New England (ME MA NH RI VT) WAHN
Join UsMission
The mission of NE Women’s Affordable Housing Network (NE WAHN) chapters is to empower and develop women working in the affordable housing sector through partnership, networking, allyship, advocacy, mentorship, and community engagement. We foster a supportive environment where individuals can bring their authentic selves, enabling the exchange of the brightest ideas. Driven by our collective goals, NE WAHN works towards the establishment of a regional organization that brings together women from all sectors of the affordable housing industry. By uniting our expertise, passion, and resources, we aim to transform the affordable housing landscape, ensuring equitable access to secure and sustainable housing for all.
Vision
To create a community that provides networking and professional development opportunities and promotes the advancement and leadership of women working in the affordable housing industry.
New England Leadership
President
Susanna Medoff
Vice President
Kara Rodenhizer
Secretary
Meghal Shah
Treasurer
Beatrice Lee
Vice President of Finance
Anna Belanger
Vice President of Communications
Camille Sweet
Vice President, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Patricia Jackson
Senior Advisor
Eleanor White
Our Committees
Below are the initial committees that we will be staffing. Please click Join Us to be added to an email list for us to reach out to once we start having calls for these committees. Additionally, make sure to revisit this page for future chances to join the Communication, Community Engagement, Finance, and other committees.
The EVENTS COMMITTEE is engaged in planning events that not only support our mission but fosters collaboration. Always open to new ideas, some of our past events include happy hours, Housing Conference meetings, and TED talk-style presentations. Our regional representatives assist in coordinating regionally specific events for our members.
Chair Lead-Camille Sweet
The FINANCE COMMITTEE is a dedicated team of financial experts ensures that every dollar is maximized to its fullest potential, enabling NE WAHN to make a significant difference in the industry. From budgeting and financial planning to overseeing fiscal policies and reporting, our Finance Committee plays a crucial role in maintaining financial stability and transparency.
Chair Lead-Beatrice Lee
The DEI&B COMMITTEE is dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within NE WAHN. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
Chair Lead-Patricia Jackson
The MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE’S purpose is to recruit new members who have an active role in the affordable housing industry, develop networking, volunteerism, and community engagement opportunities for members, and promote the value of membership through professional and personal development activities. The Membership Committee takes great pleasure in helping to empower women working in all aspects of affordable housing in New England States.
Chair Lead-Kara Rodenhizer
The SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE is responsible for coordinating the receipt of sponsors and their donations. Committee members communicate with potential and existing sponsors to answer any questions and keep track of responsibilities to those sponsors. Committee members work with the Communications Committee to get information from sponsors in order to highlight them in newsletters and on social media. Committee members are also responsible for keeping track of the amount of funds coming in from sponsors and track the events and social media posts for each Sponsor.
Chair Lead-Anna Belanger
New England WAHN SPONSORS
To view sponsorship opportunities or to sponsor New England WAHN please click the button below.
Friends of New England WAHN
Thank you to our sponsors who donated $500+ to the New England WAHN Chapter.
