Experience

SDS Capital Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 is an IA 50 awarded impact fund manager. Founded by De La Franchi in 2001, SDS manages over $3.1B in a variety of platforms that promote social equity and economic development including the $200M Supportive Housing Fund. The Supportive Housing Fund is financing the development and construction of over 3,000 units of housing for housing insecure families throughout California. + Manage day-to-day operations of $200M equity fund for a private equity firm that finances high-quality, cost-effective housing for Californians suffering from homelessness; lead effort to stabilize fund as long-term private equity source for affordable housing development, preparing and landing large deals and projects. + Supervise two senior direct reports, providing coaching, mentoring, delegation, and goal-setting; coordinate over 50 stakeholders per investment project, reporting to all investors and consultants regarding fund performance. + Lead 12 concurrent active investments from inception to final project sale; direct the investment, development, construction, and asset management processes of an expected pipeline of 40 projects totaling 3,000 units. + Develop partnerships to support organizational mission, coordinating investors, service providers, and officials while directing Investment Committee process on all transactions; raised $50M in new impact funds from environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investors to create supportive housing for homeless. Show less



National Community Renaissance

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Vice President

  • Apr 2019 - Nov 2021

  𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 also known as National CORE, is a U.S. non-profit community builder specializing in affordable, multifamily, mixed-income, senior, workforce and special needs housing. National CORE operates in three states: California, Florida, and Texas. The company is one of the largest national nonprofit developers of affordable housing in the United States, with more than 10,000 units and $1.3B in assets. National CORE has a staff of approximately 400 employees, and serves more than 27,000 family and senior residents. + Led LA Region business unit of a nonprofit community builder specializing in affordable, multifamily, mixed-income, senior, workforce and special needs housing in California, Florida, and Texas, leading/supervising 8 departments and drove large deals, prepared pitches, executed contracts, and guided projects through final delivery. + Directed organizational development, including staffing, coaching, resourcing, budgeting, reporting, and quarterly/annual strategic process; launched and co-chaired DEI committee, spearheading comprehensive program to serve 435 employees, overhauling policies, and earning buy-in from board to hire DEI director. + Collaborated with Executive Team to promote business development and organizational growth for long-term sustainability; created development pipeline over 1,200 units, including partnerships with national developers. + Created and operated real estate acquisition and rehabilitation program for prospective investment of $500M; led the acquisition and development projects for over 1,000 affordable housing units in Los Angeles. + Sourced and closed a $120M naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) program of 635 units that provided affordable housing for at-risk families, pitching and presenting program brief; gained access to additional $1B in future prospective investments in similar projects from major investment bank. Show less



LA Family Housing

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• President and CEO

  • Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

  𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 (𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐏) was founded in 1989 by a group of civic leaders to develop and preserve affordable housing for seniors and families throughout Los Angeles County. LAHP owns and operates 1,200 units of affordable housing and collaborates with community stakeholders to address the region's homeless crisis. + Spearheaded organizational turnaround as transitional CEO, leading team of ten and implementing comprehensive restructuring and asset management and development plan. + Restructured properties and investments to get back into the black; developed three new investment opportunities and catalyzed/positioned a failing asset to be resold, stabilizing organization and getting out of the red. Show less



Affordable Living for the Aging ("ALA")

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and CEO

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2017

  𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐀𝐋𝐀): In 1978, ALA founder Janet Witkin was caring for her grandfather who was becoming frailer and more isolated with age. She was struck with the inadequacy of his options: he could remain alone at home with little support or move to an institution where he’d forfeit his independence. Her predicament inspired Janet to create a Shared Housing program to match seniors needing support with low-income housing seekers, the first of its kind in Los Angeles. Since its inception, ALA has matched a total of 2,400 seniors through its Shared Housing program which has been a successful alternative to traditional affordable housing, especially for seniors, those facing housing instability, and single low-income renters. + Directed nonprofit that provides affordable housing, social services and case management for underserved populations, managing $150M in real estate assets and 12 facilities; doubled annual budget, raising $20M through private fundraising + Completed $30M and $10M real estate development projects, increasing real estate assets by 400% + Reported to community-based Board of Directors and collaborated with community partners + Spearheaded local and national campaigns to promote shared housing for seniors + Responsible for the financing, development, construction and operation of two unique projects: (1) Bonnie Brae Village - the first supportive service housing project for homeless seniors in California, and (2) The Janet L. Wiktin Center - the first universally designed seniors project in the United States. Show less



Various Companies

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Additional Social Impact Leadership Experience

  • Jan 1989 - Jan 2009

  + Board Member, CafeKind, Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Present + Board Member, Therapeutic Learning Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Present + Board Member, Kuruvungna Springs Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Present + Adjunct Professor, University of Southern California, Price School of Public Policy, 2010-2017 + Board Member, Los Angeles Business Council, Los Angeles, CA, 2001-2018 + President & CEO, American Sunrise Communities, Los Angeles, CA, 2006-2009 + President & CEO, Los Angeles Family Housing, Los Angeles, CA, 2000-2006 + Founding Director, HIV & AIDS Legal Service Alliances, Los Angeles, CA, 1998-1999 + Program Director, Weingart Center Association, Skid Row, Los Angeles, CA, 1996-1997 + Consultant, USAID-sponsored Democracy Program, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1994-1995 + Attorney (Employment & Labor Law), Gilbert & Sackman, Los Angeles, CA, 1992-1995 + Attorney (Business Litigation), Musick, Peeler & Garrett, Los Angeles, CA, 1991-1992 + Attorney (Business Litigation), Morris, Polich & Purdy, Los Angeles, CA, 1989-1991 Show less