Racial/Social Equity Advisory Group

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The Racial/Social Equity Advisory Group aims to raise awareness and understanding among our members and all affordable housing constituents of the vital role diversity plays in the affordable housing industry in Texas and nationwide. This will be accomplished through enhancing participation, inclusion, and encouraging leadership opportunities for members of diverse backgrounds in all TAAHP activities and initiatives. In addition, we will encourage and support the growth and stability of minority developers, affordable housing practitioners, residents and other community stakeholders.

Racial/Social Equity Working Group

  • Gilbert Gerst

    Gilbert Gerst

    Senior VP, BOK Financial

    Chair

  • David Burkley

    David Burkley

    Associate Director , Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation

    Co-Chair

  • Terri Anderson

    Terri Anderson

    President, Anderson Development & Construction, LLC

    Member

  • Avis Chaisson

    Avis Chaisson

    President, AFC Real Estate Development Services

    Member

  • Ja'net Huling

    Director of Expansion, Texas Inter-Faith Housing Corp.

    Member

  • Lori Little

    Lori Little

    Chief Operating Officer, Volunteers of America Texas

    Member

  • Deloren Maier

    Director of Compliance, Portfolio Resident Services

    Member

  • Amanda Rocha

    MSW

    Director, Policy & Partnerships, Harris County Housing and Community Development

    Member

  • Rachel Thomas Phillips

    Rachel Thomas Phillips

    SVP- RAH, Regions Affordable Housing

    Member

  • Peter Urrutia

    Peter Urrutia

    Executive Director, Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation

    Member