NALHFA Affordable Housing Podcast

In this episode of NALHFA’s Leadership Excellence Institute (LEI) Podcast Series, Christopher Mora shares his experience as a member of the inaugural LEI class, including key takeaways from the program, the relationships he built along the way, and how the experience has influenced his approach to leadership. Tune in for a firsthand look at what prospective LEI participants can expect from the program.

NALHFA’s Allison Ward sits down with David Iloanya, Director of Real Estate Development at the Tampa Housing Authority, to discuss the West River Redevelopment project, recipient of a 2026 NALHFA Award of Redevelopment Excellence.David takes listeners behind the scenes of the project, sharing the inspiration that helped bring it to life, the partnerships that supported its success, challenges and lessons learned along the way, and the impact West River is having on the Tampa community. He also looks ahead to the future of the redevelopment and offers insights for housing professionals working to advance similar projects in their own communities.Tune in to hear the story behind West River and the people and partnerships making transformative affordable housing development possible.

This episode features a conversation with Mark Kudlowitz, Senior Director of Federal Policy for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national nonprofit affordable housing and community development organization. Mark discusses the latest federal housing policy updates from DC and how national nonprofit housing intermediaries are working with local housing finance agencies to increase affordable housing options nationally.

In this episode of the NALHFA Affordable Housing Podcast, host Allison Ward, NALHFA’s Membership and Operations Coordinator, is joined by Executive Director Jonathan Paine and Director of Government Affairs Josh Brandwein for a timely conversation reflecting on the year behind us and looking ahead to what’s next.Together, the NALHFA team recaps key highlights and milestones from 2025, shares insights on policy and programmatic developments, and offers a preview of priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping 2026.From organizational growth to federal advocacy and the evolving affordable housing landscape, this episode sets the stage for the year ahead.

Welcome back to the NALHFA Affordable Housing Podcast. This episode features a conversation with Lauren Connors, Senior Vice President for Development at the New York City Housing Development Corporation, to talk about The Eliza project that took home a NALHFA Award of Excellence earlier this year. She shares the story behind the project, its unique tie to American history, and the incredible impact the project has had on its community.

In this episode, we sit down with leadership expert Tina Woodard to explore the value of NALHFA’s newest member service—the Leadership Excellence Institute. Designed exclusively for members, this initiative equips housing finance professionals with the tools, insights, and strategies they need to strengthen their leadership skills and drive meaningful impact within their organizations and communities. Tina shares her perspective on why intentional leadership development is critical in today’s housing landscape, what participants can expect to gain from the program, and how NALHFA is investing in its members’ long-term success through this unique offering.

The newest episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast is now available. This episode features a conversation with Katie Coleman, Communications Director for Nevada Rural Housing, to talk about the Launchpad Homeownership Program that took home a NALHFA award of Single Family Excellence earlier this year. She shares key insights into the creation of the project and a glimpse into what the future holds for this program.

The newest episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast is now available. This episode features a conversation with part of the Nevada Rural Housing team - Kevin Hickey, Homeownership Programs Manager, and Christopher Mora, Digital Communications Manager. They dive into the story behind the award-winning project, Buy in Nye, that won a NALHFA Award of Excellence in 2024. They share key details on the many partnerships that brought this project to life. “Partnerships and innovation are key to making homeownership as affordable as possible in a challenging market" said Kevin Hickey. "The Buy in Nye program would not have been possible without our partners at Stifel, who are visionary in their approach, the support of the Nye County Commissioners, and our dedicated lender partners.”You don't want to miss this episode!

The newest episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast is now available. This episode features a conversation with Terri Lee, President and CEO of Atlanta Housing to discuss James Allen Place, the affordable housing project that won an award of redevelopment excellence earlier this year. She shares the story behind the project and the long-term impact this project has on its community. You don't want to miss this episode.

The newest episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast is now available. This episode features a conversation with Kathryn Driver, Executive Director of the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County, and Nick Fokianos, Director of Communications for the St. Petersberg Housing Authority, to discuss Jordan Park, the affordable housing project that won an Award of Redevelopment Excellence earlier this year. They share the story behind the project and highlights their partnership that help them to achieve the final product. Click on the button below to listen to this episode.