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Michael Pappas,
Executive Director, SFIC
Michael G. Pappas was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He graduated from Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA) in 1983, after which he successively worked as a lobbyist, regional field director for a presidential campaign and investment banker for the oldest municipal bond firm in New Jersey. In 1987, he left the world of politics and finance and enrolled at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (Brookline, MA) attaining an M.Div., with honors, in the class of 1992.
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Landis Graden,
CEO & Founder, DCG Strategies
Landis Graden is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of DCG Strategies. Landis is a serial entrepreneur having founded over 10 companies. Most recently, he is the Co-founder of a technology start-up company as well as a Co-founder and Board Member of United Tech Cities (www.unitedtechcities.com), a non-profit organization focused on preparing underrepresented youth and young adults for fulfilling careers in STEAM fields.
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Lauren Jennings
Vice President, DCG Strategies
Born and raised in Oakland, California, Lauren Jennings is passionate about supporting and creating the advancement and empowerment of women. A graduate of Cornell University, Lauren serves as the President of DCG Strategies and is responsible for the strategic implementation of daily business operations.
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Paul McElwee
AIA, LEED AP, Principal
With over 25 years of experience, Paul’s career has focused on the design of residential communities, with specialized experience in affordable multifamily and senior housing projects, encompassing assisted living, special needs, and permanent supportive housing. A licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional, Paul received a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University and is a member of the East Bay Housing Organization’s Faith & Justice Committee.
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Lisa Motoyama
Financial Consultant:
Community Economics, Inc. (CEI)
Lisa joined Community Economics in 2018, bringing together her experience and expertise from work across the public, nonprofit and for profit affordable housing development sectors, and through the lifecycle of development from feasibility to refinance and recapitalization.
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Caroline McCormack
Vice President of Lending and Policy
San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund
Caroline (she/her) joined the Housing Accelerator Fund as the Vice President of Lending and Policy in July 2023 and brings nearly a decade of experience in housing policy and development. She most recently was Director of Preservation in the Northern California office of Enterprise Community Partners where she led its preservation policy, advocacy, and technical assistance strategy in the 9-county Bay Area.
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Ramie Dare
Regional Director of Real Estate in the Bay Area for Mercy Housing California
Mercy Housing California
Ramie is the Regional Director of Real Estate in the Bay Area for Mercy Housing California. Ramie and her staff are working on 30 affordable housing developments to create new affordable housing for seniors, families and people with special needs, as well as community amenities.
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Dianne Jackson
Lawyer
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP
Dianne Jackson McLean has over 30 years of community economic development, real estate, tax-exempt financing, relocation, land use, and housing experience. Her practice includes the representation of former redevelopment agencies, public housing authorities...
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Rich Hillis
Planning Director,
San Francisco Planning Department
Rich Hillis is the Planning Director for the City and County of San Francisco. Mr. Hillis is responsible for overseeing long range city planning, development review, and environmental review for most physical development in San Francisco. He served on the San Francisco Planning Commission for eight years before becoming Director of the Planning Department.
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Esmeralda Jardines
Senior Planner, San Francisco Planning Department
Esmeralda Jardines is a Senior Planner at the San Francisco Planning Department with more than 13 years in City Planning and Architecture. She recently completed a Master of Real Estate Development + Design program. Esmeralda has worked with and engaged numerous stakeholders from development teams to neighborhood groups...
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Mara Blitzer
Director of Special Projects, San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development
Mara Blitzer is the Director of Special Projects at the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), a position she began in the summer...
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DCG Strategies
DCG Strategies, Inc. is a full-service real estate advisory and brokerage firm focused on supporting houses of worship in California. Established in 2005, DCG has partnered with leaders of faith communities to help transform real estate into resources for the communities they serve.
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San Francisco Interfaith Council
The mission of the San Francisco Interfaith Council is: “Celebrating our diverse faiths and spiritual traditions, bringing people together to build understanding and serving our community.” The San Francisco Interfaith Council (SFIC) counts as its constituents the 800 congregations in the City and County of San Francisco, their respective judicatories, sectarian educational and healthcare institutions, and the faith-based social service agencies that provide the social safety net for our most vulnerable residents.
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