President

Annie Baumann-Mitchell

development gap financing, homebuyer assistance, and homeowner rehab programs.  Previous roles include Multifamily Lending Coordinator with the City of Raleigh, Supportive Housing Development Specialist, and Policy and Research Analyst with the NC Housing Finance Agency, and Policies and Programs Project Manager with CASA, a nonprofit supportive housing developer and property management company.  Her experience familiarized her with a wide range of affordable housing programs, with a particular focus on multifamily and supportive housing development. Annie holds a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from UNC Chapel Hill and a B.A. in Sociology from DePaul University.

Vice President

Morgan Mansa

Morgan Mansa is the Director of Housing for Wake County. In this role she leads the affordable housing development and preservation efforts for the County, investing in more than 4,000 units of affordable housing in the last five years. Prior positions include Director of Housing and Community Partnerships for Cary, North Carolina, Executive Director of Nashville’s Housing Trust Fund, and Senior Policy Advisor for the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Morgan received a BA in Sociology and Master of Public Policy & Administration from Northwestern University.

Secretary

Tschanna Crenshaw

Tschanna Crenshaw has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, ranging from sales to institutional property management for large corporations and investor REITS. With over 7 years of experience in affordable housing, including her role at Inlivian (formerly known as the Charlotte Housing Authority) as the SVP of real estate management, her dedication to affordable housing development and homelessness initiatives is central to her work. Tschanna is an independent consultant and works with investors looking to develop affordable housing solutions and does training and compliance for corporations and small businesses who specialize in Property and Asset Management.

Treasurer

Shannon Glatz

Shannon Glatz, CPA, is a senior manager in Aprio’s Charlotte office. With more than 10 years of experience in public accounting, she is a member of the firm’s assurance practice and affordable housing industry sector. Throughout her career, she has provided assurance services to a variety of affordable housing organizations throughout the country, including for profit and not-for-profit developers, syndicators, investors, and public housing agencies.  Her specialties include affordable housing projects, including those subject to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and various state regulations.  She also has extensive experience with not-for-profits. These services include financial statement audits, the evaluation of internal controls, and various agreed-upon procedures engagements.

Shannon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Science degree in Accounting from North Carolina State University.

Communications Co-Chair

Robin Reese

Robin Reese is an Acquisitions Manager at CAHEC, where she supports the development and preservation of affordable housing through strategic investment. She is also a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina, dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the home-buying process.

A Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, Robin holds an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University. She has extensive experience in affordable housing development and construction, with previous roles at the City of Raleigh, City of Durham, and other private, public and nonprofit organizations. Her background includes multi-family development underwriting, housing program management, economic development and stakeholder engagement, all grounded in a strong commitment to equitable housing solutions.

Communications Co-Chair

Natalie Swanson

Natalie Swanson is an Acquisitions Manager at CAHEC. She joined the non-profit, Raleigh-based tax credit syndicator in 2020 to provide analytical support for both Low Income Housing (“LIHTC”) and New Markets Tax Credit (“NMTC”) projects. In her role, Natalie supports LIHTC developer partners through the originations and equity closing process and works closely with CAHEC New Markets to apply for and disburse NMTCs to community facilities in CAHEC’s footprint. She received her master’s degree of City and Regional Planning from UNC – Chapel Hill and her B.A. degree in English from Rice University.

Events Co-Chair

Mary Margaret Johnstone

Mary-Margaret Johnstone is a passionate professional dedicated to community service and engagement. Currently serving as the Partnerships Senior Specialist at Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, she has been instrumental in fostering partnerships and driving community initiatives. She regularly attends events to educate the public on affordable housing issues, increase funding and engagements, and develop successful fundraising strategies. She also created a networking program called VENT for community engagement staff at local non-profits.

Her career began in Jacksonville, Florida where she spent over 20 years in various roles, including Finance Manager and Director of Member Services. She managed accounting, payroll, and vendor communications, and played a key role in recruiting and retaining member companies through event planning and state lobbying efforts. Mary-Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from Oglethorpe University and an Associate of Arts from Brevard College. She is committed to making a positive impact in her community and believes in being a “needle for good.”  Mary-Margaret lives in Charlotte with her husband and their three children.

Events Co-Chair

Swetha Kumar

Swetha Kumar is an Account Manager, Underwriter at Boston Financial, a national tax credit syndicator based in Boston, MA. In her current remote role, she focuses on structuring Low Income Housing Tax Credit transactions in the West Cost and Mid-Atlantic and works closely with non-profit and for-profit developer partners. Prior positions include Underwriter at Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, LIHTC Underwriter at Freddie Mac, Portfolio Manager at Capital One and Development Officer at Community Housing Partners. Swetha holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Tech and B.S. in Economics from North Carolina State University.

Events Co-Chair

London Tessener

London Tessener joined Ellinger & Carr, PLLC in April of 2023. At Ellinger & Carr, London represents municipal lenders as well as nonprofit and for-profit developers on their low-income housing tax credit projects. In addition to LIHTC projects, she also handles commercial real estate transactions, homeowner rehabilitation loans from municipalities, and she assists nonprofits with 501(c)(3) applications. London received her B.S. from Meredith College and her law degree from Campbell Law. At Campbell Law she was the Vice President of Women in Law. London joined the Board of Directors of NCWAHN in January 2024.

Events Co-Chair

Blair Usedom

Blair works as an Advocacy Specialist at Habitat for Humanity of Wake County. In this role, she leads the advocacy volunteer program and conducts housing policy research aimed at programs that would increase access to affordable housing. Before joining the team at Habitat, she worked with the National Fair Housing Alliance as a Summer Policy Associate. She also served as a Legislative Assistant to a state senator in Massachusetts.  She earned her master’s in public policy from George Washington and a B.A. in Psychology from Wheaton College (MA).

Events Co-Chair

Blair Wrangham

Blair Wrangham is based in Charlotte, NC and is passionate about bringing the private and public sectors together to meet community needs. In her current role as Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at First Citizens Bank, she manages affordable housing loans from loan closing through construction, conversion, and permanent status.

Blair has extensive experience in credit risk management with previous roles at Self-Help Credit Union and Root Capital. Blair also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in rural Honduras. She received her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from UNC Charlotte and her BA from UNC Chapel Hill.  She is bilingual (English/Spanish), an avid traveler, and loves dogs.

Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

Shannida Letellier-Ramsey

Shannida Letellier-Ramsey is an innovative leader in public health, specializing in Disaster Recovery and Public Health. Throughout her career, she has proven herself to be an innovative Public Program Leader with 10+ years of experience delivering innovative housing recovery solutions and strategic program management. She is adept at regulatory compliance, staff management, and strategic planning. She has an excellent history of launching innovative programs, establishing new teams for operational enhancement, and developing comprehensive training programs for specialists.

She started her program management career while working as the Special Events Coordinator for the Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club. Early in her career, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and then a Licensed Practical Nurse before transitioning to Public Health 2 semesters before finishing her registered nursing program. She now holds a Master’s in Public Health, a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences and a minor in Molecular Biology, certification in Public Health Education (CHES), a licensed insurance producer, and a property management certificate.

She was recently the Housing Programs Manager for the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency where she led the Operations Department and created the first flood insurance assistance team to license state employees to write flood insurance policies through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under FEMA. She now works for the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities in the Revenue Operations Compliance department. She also owns a newly created North Carolina housing company called Residential Transitional Community (RTC) Housing, a property maintenance company called Ram-Z Services, and a natural products company called 2nd Gen Herbal. She holds memberships with the Program Management Institute and Garner Chamber of Commerce. With her exceptional experience and skills, she is a driving force in Affordable Housing and Public Health.

Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

Sabrina Little

Sabrina Little is a dedicated community engagement professional, PR strategist, and project manager with a passion for bringing people together to create meaningful change. With a strong background in affordable housing initiatives, she works closely with municipalities and developers to bridge the gap between policy and community needs, ensuring that housing projects reflect the voices of the people they serve. Through her work at BLWall Consulting, she has led efforts to increase housing accessibility for low- and moderate-income families, facilitated public outreach programs, and cultivated partnerships that drive sustainable development.

Beyond her work in community engagement, Sabrina is the Principal of Sabrina Little PR, where she crafts compelling narratives and public relations strategies for businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities. She believes in the power of storytelling to inspire action and has helped numerous organizations enhance their brand visibility and impact through media relations and strategic campaigns. Her expertise also extends into real estate project management, where she has worked on commercial development projects to ensure compliance and efficiency. Whether she’s leading grassroots initiatives, coordinating large-scale events, or advising on PR strategies, her work is always driven by a commitment to empowering communities and fostering growth.

Outside of her professional career, Sabrina is a loving wife and devoted grandmother to Nolan and Shiloh, who are always her first priority. She cherishes her time traveling and creating special memories with them, embracing every opportunity to be their biggest cheerleader. For Sabrina, nothing brings more joy than watching her grandchildren grow, learn, and thrive, and she balances her professional success with the deep fulfillment of being Grandma first, always.