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| Bret Ashworth, Project Manager Bret is responsible for various finance, entitlement and development activities at Charities Housing. Bret’s past experience includes developing schools in South East Asia with Cambridge University and portfolio management in New York with Oppenheimer. Prior to joining Charities Housing, Bret was a Project Manager at Toll Brothers, and helped develop over 400 homes throughout the Bay Area. Bret has a dual degree in Business Management and Biology from the University of Montana and has most recently completed Stanford University’s graduate program in Project Management. Bret is currently an active member of the Urban Land Institutes Young Leaders Group. |
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Chris Block, Executive Director Chris has been involved in affordable housing for over 20 years in |
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| Vanessa Cooper, Director of Operations Vanessa is responsible for the operations of Charities Housing as well the asset and property management of Charities Housing rental portfolio, and other special projects. Vanessa has worked on economic development and social justice issues for low-income families for the past 10 years. Educated in Europe, Vanessa spent five years working for the |
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| Terri Fukuda, Controller Terri previously worked for a local public accounting firm for 11 years where she was a senior audit manager. She specialized in providing attest services to for-profit real estate owners, tax-exempt organizations and low-income housing related entities, including affordable housing developers, HUD-financed entities, and low-income housing tax credit partnerships. While in public accounting, she audited and consulted on various aspects of affordable housing, including development, tax credit compliance, cost certifications for tax credit partnerships, HUD and HCD, and audits in compliance with HUD and OMB Circular A-133. Terri earned her B.A. in Economics from U.C. Santa Cruz and a Master’s in Accountancy from San Jose State University. She currently serves on the Finance Committee of The Friends of Guadalupe River Park Gardens and The Center for Spiritual Enlightenment. |
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| Carol Mowat, Finance and Compliance Manager Carol is responsible for many daily accounting activities and managing the compliance and reporting schedule for all properties. Carol has worked in non-profit finance positions for the past 5 years. A science graduate educated in Scotland, Carol spent eight years working in the oil industry in the UK. Carol earned her B.S. in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Edinburgh and her M.S. in Analytical Chemistry from Glasgow Caledonian University before moving to the US and transitioning to a career in non-profit finance. Carol is tax credit certified and is currently completing her San José State Nonprofit Management Certificate. |
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| Kathy Robinson, Director of Housing Development Kathy previously worked with the County of Santa Clara Housing Authority’s development team for 12 years. There, she was the development officer for over 750 residential units, including affordable apartments for seniors and families, migrant farm worker housing, and self-help ownership housing units. Her project management responsibilities include all aspects of affordable housing development. Kathy also oversaw functions for other non-profit corporations and the State of California. These consulting contracts resulted in the construction of a 250-bed homeless shelter, migrant farm worker housing, and housing for individuals who are developmentally disabled and medically fragile. Kathy served as the Comprehensive Grant Program Administrator for the Housing Authority and was responsible for the modernization of over 500 units of Public Housing owned by the Authority. She previously held positions as Project Manager and Acting Executive Director for Community Housing Developers, a local non-profit development corporation. |
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| Cheryl Serna, Fund Development Manager Cheryl is responsible for expanding and maintaining Charities Housing's financial position and profile through grants, awards, and funding applications, as well as public relations and advocacy. Cheryl previously worked with the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County as the Development Manager. She spent 17 years working in mortgage banking with new construction and resale homes, in addition to working with low-income first-time homebuyers. Cheryl is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and holds a California Real Estate License. |
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| Flaherty Wright, Associate Project Manager Flaherty works together with the Director of Housing Development and Project Manager on project management responsibilities. Flaherty has worked in the affordable housing industry for five years and previously held a Project Coordinator position at EHC LifeBuilders. She is currently attending the LISC Affordable Housing Training Program and has a Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy from Occidental College. |
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| Dan Wu, Director of Real Estate Dan is responsible for acquisition, entitlement, financing, and construction of all affordable housing projects undertaken by Charities Housing Prior to joining Charities Housing in 1995, Dan practiced as a Licensed Architect and a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in the Bay Area. Dan's educational background includes a Master of Science in Real Estate from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. |
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| Officers:
Sean Morely, Chair Board Members: Neusha Amini
-Representative of low-income community Cesar Anda -Staff member to Assembly member Joe Coto Joan Gallo -Attorney Annie Kang
-Representative of low-income community Co-terminus Members:
Chris Block, Executive Director, Charities Housing Development Corporation Greg Kepferle, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Charities
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