Daniel Sansary
After serving on HDC MidAtlantic’s Board of Directors and the Resource Development Committee for nearly two years, we are pleased to announce that Daniel Sansary has been appointed Chair of the Board at the January Board Meeting.
Daniel is the Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks County in Reading, Pennsylvania. His depth of knowledge of the affordable housing landscape is an incredible asset to the board and to the organization at large.
“I am most looking forward to continuing to provide support to Dana and the rest of the HDC team in order to move the mission of the organization forward,” said Sansary. “I look forward to working with my fellow board members to make the optimal decisions that will impact HDC team members as well as the residents we serve.”
Tammie Fitzpatrick
HDC is also happy to announce the promotion of Tammie Fitzpatrick to Chief Operating Officer. She previously served at HDC’s Director of Real Estate Operations, and has worked in Real Estate Development for more than 15 years, including nearly seven years working for Lancaster-based nonprofit housing developers to find solutions to the affordable housing crisis and create housing equity for all.
As Chief Operating Officer, Tammie will facilitate the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan and annual workplans, leading the coordination of departmental goal setting and execution, building staff capacity, managing long-term complex projects, and providing leadership to the Property Management, Resident Services, and Human Resources departments. Tammie will be a key member of HDC’s leadership team, serving as a proxy for the President and CEO in her absence.
“I am excited to take on this new role at HDC,” said Tammie. “Our strategy is clear, and I look forward to working our team who is focused on achieving success in the years to come.”
Every voice matters. At HDC, we are committed to raising up resident voices and opening doors so that residents can actively participate in the democratic process, speak out on issues important to them and their communities, and communicate how policies affect their everyday lives. We believe it is important to make the time and space to listen, and to support resident leaders in effectively using their voices. We support resident advocacy opportunities through our Resident Academy of Leadership & Inspiration, Voter Registration Drives, and holding constituent meetings and tours with elected officials.
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Finding a place to live that meets one’s basic needs and budget can feel like a never-ending challenge. The complexity of lower-income families and individuals extend far beyond simply finding a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. At HDC, we are committed to being an ally in speaking to issues, programs, and policies that improve quality of life of our residents. Issues that we know are important to our residents include:
We know we can’t solve the affordable housing challenge alone. We need champions to help change the conversation around what home means and why it matters. We are committed to educating elected officials to understand the needs and challenges of their constituents. We are here to provide solutions that work and offer affordable housing expertise that demonstrates the impact policy decisions have on lower-income families, seniors and those with disabilities. We work closely with and participate in alliances and coalitions to educate and advance shared policy priorities. Our advocacy partners include:
Wendy Smith serves as the Vice President of Property Management, responsible for the overall strategic direction for HDC’s management portfolio and the organization’s largest staff team. Previously, Wendy served as Asset and Operations Manager for a leading real estate firm based in New York City which owned over 11,000 affordable homes. Since 2008, Wendy has held roles in regional level operations for commercial and for-profit housing agencies. Wendy holds a degree in International Studies.
