Experience

Mortgage Bankers Association

• United States
• Banking
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Vice President of Affordable Housing Initiatives

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Manages MBA’s Affordable Housing Initiative, a strategic effort focused on building policy and business partnerships in support of affordable housing – both homeownership and rental. Works with an extensive network of stakeholders, including industry leaders, community groups, civil rights and consumer advocates, and policymakers. Leads MBA’s Consumer Affairs Advisory Council. Serves on boards for the National Housing Conference, National Urban League, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, the Homeownership Coalition of America, Quicken Loans Consumer Advisory Council, and Freddie Mac’s Affordable Housing Advisory Council.

• Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Industry Relations

  • Sep 1996 - Jun 2019

  Prior experience as a senior executive leading teams focused on public policy, legislative and regulatory advocacy, and industry relations. Managed relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including financial institutions, trade associations, consumer advocate, community groups, and civil rights organizations. Expertise on housing policy and advocacy strategies, including managing coalitions and complex issue campaigns. Frequent speaker at industry events and spokesperson with the media. Previously worked at the National Association of Realtors, Freddie Mac, and Skyline Financial Services Corp.Bachelor's degree in political science from Marquette University and a Master's degree in political science from American University.



National Association of Realtors

• Director of Mortgage Finance

  • Sep 1991 - Sep 1996



Freddie Mac

• Government Affairs Assistant

  • Aug 1990 - Aug 1991



Skyline Financial Services Corporation

• Account Executive

  • Sep 1986 - Aug 1990