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Crafted new initiatives to incorporate best practices into MassHousing’s existing lending and programs across departments and a range of subjects including: sustainability, resident services, local planning capacity, and enterprise lending. Oversaw the Agency’s collaborative efforts with other public agencies and developers relative to underwriting cost savings for energy and water conservation investments; enhancing utility rebate incentives for multifamily housing; creating a sustainable model for supportive services in elderly housing; preserving a significant state-supported affordable housing portfolio.

Senior policy advisor for the Commonwealth’s housing and community development programs. Key initiatives included housing preservation legislation and policy; comprehensive fair housing policy; and overhaul of regulatory infrastructure of the Commonwealth’s affordable housing zoning law. Responsible for oversight of all legal matters relating to agency operations including drafting and analysis of legislation as well as guidance to municipalities, other state agencies and advocates/ members of the public.