Beyond the Resume

In this episode of *Beyond the Resume*, we sit down with Allen Feliz, Vice President of Affordable and Public Housing Solutions at MRI Software, for a conversation about affordable housing, public housing, real estate technology, leadership, and mission-driven career growth. Allen explains how MRI Software supports organizations that build, finance, manage, and operate housing communities. From pr...

In this episode of *Beyond the Resume*, we sit down with Judy Herbstman, President of Settlement Housing Fund, for a conversation about affordable housing, mission-driven leadership, nonprofit development, and building a career rooted in public service. Judy shares how Settlement Housing Fund continues its work as a nonprofit affordable housing developer serving residents across the Bronx, Manhatt...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Ken Clark, COO of Columbia Residential, for a thoughtful conversation about affordable housing, leadership, career pivots, mixed-income development, AI, mentorship, and the deeper purpose behind mission-driven work. Ken shares the winding path that led him from Morehouse College to law firm operations, accounting, the...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Jennifer Litwak, President and CEO of PEP Housing, a nonprofit affordable housing development company headquartered in Sonoma County. Jennifer shares how her path from law, child advocacy, and policy work led her into affordable housing, and why she sees housing not just as real estate, but as a matter of social...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, we sit down with Jennifer Clausen, Partner at LEM, for a wide-ranging conversation about commercial real estate, capital raising, investor relations, value-add multifamily investing, leadership, succession planning, workforce housing, and the relationships that drive long-term success in real estate private equity. Jennifer shares how her career moved from com...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, we sit down with Pamela West, Head of U.S. Affordable Housing & Portfolio Manager at Nuveen, for a conversation about affordable housing investment, institutional capital, impact investing, leadership, and career growth in real estate. Pamela discusses her role leading Nuveen’s U.S. affordable housing platform, including acquisitions, asset management, por...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker speak with AJ Jackson, President of Leo Impact Capital, about investing in the missing middle through naturally occurring affordable housing, mixed-income communities, and resident-centered operating strategies. AJ explains how Leo Impact Capital focuses on everyday working renters: teachers, first responders, service technici...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, we sit down with Daniel Rosen of Klein Hornig, an affordable housing and community development attorney whose work centers on helping clients structure, finance, preserve, and close complex affordable housing transactions. Dan shares how he found his way into affordable housing law during law school, after discovering a career path that brought together social...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Paul Weissman, Senior Managing Director and Head of Affordable Housing Production at Lument, for a wide-ranging conversation on affordable housing finance, career development, and the human side of real estate. Paul explains Lument’s work as a multifamily commercial real estate lender with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Thalia Lankin, Chief Operating Officer at the NHP Foundation, to unpack a career rooted in purpose, impact, and strategic leadership in affordable housing. Thalia shares her journey from Western Massachusetts to the University of Pennsylvania, and how an early exposure to inequality shaped her commitment to housi...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, host Chris Papa sits down with Jeremy Hoffman, COO of Zen, an affordable housing development consulting firm, to unpack a non-linear career journey that spans architecture, global travel, public policy, and large-scale housing development. Jeremy shares how a chance encounter abroad led him into real estate development, and how his experience at the New York C...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume , host Chris Papa is joined by an expert panel moderated by Kristin Niver (Robinson+Cole) , featuring leaders from across the rural housing ecosystem: Brian Depew — Center for Rural Affairs Tom Collishaw — Self-Help Enterprises Sarah Kackar — NeighborWorks America Nadia Villagran — Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Together, they unpack the realities...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume , host Lisa Flicker sits down with Shike Goedar, President and Chief Investment Officer of Arden Logistics Parks, to unpack a dynamic career journey through real estate, private equity, and entrepreneurship. From starting in debt capital markets during the early days of the financial crisis to transitioning into the buy side and ultimately building a $1.5B indu...

How do you go from Catholic friar to leading a rapidly growing affordable housing organization? In this episode of Beyond the Resume, host Chris Papa sits down with Matthew Janeczko, CEO of Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation, to unpack one of the most unconventional journeys into affordable housing leadership. Matthew shares how he accidentally entered the industry with no prior ex...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, we sit down with Laura Fanucchi, Director of Programs at HIP Housing, to explore a remarkable 30+ year career in affordable housing and social services in San Mateo County, California. Laura shares how a background in psychology and early work with vulnerable families led her to a lifelong mission: helping individuals and families find stable, affordable housi...

How does affordable housing actually get built—and who makes the financing work? In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Richard Roberts, Principal and Chief Business Development Officer at Redstone Equity Partners, for a deep dive into the world of affordable housing finance, real estate development, and public-private partnerships. Roberts shares the...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Sarah Garland, Interim Head of Affordable Housing at CBRE, to discuss the evolving world of affordable housing finance, career growth in commercial real estate, and the human impact behind the deals. Sarah shares how CBRE’s Affordable Housing Group operates nationally across debt financing, investment sales, and...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Evan Holladay, founder of Holladay Ventures, to explore how affordable housing development can be both mission-driven and scalable. Evan shares how he transitioned from economics student to affordable housing developer after volunteering with Family Scholar House and witnessing firsthand the impact of housing paired wi...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, host Chris Papa sits down with Alex Viorst, Executive Director at PGIM Real Estate, to break down the world of affordable housing finance — with a deep focus on preservation, Section 8 assets, and agency lending. Alex shares how PGIM Real Estate operates within Prudential’s debt and equity platform, how Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA financing work in afford...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, we sit down with Blanca Ramirez, President and CEO of Comunilife, a New York City–based organization developing supportive and affordable housing alongside essential community-based services. Blanca shares how Comunilife serves thousands of residents through housing, health-focused programming, and prevention initiatives, including Life is Precious, a suicide...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, host Chris Papa sits down with Joy Horak-Brown, President and CEO of New Hope Housing in Houston, Texas. Joy shares the remarkable origin story of the organization, founded in 1993 through the social outreach efforts of Christ Church Cathedral. What began as a modest initiative with just 40 studio apartments and $75,000 in the bank has grown into a pioneering...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Seth Bynum, Senior Advisor for Housing Policy and Development in the New York City Deputy Mayor’s Office, for a deep dive into how housing policy actually gets made—and implemented—on the ground. Seth explains his role as a liaison between the Mayor’s Office, HPD, HDC, and NYCHA, and why his job ultimately comes...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Audrey Symes, Head of Research at Human Capital Analytics, to explore how data, research, and macroeconomic trends are reshaping hiring and talent strategy across real estate, investment banking, and asset management. Audrey shares her unconventional career journey—from economics at Stanford to real estate resear...

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Andrea Osgood, Chief of Real Estate Development and Executive Vice President at Eden Housing, one of California’s most influential affordable housing developers. With more than 57 years of impact, Eden Housing has developed over 160 projects and 13,000 affordable homes serving families, seniors, and special needs...

Faith-based organizations have played a central role in affordable housing and community development for generations — and today, that role is expanding at scale. In this episode, we bring you a powerful panel discussion on Faith-Based Development Initiatives in Affordable Housing, featuring leaders from nonprofit development, finance, faith institutions, and community partnerships. Hosted by Chri...