Dana Hanchin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tammie Fitzpatrick
Chief Operating Officer
Sam Jordan
Chief Financial Officer
Sharlene Woodruff
Property Controller
Kim Krauter
Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development
Board of Directors
Loaida Rodriguez
Chair
Southeastern Development Company of PA (Seedcopa)
Chester, County
Why I do this work: Affordable housing is the foundation that provides stability to an individual and a family as a whole.
Angela Steele
Vice Chair
Foya Development Group
Philadelphia
Why I do this work: I grew up in public housing and it allowed my family to be stable. I want everyone to have the security that comes with having affordable housing.
Karen Shenk
Secretary & Treasurer
Trout CPA
Lancaster County
Why I do this work: I support affordable housing because I believe the whole community benefits when everyone has the ability to live with dignity in safe and secure housing.
Arreon A. Harley-Emerson
Equity Sings
New Castle County
Why I do this work: I care about affordable housing as I once lived in affordable housing and understand how foundational it is to building healthy, sustainable communities.
Michel Gibeault
Lancaster County
Why I do this work: I believe in the HDC mission of providing an opportunity for housing for those not able to afford good, safe market rate housing.
Diane Elliott
Of Counsel, Greater Good LLC
Lehigh County
Why I do this work: I have always focused on fighting for equity for those who are marginalized, helping them find a pathway forward in their lives.
Daniel Sansary
Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks
Berks County
Why I do this work: Individuals and families should have the opportunity to live in a place that is safe and secure.
Brooke Baker
M&T Bank
Lancaster County
Why I do this work: I support HDC because I believe the home is the foundation for individuals and families to prosper.
Rene Sanchez
Resident
Lancaster County
Why I do this work: I am dedicated to ensuring that affordable housing is accessible to all in need. I aspire to be a voice for the youth, guiding and empowering the next generation in a professional and impactful manner.
Tyrone Miller
Lancaster Works
Lancaster County
Why I do this work: I do this work to thank those that did this work for me.
Lisa Riggs
Team PA Foundation
Dauphin County
Why I do this work: I believe that a safe, welcoming, affordable place to call home must be open to everyone, and fully believe and support HDC’s mission.
McKonly & Asbury
Legal Counsel
Resident Advisory Council
Melissa Rhine
Aster Place Apartments
Lancaster County
Ursula Jenkins
Brandywine Center
Chester County
Eileen Donohoe
Denney Reyburn Apartments
Chester County
Sandie Geib
Southgate Apartments
Berks County
Jack Mims
Hamburg School
Berks County
Barbara Jones
Market Square Apartments
Berks County
Wendy Jackson
Providence House
Berks County
Jessica Abouhamama
Beach Run Apartments
Lebanon County
Precious Lennard
Beach Run Apartments
Lebanon County
Eric Goodman
Beach Run Apartments
Lebanon County
Troy Cephas
Hudson Townhomes
Dorchester County
Wanda Warren
Willow Ridge Apartments
Dauphin County
Tina Kondracki
Beach Run Apartments
Lebanon County
Nick Figdore
Wyndamere Apartments
York County
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.
Allentown, PA
Fredericksburg, PA
Lancaster, PA
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.
