ChangeMakers with Katie Goar

This week's guest is Mark Thiele, the CEO of NAHRO, an organization that empowers housing and community development agencies and officials to make a difference in people's lives. With over 20,000 members, NAHRO is one of the largest and most respected housing organizations in the world, and Mark is at the forefront of this vital work. Mark's extensive experience as an interim CEO of the Houston Ho...

Katie concludes her conversation with ChangeMaker, Tracey Scott, the CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority. In this episode, Tracey focuses on the impact that the Moving to Work program has had on the city of Chicago. As a long-standing MTW PHA and President of the MTW Collaborative, Tracey has unique insights into the program and its benefits. Tracey discusses how MTWs have allowed CHA to implemen...

Katie is honored to welcome ChangeMaker, Tracey Scott, the CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority, to the podcast. Tracey is a passionate and driven leader who has dedicated her life to transforming lives and communities. As CEO of the CHA, she has been responsible for overseeing housing and support services for over 64,000 families. Under her leadership, the CHA has invested over $270 million to re...

Thank you for tuning in to the conclusion of Katie's talk with ChangeMaker Lindsey Reames, the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Housing Commission. Lindsey's passion and dedication to affordable housing serve as an inspiration to us all. She reminds us that every small step we take toward creating a more just and equitable society can have a lasting impact on the lives of those around us. Li...

In this episode, Katie is joined by ChangeMaker Lindsey Reames, the Executive Director of The Grand Rapids Housing Commission. With over 30 years of experience in affordable, subsidized, and public housing administration, Lindsey is a true champion of housing justice and equity. Join us as we dive into Lindsey's inspiring journey, from her early days in housing management to her current role as a...

Katie wraps up her conversation with ChangeMaker, Capri Roth, the Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development at the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC). With a legacy of over five decades, EBALDC has been working towards preserving or developing over 2,000 affordable homes for those in need. Capri's dedication and passion for her work are truly inspiring. She believes in...

Welcome to this week's episode of ChangeMakers, where we highlight individuals who are making a positive impact in their communities. This week, we are thrilled to have Capri Roth, the Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development at the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, as our guest. Capri is a true inspiration and a dedicated advocate for affordable and safe housing. She is lea...

Join Katie for the conclusion of her conversation with ChangeMaker, Kimberly Black King, Chief of Real Estate Development at Volunteers of America, as she shares how her childhood experiences have fueled her passion for affordable housing. Despite facing challenges and obstacles, Kimberly's upbringing taught her the importance of having a safe and stable home. Now, she is using her platform to ens...

Join Katie this week on ChangeMakers as she sits down with Kimberly Black King, Chief of Real Estate Development at Volunteers of America, a leading developer and owner of affordable housing in the United States. Kimberly has spent over 20 years in the affordable housing industry, and her expertise has been instrumental in transforming the landscape of affordable housing across the country. From h...

Welcome back to the conclusion of Katie's conversation with ChangeMaker, Michael Novogradac, the managing partner of Novogradac. In this episode, we continue our discussion on his legendary career in housing that led him to be inducted into the Affordable Housing Hall of Fame in 2016. Mike shares his organization's mission and vision and how they are making a difference in the affordable housing s...

Get ready to be inspired by this week's ChangeMaker, Michael Novogradac. As the managing partner of Novogradac, Michael specializes in affordable housing, community development, historic preservation, and renewable energy. He is a true expert in real estate taxation and accounting and has authored numerous books on the subject. Michael is not just a successful businessman, but also a passionate ad...

In the conclusion of her conversation with Marietta Rodriguez, Katie continues to be inspired by the unwavering commitment of this true ChangeMaker. Marietta, President & CEO of NeighborWorks America, is on a mission to provide affordable housing solutions to communities nationwide. With over two decades of experience, Marietta has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and families to...

Join Katie as she sits down with Marietta Rodriguez, a true catalyst for change. Marietta is the head of NeighborWorks America, a non-profit organization committed to providing affordable housing solutions to communities nationwide. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Marietta has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and families to achieve their dream of homeownership. Throug...

Katie wraps up her conversation with ChangeMaker, Sunny Shaw, the Executive Director of southern Idaho’s Twin Falls & Jerome Housing Authorities. Sunny has spent over 20 years in the affordable housing industry and has served as the National NAHRO President from 2019 to 2021.

This week Sunny Shaw, the Executive Director of southern Idaho’s Twin Falls & Jerome Housing Authorities, joins Katie on ChangeMakers. Sunny has spent over 20 years in the affordable housing industry and has served as the National NAHRO President from 2019 to 2021.

In the conclusion of Katie's talk with ChangeMaker, Heidi Burkhart, the President of Dane Global, Heidi talks about the importance of leaders embracing vulnerability and how much has changed for women in the real estate brokerage industry over the past 15 years.

Katie welcomes ChangeMaker, Heidi Burkhart, the President of Dane Global, a real estate services firm that has facilitated over $4 billion dollars in transactions and closed over 30,000 affordable housing units. Heidi has spent nearly 20 years in the real estate industry and has used her business success and strong passion for helping others as a platform for affordable housing and economic develo...

Katie wraps up her conversation with ChangeMaker, Patricia Wells, the Executive Director of the Oakland Housing Authority, one of the largest housing authorities in California, providing housing opportunities to over 16,000 families. Also, she is currently the President of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO).

Katie kicks off 2023 with ChangeMaker, Patricia Wells, the Executive Director of the Oakland Housing Authority, one of the largest housing authorities in California, providing housing opportunities to over 16,000 families. Patricia has a quarter of a century of experience in public administration and nonprofit executive management and is currently the President of the National Association of Housi...

Katie revisits one of her most popular episodes with ChangeMaker, Tim Shriver, the long-time Chairman of Special Olympics, a best-selling author, a film producer and a founding force of the social and emotional learning movement. Tim shares what inspired him to join the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities/physical disabilities, and what surpri...

Katie concludes her conversation with ChangeMaker, George Guy, the CEO & Executive Director of the Fort Wayne Housing Authority, which provides homes to over 3,500 families and nearly 9,000 family members. George has dedicated the past 25 years to developing solutions to improve the quality of life for families in underserved communities.

Katie is joined by ChangeMaker, George Guy, the CEO & Executive Director of the Fort Wayne Housing Authority, which provides homes to over 3,500 families and nearly 9,000 family members. FWHA owns and manages over 800 units of housing, and administers and manages over 3,000 vouchers.

Katie wraps up her conversation with ChangeMaker, Jason Peasley, the Executive Director of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority. Jason and his team provide affordable housing services for low- and moderate-income families and employees of employers located in the Steamboat Springs and Yampa Valley, Colorado area.

Katie welcomes ChangeMaker Jason Peasley to the pod. Jason is the Executive Director of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority. Jason and his team provide affordable housing services for low- and moderate-income families and employees of employers located in the Steamboat Springs and Yampa Valley, Colorado area.

Katie revisits one of her most popular episodes with ChangeMaker, Manuela Silva, the CEO of the Community Housing Opportunities Corporation. Manuela is a well-known force in the affordable housing industry. Prior to joining CHOC, she was responsible for developing the Fruitvale-BART Transit Village, which transformed the Oakland area into a vibrant, livable community for the surrounding residents.