Making Affordable Homeownership a Reality, the Habitat Way

Make sure you join us tonight at 6:00pm for a great AIASMC presentation:
Making Affordable Homeownership a Reality, the Habitat Way

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Description of the presentation

For an increasing number of people in the Bay Area, the dream of homeownership is out of reach. Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco (Habitat GSF) builds and sustains affordable homeownership opportunities for working families. Through the construction of affordable homes for ownership, home preservation and advocacy, Habitat GSF has helped create a pathway for economic stability and prosperity for more than 480 low- and middle-income families.

Over the past 30+ years, Habitat GSF has built more than 250 homes. With 120 Habitat homes underway and 130 more homes coming forward in the pipeline in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties, Habitat GSF is doubling their impact. Join Habitat GSF CEO Maureen Sedonaen to discuss the state of affordable homeownership housing and homebuilding and how the unique model at Habitat GSF continues to drive generational impact, housing equity and stability for working families in our region.

Learning objectives

1. Learn about the unique business model of Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco as a nonprofit developer
2. Discuss the realities and roadblocks of building affordable housing in California
3. See examples of successful owner-occupied multifamily housing

Presenter Maureen Sedonaen, Chief Executive Officer

Maureen is the Chief Executive Officer of Habitat Greater San Francisco, serving Marin, San Mateo, and San Francisco Counties. Over the last five + years, she has overseen incredible pipeline growth and increased mission impact across the organization as we build, preserve, finance and advocate for affordable homeownership.  Habitat Greater San Francisco was named an Affiliate of Distinction in both 2017 and 2018. An inspiring and strategic leader with a highly successful track record leading in both the non-profit and private sector, Maureen served in executive leadership roles for several years at leading organizations and formerly was the Founder, President and CEO of the Youth Leadership Institute. In that role she worked with hundreds of communities and organizations across the U.S. and internationally on effective and transformative youth leadership, philanthropy, engagement, and policy initiatives.

Maureen holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership from Dominican University and a Certificate in Non- Profit Management from the Harvard Business School.  She has received numerous honors locally and nationally and is a member of the Forbes Non-Profit Council. She has served as a mentor, advisor and strategist to numerous start-ups, philanthropic foundations, municipalities, school districts and business groups across the U.S. and abroad. She is currently a member of the Habitat for Humanity International, U.S. Council serving on the Advocacy and Resource Development Committees.  Believing strongly in servant leadership, Maureen serves on the Board of Trustees of the Marin Community Foundation, and as Board Chair of Habitat California.

Presenter Heidi Hansen, Principal, Heidi Hansen Architect

Heidi Hansen is an architect known for her stunning home designs and collaborative style. Hansen is highly engaged as a volunteer in the Bay Area community and dedicated to affordable housing, environmental issues, children’s rights, and access to education. She is a Board member of Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco and the volunteer leader on Habitat GSF’s “Interiors Pilot” project helping Habitat improve its homes interiors and environmental impact. Hansen participated in Habitat GSF’s Global Village trip to Viet Nam and the Legacy Trip to Nepal.

Image credits: Habitat Greater San Francisco