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Beyond the Resume Podcast with Andrea Ponsor (Affordable Housing Month Throwback)
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Jackson Lucas and the Beyond the Resume podcast celebrate Affordable Housing Month! This May, we’re bringing you some of our favorite interviews of affordable housing leaders shaping the real estate world.
In this insightful episode we say hello again to Andrea Ponsor, President & CEO of Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) while taking a deep dive into the evolving world of affordable housing. Representing a collaborative of 13 national nonprofit developers managing over 150,000 units across 49 states, Andrea discusses how SAHF is shaping policy, promoting sustainability, and centering resident wellbeing in housing operations.
Andrea shares compelling stories about the intersection of housing with health, education, digital access, and climate resilience—all underpinned by real-time data and strategic partnerships. Plus, you'll hear about her personal journey into housing, what skills are essential for leaders in the field, and why affordable housing careers are both meaningful and expansive. If you've ever wondered how federal policy, private capital, and nonprofit leadership converge to make housing work for everyone, this episode is your blueprint.
This is more than a conversation — it's a masterclass on how housing can be a platform for opportunity, equity, and long-term community success.
Chapters
(02:18) What SAHF Is and How It Works
(03:53) Challenges in Affordable Housing Policy
(05:52) Innovative Public-Private Partnerships
(07:32) Why Resident Services Matter
(09:05) Examples of On-Site Services for Residents
(10:27) Founding of SAHF and Andrea’s Path to Leadership
(12:02) Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing
(13:55) Skills Needed to Lead in Housing Policy
(17:04) CORE Certification: Measuring Impact of Resident Services
(19:04) The Role of Federal Administrations in Housing Policy
(20:27) Andrea’s Personal Connection to Housing Stability
(23:18) Career Growth in the Affordable Housing Sector
(25:00) Getting Started in the Industry and Resources Available
(28:06) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Housing Development
(29:59) Digital Inclusion & Broadband Access in Low-Income Housing
(33:29) The Hot Seat
(35:49) Advice for the Next Generation of Housing Leaders
(37:19) Final Thoughts and Close
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Links
YouTube: https://youtu.be/iF5HYHEkQbQ
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35ZJGLT
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3I3nkG9
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