, 2025

   

  Thank you to our location Sponsor: Nixon Peabody

  Thank you to our event sponsors: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

           

   

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• Friday, January 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM · $10.00 USD

  Zoom

  Virtual Brownbag: What do the election results mean for housing policy?

  Please join WHFNY for our second 2024-2025 Virtual Brownbag!  In this informative webinar, Jessica Facciponti, Vice President of Government Affairs at New York City Housing Development Corporation will discuss challenges and opportunities we expect to see under the new presidential administration, both immediate and long-term.

  Jessica is the Vice President of Government Affairs for the NYCHDC and she also leads NYC HPD's federal affairs work. In this role, she works in close partnership with elected officials, government agencies, and local and national organizations to improve and increase the available affordable housing resources in NYC. Jessica has more than a decade of affordable housing and homeless policy, program and operations management experience and has worked for various federal and local government agencies, non-profits, and direct provider organizations throughout her career.

  Date:  January 10, 2025             

  Time:  12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.                  

  Place:  Virtual - ZOOM link will be provided after registration

  Cost:     $10 – Event is for WHF Members Only

  RSVP:   by January 4, 2025

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• Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 06:00 PM · $20.00 USD · 56 rsvps

  NEF in New York, NY

  Fall Panel 2024

  Please Join WHF for our 2024 Fall Panel, Preservation - Challenges and Opportunities.  Critical events over the last few years have contributed to major impacts on every aspect of affordable housing, but the detrimental impacts to operating properties has been particularly long lasting. Increases in bad debt, physical vacancy, coupled with higher operating expenses mean many properties no longer meet their performance metrics, leaving owners with insufficient cash flow to operate and maintain their properties.
  
  Join us as leaders from government, development, and syndication discuss their observations and recent approaches to facilitate the preservation and stabilization of affordable housing in New York.
  
  MODERATOR AND PANELISTS
  Moderated by Mica Wilson, Manager, Capital One Community Finance
  Lisa Deller, VP, National Equity Fund Asset Management
  Becky Koepnick, SVP & Chief Strategy Officer, HCR Portfolio Preservation
  Kerry LaBotz, Assistant Commissioner, HPD Preservation Finance
  Nicole Lockett, Managing Director, Genesis Companies

  
  Light refreshments will be served

  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

  
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• Friday, November 08, 2024 at 12:00 PM · 36 rsvps

  Zoom

  2024-2025 Brownbag #1

  Please join WHFNY for our first 2024-2025 Virtual Brownbag!  In this dynamic workshop, led by Lee Bonvissuto, founder of PresentVoices, you will learn how to cultivate a powerful leadership presence that inspires confidence and drives results. 

  Discover practical tools to:

  • Articulate your vision with clarity and conviction
  • Project executive presence while maintaining authenticity
  • Speak off-the-cuff with confidence in high-stakes meetings
  • Enhance your virtual presence for impactful remote communication

  Join us to amplify your impact as a leader in the housing and finance sectors.

  Date:  November 8, 2024    

  Time:  12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.           

  Place:  Virtual - ZOOM link will be provided after registration

  Cost:     $10 – Event is for Members Only

  RSVP:   by November 7, 2024 (DEADLINE EXTENDED!)