Building More Resilient Communities Through Leadership, Policy, and Partnerships

Join CREFC and Ballard Spahr for an evening combining intimate leadership insights with expert policy analysis to navigate uncertainty while continuing to build thriving, resilient communities.

Leading Affordable Housing Through Uncertainty: A Candid Conversation

A candid conversation with Senthil Sankaran, Managing Principal, Amazon Housing Fund moderated by Kyle DeThomas, Counsel, Ballard Spahr, on leadership in affordable housing during uncertain economic and political times. We’ll examine how cities and investors are adapting to today’s market, how the Housing Equity Fund is evaluating opportunities, and what lessons learned from recent investments can teach us about scaling impact through public‑private partnerships and innovative financing.

Navigating the New Policy Landscape

An interactive discussion moderated by Maria Tripplaar, Counsel, Ballard Spahr, focused on federal housing policy shifts, the impact of the new bank capital proposals on bank mortgage lending, and strategies for navigating the current administration. 

Panelists:

• Holly Bray, Senior Managing Director, Multifamily Capital Markets, Newmark
• Michael Bruggman, Executive Director Head of FHA Asset Management, Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital
• Sairah Burki, Managing Director, Head of Regulatory Affairs, CRE Finance Council
• David McCarthy, Managing Director, Chief Lobbyist, Head of Legislative Affairs, CRE Finance Council

Contact events@ballardspahr.com for questions and more information.