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From Cville to the Bay: My Journey into the Niche of Affordable Housing Finance It’s funny how a single connection can change your entire trajectory. For me, that connection started in a dining hall at the University of Virginia. During my time in the Global Development Studies (GDS) program, I became close with a woman who worked in the Newcomb dining hall. She eventually introduced me to the Southwood community and Habitat for Humanity, where I started volunteering with chi

Like many GDS students, I came to UVA planning for a career in international development. And while my roles have changed, the throughline driving me hasn’t — I’ve always been inspired by mobilizing people to take on the toughest challenges affecting their communities. After GDS and my MPP at Batten, I spent time in Sri Lanka through a Fulbright grant; worked in local and national politics; served as Deputy Chief of Staff at Global Refuge, a US resettlement agency; and led st